Envoy 2WD V6-4.3L VIN W (1998)
Steering Wheel: Customer Interest
Steering - Reduced Effort While Driving
File In Section: 3 - Steering/Suspension
Bulletin No.: 86-32-06
Date: September, 1998
Subject:
Reduced Steering Effort
(Diagnose/Replace Steering Wheel Speed Sensor and Bearing Assembly)
Models:
1997-98 Chevrolet and GMC C/K, M/L, G Van Models
with EVO (Electronic Variable Orifice)
Condition
Some owners may comment about reduced steering effort while driving. This reduced steering effort may change back to the original effort intermittently
during driving or remain until the next key off-on cycle. These slight changes in steering effort do not affect the control of the vehicle, but may alert the
driver that the system is not operating as intended.
Cause
The condition may be caused by high electrical resistance in the steering wheel speed sensor. The high electrical resistance is a result of inadequate
contact pressure of the electrical contactor in the sensor.
Correction
Follow Steps 1, 2, and 3 of the Strategy Based Diagnostics for the condition. Refer to Section 2B5 of the Service Manual, Diagnostic System Check.
Verify that there are no stored DTC's. The conditions stated above typically will not set a DTC, If no DTC is found, do the following diagnosis:
1.
Disconnect the 3 wire connector from the steering wheel speed sensor.
2.
With the key in the OFF position, use a digital multimeter (DMM) to test for resistance between CKT 1057 (ORN/BLK) and CKT 1059 (LT
BLU).
3.
Rotate the steering wheel slowly from lock to lock.
4.
Record the highest reading. If the reading is above 12K ohms, replace the steering wheel speed sensor and bearing assembly. If the reading is
below 12K ohms, the steering wheel speed sensor is operating as designed.
Parts Information
P/N
Description
Qty
26076106
Sensor Kit, Strg Whl Spd
1
(w/Brg) (C/K, MIL)
26076113
Sensor Kit, Strg Whl Spd
1
(w/Brg) (G Van)
Parts are currently available from GMSPO.
Warranty Information
For vehicles repaired under warranty, use:
Labor
Operation
Description
Labor Time
Sensor, Steering
Use Published
E7690
Wheel Rotation
Labor Operation
(EVO) - Replace
Time
