Sierra 2500 4WD V8-8.1L VIN G (2006)
6. Pin diameter must be in the range of 1-2 mm.
Important: When reusing the sensor (1) you must install a pin into the sensor before it is removed from the steering shaft. By not installing a pin
into the sensor it will cause the sensor to lose its centering position and must be discarded.
Do not remove the bearing adapter (3).
If reusing the sensor (1), remove the position sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter (3) until the sensor is almost off the
steering shaft (2). Install a pin into the sensor before removing from the steering shaft (2). Do not remove the pin until the sensor is re-installed.
7. If replacing the sensor (1), remove the sensor by pulling the sensor straight out from the bearing adapter (3) and off the steering shaft.
Installation Procedure
1. If reusing the sensor, with the pin still installed, align the sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the bearing adapter (3).
Important: Do not apply force to the sensor (1) or the bearing adapter (3) in a sideways direction.
2. Install the sensor onto the steering shaft (2) and into the bearing adapter (3).
Important: If installing a new sensor the sensor will come precentered. Do not remove the pin until installation is complete.
3. The sensor must be set to approximately 3 mm gap between the sensor and the bearing adapter.
4. Install the sensor connector.
5. Remove the pin from the sensor.
6. Install the sensor retainer onto the steering shaft.