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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCADILLAC2006SRX 4.6 A, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERINGSTEERING WHEEL AND STEERING COLUMNREPAIR INSTRUCTIONSSTEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR CENTERINGREMOVAL PROCEDURE
2006 Cadillac SRX 4.6 A, AWD

Removal Procedure

2006 Cadillac SRX 4.6 A, AWDSECTION Removal Procedure
    IMPORTANT: Identify the type of steering wheel position sensor from the illustrations shown BEFORE removing the sensor from the steering column. Once you have identified the steering wheel position sensor, follow the instructions listed in the removal procedure.
  1. Verify the type of steering wheel position sensor.
    2. Fig 1: FRONT Of The Sensor Connector Will Be On The Right
    GM1203774Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  2. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor (1) connector will be on the right.
    3. IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing sensor, you do not have to align the sensor before removal. Centering is not required when it is time to reinstall.
  3. Remove the connector from the sensor.
  4. Remove the sensor (1) from the adapter and bearing assembly.
  5. To install the sensor, proceed to step 1 in the installation section.
    6. Fig 2: Steering Wheel Position Sensor Foam Ring, Pin Hole And Rotor Flange Cuff
    GM1203779Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  6. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • A foam ring (2)
    • A pin hole (1) for centering the pin. Note the location of the pin hole.
    • A flush rotor flange cuff (4)
    7. IMPORTANT: If reusing the existing sensor, you must make an alignment mark on the rotor flange cuff (3) before removing the sensor. Failure to do so will cause misalignment when installing the sensor. A new sensor will be required if misaligned.
  7. Make an alignment mark on the flush rotor flange cuff (3).
  8. Remove the connector from the sensor.
  9. Remove the sensor from the adapter and bearing assembly.
  10. To install the sensor, proceed to step 5 in the installation procedure.
    11. Fig 3: Steering Wheel Position Sensor Alignment Mark
    GM1203791Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  11. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • A raised rotor flange cuff (3)
    • An alignment mark (2) on the rotor flange cuff (3) for installation
    • A pin hole (1) for the centering pin. Note the location of the pin hole.
  12. Remove the connector from the sensor.
  13. Remove the sensor from the adapter and bearing assembly.
  14. To install the sensor, proceed to step 9 in the installation procedure.
    15. Fig 4: Steering Wheel Position Sensor Alignment Mark
    GM1203796Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  15. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • A raised rotor flange cuff (3)
    • An alignment mark (2) on the rotor flange cuff (3) for installation
    • A pin hole (1) for the centering pin. Note location of the pin hole.
    • A sensor clip in FRONT of the sensor
  16. Remove the connector from the sensor.
  17. Remove the sensor clip from the sensor.
  18. Remove the sensor from the adapter and bearing assembly.
  19. To install the sensor, proceed to step 13 in the installation procedure.
    20. Fig 5: Steering Wheel Position Sensor Rotor Flange Cuff, Centering Pin Hole And Alignment Mark
    GM1203797Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  20. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • A flush rotor flange cuff (3)
    • A pin hole (1) for the centering pin. Note the location of the pin hole.
    • An alignment mark (2) on the flush rotor flange cuff (3) for installation
  21. Remove the connector from the sensor.
  22. Remove the sensor from the adapter and bearing assembly.
  23. To install the sensor, proceed to step 17 in the installation procedure.
    24. Fig 6: Steering Wheel Position Sensor Rotor Flange Cuff, Centering Pin Hole, Alignment Mark And Foam Ring
    GM1203800Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
  24. From the technicians point of view, the FRONT of the sensor will have:
    • A flush rotor flange cuff (4)
    • A pin hole (2) for the centering pin-Note the location of the pin hole.
    • An alignment mark (3) on the flush rotor flange cuff (4) for installation
    • A foam ring (1)
  25. Remove the connector from the sensor.
  26. Remove the sensor from the adapter and bearing assembly.
  27. To install the sensor, proceed to step 21 in the installation procedure.
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