Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration

2006 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo Extended, 5.3 T, 4L60E/M30SECTION Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration
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  1. Install the scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine ON
  3. With the scan tool select Special Functions
  4. Select Steering Position/Torque Sensor Calibration and press the Enter key
  5. Center the steering wheel
  6. Turn OFF the ignition and remove the key from the ignition cylinder
  7. Wait 20 seconds and turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF
  8. Turn the steering wheel 180 degrees to the left and hold
  9. Turn the steering wheel 180 degrees past center to the right and hold
  10. NOTE: After centering the steering wheel, remove hands and other objects from the steering wheel and ensure the suspension is relaxed and no bias, or uneven force is being applied to the steering system
  11. Center the steering wheel
  12. Wait until the scan tool screen displays 'Calibration Complete'. If the scan tool displays 'Procedure Failed', repeat the calibration procedure
  13. Press the exit key. Verify there is no uneven steering feel by turning the steering wheel from left to right. If the steering feel seems uneven as the steering wheel is turned in either direction, repeat the calibration procedure
  14. Use the scan tool in order to clear any PSCM DTCs
  15. NOTE: After turning OFF the ignition, allow 25 seconds of wait time before performing any procedures that require the vehicles battery to be disconnected, or module memory loss may occur
  16. Turn OFF the ignition
  17. The Steering Position Sensor Calibration procedure also needs to performed within the EBCM after completing this procedure. Refer to Steering Angle Sensor Centering
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