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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2006 🢒 Rainier 🢒 Brakes 🢒 Antilock Brake System 🢒 Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1687688 Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .

    2. Notice: The wheels of the vehicle must be straight ahead and the steering column in the LOCK position before disconnecting the steering column or intermediate shaft from the steering gear. Failure to do so will cause the SIR coil assembly to become uncentered, which may cause damage to the coil assembly.

  2. Position the front wheels straight ahead and lock the steering column to prevent rotation of the steering wheel.
  3. Remove the intermediate shaft from the steering column. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  4. Remove the steering wheel position sensor retainer screws (1).
  5. Remove the steering wheel position sensor retainer (2) from the base of the steering column.
  6. Disconnect the electrical connector from the steering wheel position sensor.
  7. Remove the steering wheel position sensor (3) from the steering column.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1687688 Size: SH
  1. Position the steering wheel sensor (3) to the steering column.
  2. Position the steering wheel sensor retainer plate (2) to the steering column.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the steering wheel position sensor retainer screws (1).

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  4. Remove the steering wheel position sensor anti rotation pin from the sensor.
  5. Connect the electrical connector to the steering wheel position sensor.
  6. Install the intermediate shaft to the steering column. Refer to Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft Replacement .
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .