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For 1990-2009 cars only

Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement without JL7

Removal Procedure

    Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 420221  Size: SH
  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  3. Remove the following from the steering shaft:
  4. 3.1. The boot seal (5)
    3.2. The steering shaft seal (4)
    3.3. The sensor retainer (3)
    3.4. The sensor locator (2)
  5. Remove the steering wheel position sensor (1). Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.

  6. Object Number: 1562298  Size: SH
  7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly from the steering jacket assembly.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1562298  Size: SH
  1. Install the adapter and bearing assembly to the steering jacket assembly.

  2. Object Number: 420221  Size: SH
  3. Install the following onto the steering shaft:
  4. 2.1. The steering wheel position sensor (1) Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering.
    2.2. The sensor locator (2)
    2.3. The sensor retainer (3)
    2.4. The steering shaft seal (4)
    2.5. The boot seal (5)
  5. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  6. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.