OEM 2005 Cadillac CTS Steering Angle Sensor

2005 Cadillac CTS Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to center the Steering Angle Sensor before removal and installation on 2005 Cadillac CTS?

  A: Sensor identification begins by choosing from the illustrations and removal follows immediately. The sensor connector's FRONT component faces in a rightward direction. You need not center the existing sensor before taking it off during reuse. Separate the connector to free the sensor from its adapter and bearing assembly. An alignment mark should first be placed on the flush rotor flange cuff before sensor removal to minimize assembly misalignment later. Before installation position the sensor to match the steering shaft alignment then connect it to the bearing assembly and adapter. A foam ring combined with a pin hole for centering can be found on the sensor FRONT along with a flush rotor flange cuff. Sensor reuse requires alignment of rotor flange cuff marks before mount-up which should stay aligned until the sensor reaches full installation depth. The pin on new sensors should stay in place unless the sensor reaches its full seating position. A double D flanged flat surface and alignment tab will be positioned on the sensor's BACK side. Each sensor installation must follow the same sequence including specific annotation of sensor features such as pin holes and alignment marks to maintain uniform alignment throughout.