OEM 2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Steering Angle Sensor

2006 GMC Sierra 3500 Steering Angle Sensor Parts and Q&A

• Q: What tools are required to service and repair the Steering Angle Sensor on 2006 GMC Sierra 3500?

  A: The repair of the steering wheel position sensor requires these essential tools: Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640). Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640). The first step involves both the sir system disablement and locking the Steering Column from the access hole with a Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640). Disconnecting the Steering Column or intermediate shaft without first locking the column in position and achieving straight-front wheel alignment will result in sir coil assembly damage and improper alignment. When installing a new sensor always check it includes the pin. Extract the vehicle's Steering Column after making sure the new sensor contains this pin. If not, reorder the sensor. The sensor connector requires a suitable tool to lower it down so the connection can be accessed while removing the sensor retainer from the Steering Shaft. Before reusing a sensor install a pin into it to keep it properly centered; otherwise discard it. Otherwise, discard the sensor. Leaving the bearing adapter in position remains crucial. To replace sensors maintain a direct pull which extracts them from the bearing adapter toward the Steering Shaft. Keep the sensor straight when fitting it onto the Steering Shaft before inserting it inside the bearing adapter. Never apply torque to the sensor during installation. The sensor needs to be adjusted to create a 3 mm distance between itself and the bearing adapter. Place the sensor connector onto the rotational sensor before pulling its pin off while mounting the two-part sensor retainer on the Steering Shaft. Reinstall the Steering Column to the vehicle after you remove the Steering Column anti-rotation pin (J 42640) then activate the sir system.