Steering Sensor Ring Removal/Installation

CAUTION: The steering column must be in the locked position, or the lower end of the column wired in such a way that the steering column does not rotate, resulting in damage to the air bag sliding contact.

NOTE: Discard the upper intermediate shaft to steering column shaft bolt upon removal. Do not reuse; install a new bolt.

Remove the upper intermediate steering shaft to column shaft bolt.
1. Remove and discard the steering column shaft pinch bolt.
2. Slide the intermediate shaft yoke from the steering column.
Fig 1: Removing Upper Intermediate Steering Shaft To Column Shaft Bolt
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Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
1. Disconnect the electrical connector.
2. Remove the screws.
3. Remove the shock absorber electronic steering sensor.
Fig 2: Removing Shock Absorber Electronic Steering Sensor
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Remove the sensor ring.
1. Remove the steering column lower bearing spring.
2. Remove the sensor ring.
Fig 3: Removing Sensor Ring
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Install in reverse order of removal.