Steering Angle Sensor: Installation

CAUTION:

When removing, installing or replacing the VDCCM&H/U, VDCCM&H/U bracket, steering wheel or steering angle sensor (steering roll connector), perform "VDC sensor midpoint setting mode" of the VDC. < Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >
Before performing service on the airbag module, always refer to "CAUTION" of "General Description" in "AIRBAG SYSTEM" section. < Ref. to CAUTION , General Description. >

Install the steering angle sensor.
1. Apply grease to the protrusion (a) of the new steering angle sensor.
  CAUTION: Do not rotate the steering angle sensor protrusion.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Grease To Protrusion Applying Area On Steering Angle Sensor
  Courtesy of SUBARU OF AMERICA, INC.
2. Align the center of steering roll connector. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Roll Connector. >
3. Align the position of the protrusion and install the steering angle sensor to the steering roll connector.
Install the cover assembly - column.
Install the steering wheel.
Tightening torque:

Steering wheel: 39 N.m (4.0 kgf-m, 28.8 ft-lb)

Clearance:

Between cover assembly - column and steering wheel: 4 - 6 mm (0.16 - 0.24 in)
Install the driver's airbag module. < Ref. to INSTALLATION , Driver's Airbag Module. >
Connect the battery ground terminal. < Ref. to BATTERY , NOTE, Note. >
NOTE: For models other than STI model, connect the ground terminal to battery sensor.
Perform the neutral position setting of the steering angle sensor. < Ref. to VDC SENSOR MIDPOINT SETTING MODE , ADJUSTMENT, VDC Control Module and Hydraulic Control Unit (VDCCM&H/U). >