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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2009CORVETTE V8-6.2LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONSTEERINGSTEERING COLUMNSERVICE AND REPAIRSTEERING WHEEL POSITION SENSOR REPLACEMENT
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2L
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
2009 Chevrolet Corvette V8-6.2LSECTION Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
Steering Wheel Position Sensor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to SIR Warning (SIR Warning).
1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the steering column from the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
3. Remove the steering shaft seal (5).
4. Remove the sensor retainer (4).
Note: If reusing the sensor, it may have to be centered before removal. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering).
5. Remove the sensor assembly (3).
6. Remove the lower spring retainer (2).
7. Remove the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
Installation Procedure
1. Install the adapter and bearing assembly (1) to the steering shaft assembly.
2. Install the lower spring retainer (2) to the adapter and bearing assembly (1).
Note: Refer to sensor centering before installing your sensor. Refer to Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering (Steering Wheel Position Sensor Centering).
Rotate the steering shaft assembly to the 12 o'clock position.
3. Install the sensor assembly (3) onto the steering shaft assembly.
Install the sensor retainer (4) and seal (5) onto the steering shaft assembly.
4. Install the steering column into the vehicle. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.