Service Information

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Steering Angle Sensor Centreing

The external column mounted steering angle sensor does not require centring often. Centring of the steering wheel angle sensor might be required after certain service procedures are performed. Some of these procedures are as follows:

•	Electronic brake control module replacement

•	Steering column replacement

•	Steering gear replacement

•	Steering wheel angle sensor replacement

•	Steering linkage inner tie rod replacement

•	Steering linkage outer tie rod replacement

•	Collision or other physical damage

The external column mounted steering angle sensor centring procedure can be completed with a scan tool using the following steps:

Using the steering wheel, align the front wheels forward.
Apply the hand brake, or set the transmission in the P position.
Install the scan tool to the data link connector.
Vehicle in Service Mode, engine OFF.
Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Reset in the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
Follow the scan tool directions to complete the Reset procedure.
Select Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Learn in the Steering Wheel Angle Sensor Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
Follow the scan tool directions to complete the Learn procedure.
Clear any DTCs that may be set.
Select Power Steering Softstops Reset in the Electric Power Steering Control Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
Follow the scan tool directions to complete the Reset procedure.
Select Power Steering Softstops Learn in the Electric Power Steering Control Module Configuration/Reset Functions list.
Follow the scan tool directions to complete the Learn procedure.
Clear any DTCs that may be set.