GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2002 🢒 Escalade 🢒 Steering 🢒 Variable Effort Steering 🢒 Steering Wheel Position Sensor or Steering Shaft Lower Bearing Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.

    2. Set the steering wheel in the LOCKED position.

  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.

    3. Object Number: 748880 Size: SH
  3. Remove the nut and the bolt (1) from the upper intermediate shaft connection and slide the intermediate steering shaft down.

    4. Object Number: 245335 Size: SH
  4. Remove the position sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.

    5. Important: Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing in a sideways direction.

  5. Remove the position sensor and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
  6. Remove the position sensor from the clips in the bearing assembly.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 245335 Size: SH
  1. Install the position sensor into the bearing assembly.

    2. Important: Do not apply force to the sensor and the bearing in a sideways direction.

  2. Install the bearing into the steering column jacket.
    3. 2.1. Align the notches on the bearing and the column jacket.
    2.2. Seat the bearing fulling into the jacket.
  3. Connect the position sensor connector.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.


    Object Number: 748880 Size: SH
  4. Slide the shaft up to install the bolt and the nut (1) to the upper intermediate shaft to steering column connection.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the upper intermediate shaft connection to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.