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Steering Angle Sensor: Testing and Inspection

Steering Wheel Position Sensor Calibration
1. Place the vehicle on a flat level surface with the transmission in PARK.
2. Place the steering wheel in the straight ahead position and remove hands from the wheel.
3. Connect the scan tool to the vehicle.
4. Turn the ignition key to the RUN position.
5. Using the scan tool, select the steering position sensor calibration and follow the scan tool instructions.
6. Clear any power steering control module DTCs.

7. NOTE: After turning the ignition key to the OFF position, wait at least 25 seconds before carrying out any procedures that require the battery to be disconnected or module memory loss may occur.

Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.
8. Road test the vehicle. If the steering wheel is not in the straight ahead position while driving on a flat road surface, check and adjust the alignment as necessary.