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Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM): Installation

If the arrow on the SASM ring and the arrow on the sensor housing are misaligned and/or the straight ahead position of the sensor is not known, follow these steps to align the sensor prior to installing the sensor:
1. Orient the front wheels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Connect the SASM electrical connector.
3. Connect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
4. Carefully rotate the sensor clockwise until it stops.
5. Rotate the sensor counter-clockwise 2-1/2 turns.
6. Using the scan tool, read the SASM position PID (SWA POS). The PID should read approximately 0 degrees. If not, repeat the procedure.
7. Disconnect the battery negative cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING & CABLES article.
8. Disconnect the SASM electrical connector.

NOTE: Slight rotation of the SASM ring is allowed to align the 2 arrows.

Make sure the sensor ring arrow is lined up with the SASM housing arrow as shown and position the sensor into the multi-function switch housing.

Fig 1: Making Sure Sensor Ring Arrow Is Lined Up With Absolute Steering Angle Sensor Housing Arrow

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Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Connect the SASM electrical connector.
Remove the 2 SASM bolts.
- Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM article.
- If the SASM was aligned using the scan tool, DTCs will be present in the restrains control module (RCM). Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs in the RCM.