Steering Angle Sensor Module (SASM): Installation

For Edge, MKX and vehicles equipped with Active Park Assist 

1. 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. Carefully rotate the sensor clockwise until it stops.
   4. Rotate the sensor counterclockwise two and one-half turns.
   5. Using the scan tool, read the SASM  position PID (SWA POS). The PID should read approximately 0 degrees. If not, repeat the procedure.
   6. Disconnect the SASM  electrical connector.

   For all other vehicles 

2. 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. Carefully rotate the sensor clockwise until it stops.
   3. Rotate the sensor counterclockwise two and one-half turns.

   For all vehicles 

NOTE: Slight rotation of the SASM  ring is allowed to align the 2 arrows.
Fig 1: Locating Sensor Ring Lined Up With SASM Housing
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Make sure the sensor ring arrow is lined up with the SASM  housing arrow as shown in illustration and position the sensor into the multifunction switch housing.
4. Connect the SASM  electrical connector.
5. Install the 2 SASM  bolts.
   • Tighten to 1 Nm (9 lb-in).
6. Install the clockspring. For additional information, refer to CLOCKSPRING .
   • If the SASM  was aligned using the scan tool, DTCs will be present in the Restraints Control Module (RCM). Using the scan tool, clear the DTCs in the RCM  .

For Edge, MKX and vehicles equipped with Active Park Assist 

7. Calibrate the ABS module.
   • Carry out the IVD Initialization sequence. Follow the scan tool directions.