996 Carrera Group 4 Running Gear / PAGE 246
45 60 19 Removing and installing steering angle sensor · Note Removal
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911 Carrera 4 (996) j~nti-Lock Brake System (ABS)
45 60 19 Removing and installing steering angle sensor
Note Removal
A steering angle sensor (C) is attached 1. Removedriver's seat.
to the steering column/steering shaft in
the 911 Carrera (996) with PSM 2. Disconnectbattery ground cable.
(Porsche Stability Management).
3. Turn front wheels to straight-aheadposition.
The cover (0) remains fitted during removal and Affix the front wheels and the steering wheel
installation of the steering angle sensor (C). in this position.
4. Undo hexagon-headbolt on universaljoint A.
Detach universaljoint A from the upper
steering shaft and push into the lower steering
shaft (direction arrow).
Disengagecable guide B in the direction of
travel.
c B
A = Universaljoint of steering shaft 301_99
C = Steering angle sensor
D = Cover
Important note on steering wheel position
for removal and installation D
Turn front wheels to straight-aheadposition.
A = Universaljoint of steering shaft 302_99Lock the steering wheel and the front wheels
B = Cable guide
in this position and ensure that this position is C = Steering angle sensor
maintainedfor reinstallation. D = Cover
The universaljoint A can now be detached from
the upper steering shaft and and refitted in
the same position during installation.
If this is not done, the airbag contact unit
(spiral spring) can be damaged.
Also, the steering wheel can be crooked with
the front wheels in straight-aheadposition after
installation of the steering angle sensor!
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Printed in Germany -28, 1999 C4_451 09
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