I looked for a video for awhile before I attempted to replace the torque sensor and PS motor on an 06 Malibu my son just bought. This was exactly what I was looking for. We had the steering column and motor out in less then 15 minutes. You just saved us a ton of time and frustration. We'll finish up this weekend when we both have time. Thanks for taking the time to make such an excellent and very detailed video. This is the best video out there! I look forward to your other videos.
Good video, one suggestion would be to actually show replacement of the torque sensor, not just the motor sensor assembly. There are a couple steps for making sure the sensor is lined up properly. Also, after replacing the torque sensor it needs to be recalibrated using a scan tool with special functions for the system to work properly. I replaced a lot of these at the dealer I used to work at.
I noticed that it calls to be recalibrated. Could you tell me if I have to have fix assist scanner to recalibrate or can I just use a harbour freight scan tool to do this? The dealer told us before that they couldn't get a scan tool to work on our car for some reason. Thanks so much if you have the time to respond.
@@christopherw4527 Sorry for the late reply, the notification showed up in a different email folder. I can't tell you if fix assist works or not as I have not used that brand or any scanners from Harbor freight. I've used GM factory scanners, Snap-on and Matco scanners. I would assume any decent full fledged scan tool with special functions menu will be capable of it. A generic Code Reader or scanner that only does powertrain/airbag/abs probably won't because you have to communicate with the Electric power steering module(computer) to be able to access this special function. There are two calibrations to do. One is torque sensor calibration, the other is steering angle sensor calibration. there may be one other one i'm forgetting. Hope this still helps after 5 months
@@brandonlangenfeld9814 Thanks for the reply. I actually have the car still, but it is literally buried under snow which has now turned to ice. I'll be able to check it in another month or so. I'm considering buying high nickel scan tool this spring. I think you are right on the two different calibrations if I remember correctly.
Instructions are very very good. The only thing I would add is that there is a master key where the splines mate up, Thank you very much. Awesome video!!!
Brandon Morrison, You did excellent job explaining everything that goes on in this video ! I also have a 2009 Chevy Malibu with the exact same problem . . So, even though I can't fix it myself due to a disability , BUT I learned a lot as to what my mechanic will be going through . Thank you Brandon Morrison ! Have a great week ahead .
Driving my 2009 Malibu with no power steering is wrecking my shoulder...I'm glad I found this video to show me just how easy this is to fix once i find the replacement part!
THIS is how to make a repair video!! Excellent job going through very clearly explaining the steps. Too many point to the thing needing repair, then "do this to it", then "Reinstall it and it's done!!". A friend just called to tell me he's lost PS on his '07, so it looks like I'll be performing this repair soon. Thank you for taking the time to make a most helpful video showing the details and saving me a bunch of poking experimentally at things swearing like a sailor while figuring out where that last well hidden #%{£@$ screw resides, and also for clearly showing the locking tab on those damned connectors that usually need to be disconnected by feel. This deserves multiple thumbs-ups - I very much appreciate the effort you put into this!
I'm watching this step by step, going out to the car and back. Kinda found out the centre myself just to come back and find you mention it anyway, good job
GREAT VIDEO!!!! thanks a million. Made it a lot easier by just mounting the power steering unit first, this was just held in by the long bolt, then slide in the steering column in, just had to make sure the gears were lined up right, as there is one spline that is wider than the rest.
Your a great teacher I really enjoyed watching this video and I really learned a lot. Thank your you very much for sharing. Very informing and you didn't skip nothing. I've heard about the new electric p/s but I didn't know anything about them now I know a lot more thanks
This was a great video. I had to stop at taking off the taking off the steering column. Starting to get a Lil to far for me to do I'm not that handy but for sure great job.
Thank you so much I have a 09 Malibu. Just finished changing the power steering motor with the sensor . It took about 4 hours, I followed your video step by step. First I tried to just change the motor and that didn’t work. So next I changed the sensor. Everything went well. I didn’t buy my part brand new. I got my parts out of a 2003 Acura from the junkyard.
Hey bro my question is how did you come up with the source of the issue? So my Chevy Malibu whenever I turn it on it shakes and my dashboard tells mentions power steering? Do you think I need to change the motor and the sensor into a brand new one?
After installing a used lower column/motor assembly, I got everything back to together, it works great. The steering wheel before was very straight now when I drive straight the steering wheel seams to be pointed left bit a small amount. My question: Can the top column be pulled out and rotated (right) a tooth on the spline or is the spline keyed where you can only install one way?
@@weecha7063 I only needed to remove the 2 front bolts. I believe they were 13m.. socket with an extension. I did pull and replace the whole column and motor assembly.
hey man i replaced the torque sensor it made the power steering light (words) and service ESC light go away but now my steering wheel is turning all the way left on its own when i turn on the car IT does not move when the cars off with key still turned in power mode would you have any idea
Great explanation. Hope you can help I replaced the part where the torque sensor goes with another and my wheel turned all the way to the right. I disassembled it and re aligned everything, including the turns on steering wheel and now it turns all the way to the left and hasn't changed. I followed your steps but dont know whats going on.
I had the same problem. I figured out what happened was when I put the replacement torque sensor in there's a pin that holds it in place from spinning. I had to remove the PIN before I put the torque sensor in so it turned which makes it out of alignment. You have to leave that pin in and instead turn the shaft so that the torque sensor gets put on properly. Does that make sense?
For all of those worried about the clock spring, there was no airbag fault codes, no SIR lights, no codes at all to be completely honest. The car is also, still on the road and driving, with over 220K miles on it. Next time I see the car, I'll be sure to grab a video of the instrument cluster and a test drive, so all the TH-cam mechanics on here can feel safe.
my steering wheel would turn all the way to the left or right after installing a oem gm part 3 times and wouldnt let me reprogram. what i did was get the whole power steering assembly from the junkyard for 78 bucks. worked great.
How can I diagnose if my car needs the motor replaced ? I mean clearly something is wrong with my power steering but how can I see what I need to replace
Thanks and may God bless you and I wish you everything good for the rest of your life. I had this problem 2days ago and the mechanic wants $300 plus parts $670. I watched ur video 4times, bought some spanners and sockets, went to the junk yard, uninstalled the unit from a crashed Malibu and paid $70. I was able to install it in my car on first trial. Wow! You fucking saved my life. Fuck GM!!!! Their company can rot in hell. My power steering went offline on the high way on a 70mph zone. I was so lucky I did not panic if not I would have crashed. Thanks BRO!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Godwin Thompson I just got quoted $840 for just the torque sensor. GM or dealership won’t cover. I’ve already had the ESC sensor paid for and replaced once a few months before GM put out the “special repairs” notice/recall/warranty replacement, and they would not reimburse me for that. Second time the entire system went out and was actually covered. 6 months ago paid $600 again for just the ESC sensor and now want $840 for torque sensor. If I can change a headlight on this car, bet I can replace this sensor. Thank you for the video!
I got quoted $470 for the motor and $200 for torque sensor. I got the entire assembly for $125 at the yard. I am confident I can do this repair with your tutorial video and using forums for research. You truly are a life saver!
this is a good video, but don't put yourselves through more work than you have to. slide the drivers seat back as far as it will and you will be able to reach the bottom of the dash board. There is two 7mm screws to take out and you can pull the bottom out. if you don't have fancy tool a 1/4 wrench will get the star screws out. it a tight squeeze but it's better than tearing the whole dash board apart. trust me I've done more than i can count now.
Hey random question my guy. When these go bad is it possible for it to steer hard one way and normal the other? Or am i'm more probable to have a front end issue?
So I just put the assembly in and hooked it all up and just tested it. There is no shake in the steering wheel any more and the power steering works great. There is still a power steering/ esc message tho if i drive it a bit will it cycle the monitors and turn the light off?
That's good news. Not sure about the message though. We did not have a message on ours. It might reset. You might unhook the battery for 5-10 minutes and it might clear itself
Awsome video, just ordered the parts today (both torque and eps). They are used so i have no idea the position of the car its coming off of. The eps and the torque sensor are being shipped together as a single unit so more then likely they are coming off the same vehicle. I should get them in a few days and I'll let you know the result. Such as if i had to have a tech calibrate it or anything like that. My car: 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 ecotech Thanks for video!
Hi. If I have a bad electric power steering motor n I put on a new intermediate shaft can it go bad because of the bad power steering motor. 2008 chevy malibu lt.
how did you align the steering back in? Like to slide in and line the holes up for the bolts under holding the wheel? My wheel goes in so far but doesn't align the holes for the bolts
Very good video. Thanks. My son and I have lots of work to do this weekend on a 2006 Malibu he just bought. have ordered the power steering motor, among other parts I know that I need, but cannot seem to find the torque sensor assembly for the 2006. Not available for this year? Thanks again!
I have a 2012 and I believe my steering is also going out. So I tried to go the cheap route and I only bought the motor part and now my ESC and steering is going off. Can you make it just buying one part or should I just break down and go to auto zone and get a new one?
If you already did the motor, I would go with the torque sensor. Same steps to get to it and has a snap ring holding it. Does your steering wheel jerk and twitch around?
@@brandonmorrison1409 yes and the the ESC come on again this morning. I knew I was taking a a list when I bought the part you but I was trying to go to cheap route so it look like I'm going to have to just buy a brand new one. my car has over 221,000 miles I travel due to my job so if you think it's best to just replace it with a brand new one do you know of any places to get it because here in Texas or at the AutoZone it's about $500 for a brand new
@@orlandowilliams5309 It definitely sounds like the torque sensor. You might try Rockauto.com or the dealership. Those sensors are expensive either way I think. The car I did it on was over 200k on miles as well. Good luck to you.
The diagnosis that I got was for the Power Steering Control Module. Is that another name for the entirety of this, motor and sensor? Or a completely different part??
I have 2011 chevy malibu got from carmax, months went by and the electric power steering had a whine when i did a uturn so they sent me to a local chevrolet dealer. $1000+ to fix didnt have to pay carmax payed good business. Anyway after i received my vehicle i notice by the key ignition the trim was not flushed correctly , the dimmer knob on the left was not functioning and sometimes my clister will flicker not to mention the brightness at night didnt have this problem before i dropped it off. I called got told to call "carmax to have them fix it". So guess they wanted more money for there mistake. This video helps me fix a dealers mistake thank you
We did not have to program it. We just made sure that the steering wheel was centered between the rotations. We turned it lock to lock and counted full turns. Then went back to center.
@@BreannaFranks-Softball-SSCFRHP Did yours have a mind of its own and turn the wheels to full lock? I just put a new sensor on my sister's car and it did that.. I'm hoping that a calibration will fix that problem!
I'm about to attempt this if it'll stop raining. I have all the plastics off, will disconnect the battery, then get ready to pull the wheel out. I'll be replacing both motor and torque sensor since what I got on Ebay includes both. The bolts connecting the torque sensor to the motor are external torx head size E8.
Possibly. I've never done one, but I'm sure if it is electronic style and hot hydraulic, then it will be a lot like this. You will have to inspect your vehicle and check it out
I'm not 100% sure but, from what research I have done, the sensors and motors are interchangeable. So the bolt locations for all the panels might be different, but once you get to it, the rest should be the same.
Vinnie Rowz Probably the same on Pontiac G6 My Electronic Power steering went on my my Pontiac G6 Its all these clips & panels that have to be removed for one Piece of shit part that goes without warning
It's the same I have an 06 G6 with this bs EPS and mines scary af wish it would just stop working till I can get the time and parts from a junkyard to replace lol
great vid. so was the motor bad or was it the torque sensor? my 2012 malibu keeps saying power steering service ESC. turn car off and back on the power steering comes back for a short while then goes out again. any idea if its my torque sensor or motor assist? thanks
@@brandonmorrison1409 Worked in my vehicle without programming but ESC light came on after replacement but steering still works fine. Might have happened because I tried to start vehicle without plugging in steering control module. Mostly writing this for anyone in future doing job. Thanks for reply.
Question: I had my power steering done on my malibu. Went to the dealer 2wice to get power steerin reset. My PS light still pops on along with traction control light..I have No idea Y....plz help 🙁
If it was recent that the dealer serviced it, you might take it back to them and have them inspect it again. Sounds like they didn't fix it properly the first time.
Thank you thank you thank you!! This is my second time changing it due to your very detailed video!!! This time I’m having a problem with my steering wheel it is not stopping at all it just keeps turning!! So what does that mean so I can reassemble everything??
That's a really good video. I've got a 09 saturn aura where the steering wheel will twitch occasionally, no codes are coming up. Should i just change the motor or the whole assembly?
@@brandonmorrison1409 No sir.. Hasn't locked up, no messages on the dash and it's smooth except for the twitch. I started googling things because i know nothing about the electric power steering and saw all these issues for the GM cars.
Great vid man, gonna help me out a lot. I got the whole assembly also. Two questions what were the symptoms before the repair. And how do I center the new assembly I got mine off eBay and don't know if it's centered or not
Steering wheel would not center and would lock up when attempting to turn. There was also a message on the DIC. We turned the assembly all the way to one lock, then counted the full turns to the other lock. Divide that number by 2 and turn back that many. Should be close to center.
@@hellonwax 😂😂 That explains it! You proly got alot more to give than I do 😂😂 Thanks..headed to find man power! Lol Update: I was actually able to get it out when I went to try one more time. I had sprayed it earlier with PB Blaster n used my breaker bar n it cracked! Thanks again
Great video. Great explaining! Exactly how long did it take to complete this from from start to finish. Not counting the hassle of making the video? Or should I say how long should this take the average mechanic?
I had this done to my malibu yesterday..had to replace torque sensor but now steering wheel spins to left by itself..lol..not good..do it need to be calibrated on a computer? Just curious..goin to dealership tomorrow
@@brandonmorrison1409 oh boy hope not..lol..the guy who done it said his computer wasnt good enough to calibrate it so suggested i try dealership so i call them explained the problem and booked a appointment for tomorrow c what they think..lost power steering month ago..its comes back for couple min sometimes but when it do wheel jerks back and forth by itself..had it hooked up to computer said power steering torch sensor..c what happens tomorrow..sucks..tks for video bro
So if I need to have a mechanic repair this for me, what is the approximate amount of time it would take to fix it. I don't want to be overcharged. Thanks.
I am not sure. They have a designated amount of time they charge that is preset by a labor guide. Each and every possible job is already predetermined based on vehicle options. Labor and parts is usually pretty close to 50/50 at a dealership.
I was told that if you take the column out to be sure that the front wheels are straight and to not turn the steering wheel at all during replacement because it’ll mess up calibration
Every car can have a different problem. If you plan on keeping the car, and have the funds, I would recommend both. Simply to to keep from having to take it all out if the one you do does not fix the problem.
The yellow and red airbag electrical clip on top of the steering column will not come off.. is there a trick to this? I work on our vehicles myself 90 percent of the time..never had a clip fight me like this.. anyone have any pointers before i get crazy on it? Everything else has went smooth so far
Bro i have a kia it's EPS when I turn little bit for the right side only at a certain angle the steering make unusual sound like something is grinding inside and when i complete turning it the sound disappears, What is the problem ??
I looked for a video for awhile before I attempted to replace the torque sensor and PS motor on an 06 Malibu my son just bought. This was exactly what I was looking for. We had the steering column and motor out in less then 15 minutes. You just saved us a ton of time and frustration. We'll finish up this weekend when we both have time. Thanks for taking the time to make such an excellent and very detailed video. This is the best video out there! I look forward to your other videos.
Not to mention $$$ you saved us. Thanks!
What tool did u use for the black bolts I can’t get mine
Good video, one suggestion would be to actually show replacement of the torque sensor, not just the motor sensor assembly. There are a couple steps for making sure the sensor is lined up properly. Also, after replacing the torque sensor it needs to be recalibrated using a scan tool with special functions for the system to work properly. I replaced a lot of these at the dealer I used to work at.
I noticed that it calls to be recalibrated. Could you tell me if I have to have fix assist scanner to recalibrate or can I just use a harbour freight scan tool to do this? The dealer told us before that they couldn't get a scan tool to work on our car for some reason. Thanks so much if you have the time to respond.
@@christopherw4527 Sorry for the late reply, the notification showed up in a different email folder.
I can't tell you if fix assist works or not as I have not used that brand or any scanners from Harbor freight. I've used GM factory scanners, Snap-on and Matco scanners. I would assume any decent full fledged scan tool with special functions menu will be capable of it. A generic Code Reader or scanner that only does powertrain/airbag/abs probably won't because you have to communicate with the Electric power steering module(computer) to be able to access this special function. There are two calibrations to do. One is torque sensor calibration, the other is steering angle sensor calibration. there may be one other one i'm forgetting. Hope this still helps after 5 months
@@brandonlangenfeld9814 Thanks for the reply. I actually have the car still, but it is literally buried under snow which has now turned to ice. I'll be able to check it in another month or so. I'm considering buying high nickel scan tool this spring. I think you are right on the two different calibrations if I remember correctly.
Instructions are very very good. The only thing I would add is that there is a master key where the splines mate up, Thank you very much. Awesome video!!!
Brandon Morrison, You did excellent job explaining everything that goes on in this video ! I also have a 2009 Chevy Malibu with the exact same problem . . So, even though I can't fix it myself due to a disability , BUT I learned a lot as to what my mechanic will be going through . Thank you Brandon Morrison ! Have a great week ahead .
Driving my 2009 Malibu with no power steering is wrecking my shoulder...I'm glad I found this video to show me just how easy this is to fix once i find the replacement part!
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Sorry four yrs late but did the. Service ESC & power steering and occasionally the trac control warning lights come on for yours as well?
@@Fallenlyrics218hey did you fix yours?
This is a great video, I appreciate you taking the time to show each step and the following explanations.
Thank you
THIS is how to make a repair video!! Excellent job going through very clearly explaining the steps. Too many point to the thing needing repair, then "do this to it", then "Reinstall it and it's done!!".
A friend just called to tell me he's lost PS on his '07, so it looks like I'll be performing this repair soon. Thank you for taking the time to make a most helpful video showing the details and saving me a bunch of poking experimentally at things swearing like a sailor while figuring out where that last well hidden #%{£@$ screw resides, and also for clearly showing the locking tab on those damned connectors that usually need to be disconnected by feel. This deserves multiple thumbs-ups - I very much appreciate the effort you put into this!
I'm watching this step by step, going out to the car and back. Kinda found out the centre myself just to come back and find you mention it anyway, good job
Thank you for this video! I was able to replace my son's torque sensor. Without seeing this video, I probably wouldn't have tried. :)
Glad it was able to help!
THANKS MAN, I HAD TO DO THIS LAST YEAR AND I LITERALLY HAD TO SCREEN SHOOT BITS OF VIDEOS. THANKS BROTHER DEFINITELY APPRECIATE THE VID
What size bit did you use for the bolts? He doesn't say.
@@AzvarrXBLI used a 13
Correction 7/16 bolt.
GREAT VIDEO!!!! thanks a million. Made it a lot easier by just mounting the power steering unit first, this was just held in by the long bolt, then slide in the steering column in, just had to make sure the gears were lined up right, as there is one spline that is wider than the rest.
Your a great teacher I really enjoyed watching this video and I really learned a lot. Thank your you very much for sharing. Very informing and you didn't skip nothing. I've heard about the new electric p/s but I didn't know anything about them now I know a lot more thanks
This was a great video. I had to stop at taking off the taking off the steering column. Starting to get a Lil to far for me to do I'm not that handy but for sure great job.
Thank you. I'm not good at videoing so it got a little messed up with the landscape and portrait mode. Thanks for the feedback
good video man, I have done two of these cars now one Malibu and the other was a Pontiac G6.
Thank you so much I have a 09 Malibu. Just finished changing the power steering motor with the sensor . It took about 4 hours, I followed your video step by step. First I tried to just change the motor and that didn’t work. So next I changed the sensor. Everything went well. I didn’t buy my part brand new. I got my parts out of a 2003 Acura from the junkyard.
I changed mine but I fixed the problem but my sterring is crocked and pulling right
Hey bro my question is how did you come up with the source of the issue? So my Chevy Malibu whenever I turn it on it shakes and my dashboard tells mentions power steering? Do you think I need to change the motor and the sensor into a brand new one?
By the way it is a 2009 Chevy Malibu also
WOW... You really define "excellent video" with this one. You take time, explain and add-in the extra 10 mins that will save many hours. Thank you
I really thank u so much showing to sample remove and replacing the tor and motor on chev Malibu
Thank you for posting this. Did my Saturn Aura today.
Great video, I bought used assembly , this shaft is not going down or up what I should do?
Did you have to get the system flashed, or was it plug and go
After installing a used lower column/motor assembly, I got everything back to together, it works great. The steering wheel before was very straight now when I drive straight the steering wheel seams to be pointed left bit a small amount. My question: Can the top column be pulled out and rotated (right) a tooth on the spline or is the spline keyed where you can only install one way?
Do you remember what tool you used for the black bolts
@@weecha7063 I only needed to remove the 2 front bolts. I believe they were 13m.. socket with an extension. I did pull and replace the whole column and motor assembly.
@@GeorgeHamberhill thank you
hey man i replaced the torque sensor it made the power steering light (words) and service ESC light go away but now my steering wheel is turning all the way left on its own when i turn on the car IT does not move when the cars off with key still turned in power mode
would you have any idea
Great explanation. Hope you can help I replaced the part where the torque sensor goes with another and my wheel turned all the way to the right. I disassembled it and re aligned everything, including the turns on steering wheel and now it turns all the way to the left and hasn't changed. I followed your steps but dont know whats going on.
I had the same problem. I figured out what happened was when I put the replacement torque sensor in there's a pin that holds it in place from spinning. I had to remove the PIN before I put the torque sensor in so it turned which makes it out of alignment. You have to leave that pin in and instead turn the shaft so that the torque sensor gets put on properly. Does that make sense?
Mine had to be calibrated with a scan tool took 5 minutes
This video helped the bunch thank you very much
Secondly I am swapping with complete motor torque sensor and computer module, still I need programming?
Did someone need the remove everything etc the steering wheel or will the torque assembly just pull straight off from the steering wheel
It's at the bottom of the column. It all has to come out to change
For all of those worried about the clock spring, there was no airbag fault codes, no SIR lights, no codes at all to be completely honest. The car is also, still on the road and driving, with over 220K miles on it.
Next time I see the car, I'll be sure to grab a video of the instrument cluster and a test drive, so all the TH-cam mechanics on here can feel safe.
Thanks for this video I'm just hoping its as easy to change as u made it look on this video Thank you
I maybe having to do this to my 2005 chevy in the very near future. This will be a big help. I do have a few questions though. Thank you
my steering wheel would turn all the way to the left or right after installing a oem gm part 3 times and wouldnt let me reprogram. what i did was get the whole power steering assembly from the junkyard for 78 bucks. worked great.
It sounds like your sensor wasn't lined up/installed properly. Very critical for calibrating.
How can I diagnose if my car needs the motor replaced ? I mean clearly something is wrong with my power steering but how can I see what I need to replace
I have the same issue. My ps just went out but occasionally works then goes back out so I'm thinking it's a sensor first.
Thanks and may God bless you and I wish you everything good for the rest of your life. I had this problem 2days ago and the mechanic wants $300 plus parts $670. I watched ur video 4times, bought some spanners and sockets, went to the junk yard, uninstalled the unit from a crashed Malibu and paid $70. I was able to install it in my car on first trial. Wow! You fucking saved my life. Fuck GM!!!! Their company can rot in hell. My power steering went offline on the high way on a 70mph zone. I was so lucky I did not panic if not I would have crashed. Thanks BRO!!!!! GOD BLESS YOU!!!!!
Godwin Thompson I just got quoted $840 for just the torque sensor. GM or dealership won’t cover. I’ve already had the ESC sensor paid for and replaced once a few months before GM put out the “special repairs” notice/recall/warranty replacement, and they would not reimburse me for that. Second time the entire system went out and was actually covered. 6 months ago paid $600 again for just the ESC sensor and now want $840 for torque sensor.
If I can change a headlight on this car, bet I can replace this sensor.
Thank you for the video!
I got quoted $470 for the motor and $200 for torque sensor. I got the entire assembly for $125 at the yard. I am confident I can do this repair with your tutorial video and using forums for research. You truly are a life saver!
Try working on mopar or ford lol
@@bojackson6714 '73 fury sports to 2007 Ford focus'
@@DapwayBeatz impressive whole school cars are a piece of cake thats what i do but these new ford and mopars are hell..
Great video. Which tool did you use to take off the two motor bolts?
Did you have a recalibrate the torque sensor before you did anything else
this is a good video, but don't put yourselves through more work than you have to. slide the drivers seat back as far as it will and you will be able to reach the bottom of the dash board. There is two 7mm screws to take out and you can pull the bottom out. if you don't have fancy tool a 1/4 wrench will get the star screws out. it a tight squeeze but it's better than tearing the whole dash board apart. trust me I've done more than i can count now.
Hey random question my guy. When these go bad is it possible for it to steer hard one way and normal the other? Or am i'm more probable to have a front end issue?
Great vid.. I would have loved to see which one went bad.. the motor or the sensor..
Nine out of ten times its the torque sensor that gos bad,there was a recall on these parts but Goodluck trying to get GM to honor them...
@@mistyrice4758 you think I could get lucky
So I just put the assembly in and hooked it all up and just tested it. There is no shake in the steering wheel any more and the power steering works great. There is still a power steering/ esc message tho if i drive it a bit will it cycle the monitors and turn the light off?
That's good news. Not sure about the message though. We did not have a message on ours. It might reset. You might unhook the battery for 5-10 minutes and it might clear itself
How did you replace the sensor on the shack of the steering wheel
When you plugged in the new components did you have to reprogram them to the vehicle or was it plug & play?
My power steering is off and my dash says service esc and traction... Could this be the solution to my problem
This is my exact problem today 🤦🏾♀️ I don’t have 560 some dollars for repairs right now smh
How did you take the steering wheel off the torque sensor I pulled the whole wheel and power steering out of the car
Awsome video, just ordered the parts today (both torque and eps). They are used so i have no idea the position of the car its coming off of. The eps and the torque sensor are being shipped together as a single unit so more then likely they are coming off the same vehicle. I should get them in a few days and I'll let you know the result. Such as if i had to have a tech calibrate it or anything like that.
My car: 2010 chevy malibu 2.4 ecotech
Thanks for video!
and what was the result?
What was the result?
what was the result?
25:43, I can't get one side of the 2 parts to snap together, solutions?
Hi. If I have a bad electric power steering motor n I put on a new intermediate shaft can it go bad because of the bad power steering motor. 2008 chevy malibu lt.
REALLY Great Video!!!!! Thank you 😊
(I’d of added starting it and showing the system works …. )
How did you loosen the pinch bolt?? I can't get it off!
Elbow grease!
How can l get a shop to do this replacement. I live in Atlanta. My 08 malibu car has power steering problem
Hi how you pull the Stering wheel out of the other part to replace a torque angle sensor thanks
how did you align the steering back in? Like to slide in and line the holes up for the bolts under holding the wheel? My wheel goes in so far but doesn't align the holes for the bolts
Does the check engine light come on or no?
I have a 2008 Chevy Malibu and the power steering is gone out, did you have to calibrate your torque sensor once you installed it.
We did not. I am not sure if it was because these parts were used or not. However, we didn't have to have any calibrations done.
Very good video. Thanks. My son and I have lots of work to do this weekend on a 2006 Malibu he just bought. have ordered the power steering motor, among other parts I know that I need, but cannot seem to find the torque sensor assembly for the 2006. Not available for this year? Thanks again!
Was the steering wheel straight?
I have a 2012 and I believe my steering is also going out. So I tried to go the cheap route and I only bought the motor part and now my ESC and steering is going off. Can you make it just buying one part or should I just break down and go to auto zone and get a new one?
If you already did the motor, I would go with the torque sensor. Same steps to get to it and has a snap ring holding it. Does your steering wheel jerk and twitch around?
@@brandonmorrison1409 yes and the the ESC come on again this morning. I knew I was taking a a list when I bought the part you but I was trying to go to cheap route so it look like I'm going to have to just buy a brand new one. my car has over 221,000 miles I travel due to my job so if you think it's best to just replace it with a brand new one do you know of any places to get it because here in Texas or at the AutoZone it's about $500 for a brand new
And again thanks for your support and help
@@orlandowilliams5309 It definitely sounds like the torque sensor. You might try Rockauto.com or the dealership. Those sensors are expensive either way I think. The car I did it on was over 200k on miles as well. Good luck to you.
@@brandonmorrison1409 thanks again
The diagnosis that I got was for the Power Steering Control Module. Is that another name for the entirety of this, motor and sensor? Or a completely different part??
That’s my question?
I have 2011 chevy malibu got from carmax, months went by and the electric power steering had a whine when i did a uturn so they sent me to a local chevrolet dealer. $1000+ to fix didnt have to pay carmax payed good business. Anyway after i received my vehicle i notice by the key ignition the trim was not flushed correctly , the dimmer knob on the left was not functioning and sometimes my clister will flicker not to mention the brightness at night didnt have this problem before i dropped it off. I called got told to call "carmax to have them fix it". So guess they wanted more money for there mistake. This video helps me fix a dealers mistake thank you
What scanner was used. I didn't know the motor needed to be recalibrated
What are those black bolts I almost stripped mine cuz I couldn’t figure out that shape plz help
Yeah definitely made it seem more doable. How do you know if you have to replace that torque sensor or just the electric motor?
It's almost never the motor from what I've heard. The sensor going bad tells the motor to constantly twitch the wheel.
Did you have a follow up video on replacing the sir coil?
After getting this done, did you have to get the dealership to program it?
Thanks for the upload!
I did not have to have these programmed. I am not sure if we got lucky or what. The car is still going strong with no steering issues
@@brandonmorrison1409 thanks for the quick reply. Mine isn't acting up anymore either.
Hi Brandon do you know if the module and torque 2009 Malibu LS can fit in the 2010 LS malibu ?
Thanks for the great video! Does the new one need to programmed after installation?
We did not have to program it. We just made sure that the steering wheel was centered between the rotations. We turned it lock to lock and counted full turns. Then went back to center.
I had to have mine calibrated. Had nothing to do with lining up steering wheel
@@BreannaFranks-Softball-SSCFRHP Did yours have a mind of its own and turn the wheels to full lock? I just put a new sensor on my sister's car and it did that.. I'm hoping that a calibration will fix that problem!
Ben Anderson I had one do that too!
@@benanderson8851 did calibration fix that locking ?
I'm about to attempt this if it'll stop raining. I have all the plastics off, will disconnect the battery, then get ready to pull the wheel out. I'll be replacing both motor and torque sensor since what I got on Ebay includes both. The bolts connecting the torque sensor to the motor are external torx head size E8.
Did you have to reprogram the car? My steering wheel is acting weird when I turn it on.
I have a 06 malibu would it be that much of a difference or is it more or less the same thing?
Possibly. I've never done one, but I'm sure if it is electronic style and hot hydraulic, then it will be a lot like this. You will have to inspect your vehicle and check it out
@@brandonmorrison1409 cool thanks for responding.
Where do you buy the new power steering motor
Here is a refurbished one from Rock Auto
www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/chevrolet,2009,malibu,2.4l+l4,1442753,steering,power+steering+assist+module,10798
I appreciate you fam 💪 great video👍
How close do you think this is to being the same procedure as an 05 Pontiac G6?
I'm not 100% sure but, from what research I have done, the sensors and motors are interchangeable. So the bolt locations for all the panels might be different, but once you get to it, the rest should be the same.
Vinnie Rowz Probably the same on Pontiac G6 My Electronic Power steering went on my my Pontiac G6 Its all these clips & panels that have to be removed for one Piece of shit part that goes without warning
What's the reason u change that
It's the same I have an 06 G6 with this bs EPS and mines scary af wish it would just stop working till I can get the time and parts from a junkyard to replace lol
great vid. so was the motor bad or was it the torque sensor? my 2012 malibu keeps saying power steering service ESC. turn car off and back on the power steering comes back for a short while then goes out again. any idea if its my torque sensor or motor assist? thanks
I can't answer for sure. We replaced both. My guess would probably be the sensor
Where did you find the torque sensor / steering column as a single unit? Thanks
@@cagedracer a local salvage yard. We bought the entire column for about $100
How does the shaft make a click noise and stops at six turns?....clock spring?
Manual says it needs to be reprogramed and relearned, did you you have to do that?
We did not have to do any of that. Not saying all vehicles will, but we did not have to
@@brandonmorrison1409 Thanks for reply, hopefully it goes as smooth for me as it did you. I get to do this tomorrow outside in the snow.
@@brandonmorrison1409 Worked in my vehicle without programming but ESC light came on after replacement but steering still works fine. Might have happened because I tried to start vehicle without plugging in steering control module. Mostly writing this for anyone in future doing job. Thanks for reply.
@@brandonmorrison1409 hi... After I changed the Electric motor for the steering wheel my car cannot start anymore.
Does it need reprogram?
@@lowedmontebon8676 Did you get everything plugged back in? Sounds like something was left unplugged
I was told my power steering light is on cause my module needs replaced. Is that in the same spot as all this. I have a Malibu
Question: I had my power steering done on my malibu. Went to the dealer 2wice to get power steerin reset. My PS light still pops on along with traction control light..I have No idea Y....plz help 🙁
If it was recent that the dealer serviced it, you might take it back to them and have them inspect it again. Sounds like they didn't fix it properly the first time.
Did you figure out what was wrong?
Replace the BCM
Did this throw a code when it went out?
Does urs what code
Awsome vid thanks for sharing the knowledge
If I replace the torque sensor should I replace the power steering motor also?
Thank you thank you thank you!! This is my second time changing it due to your very detailed video!!! This time I’m having a problem with my steering wheel it is not stopping at all it just keeps turning!! So what does that mean so I can reassemble everything??
Your clock spring may be broken. You have to be careful with them. They are really fragile.
Do u know what tool you used for the back bolts
That's a really good video. I've got a 09 saturn aura where the steering wheel will twitch occasionally, no codes are coming up. Should i just change the motor or the whole assembly?
I am not sure. Has it locked up on you? Is there an ESC message?
@@brandonmorrison1409 No sir.. Hasn't locked up, no messages on the dash and it's smooth except for the twitch. I started googling things because i know nothing about the electric power steering and saw all these issues for the GM cars.
Great vid man, gonna help me out a lot. I got the whole assembly also. Two questions what were the symptoms before the repair. And how do I center the new assembly I got mine off eBay and don't know if it's centered or not
Steering wheel would not center and would lock up when attempting to turn. There was also a message on the DIC. We turned the assembly all the way to one lock, then counted the full turns to the other lock. Divide that number by 2 and turn back that many. Should be close to center.
Ok so take the old assembly off off and use the steering wheel to center the new one?
Thank you for being detailed
I used this video to replace my torque sensor. Having trouble getting the pinch bolt tightened. Any tips?
Having trouble loosening mine period. How did u get it out?
@@smartin113 Straight elbow grease. No easy way. I literally had to give it everything i had.
@@hellonwax 😂😂 That explains it! You proly got alot more to give than I do 😂😂 Thanks..headed to find man power! Lol
Update: I was actually able to get it out when I went to try one more time. I had sprayed it earlier with PB Blaster n used my breaker bar n it cracked! Thanks again
@@smartin113 No problem. Just make sure when you put it back on, you put the pinch bolt as tight as it was.
Will this be similar on a 2018 Chevy Malibu?
I have not done a 2018 yet, I would do a little research before diving into it
So if the light comes on and off and drives regular some time what show I do.
Great video. Great explaining! Exactly how long did it take to complete this from from start to finish. Not counting the hassle of making the video? Or should I say how long should this take the average mechanic?
Without making the video, I could probably complete this again in roughly 30 minutes to an hour
Without the knowledge of doing it once already, probably 1 to 2 hours
I had this done to my malibu yesterday..had to replace torque sensor but now steering wheel spins to left by itself..lol..not good..do it need to be calibrated on a computer? Just curious..goin to dealership tomorrow
Definitely go back to where the work was done. Sounds like there may be an issue with the repair
@@brandonmorrison1409 oh boy hope not..lol..the guy who done it said his computer wasnt good enough to calibrate it so suggested i try dealership so i call them explained the problem and booked a appointment for tomorrow c what they think..lost power steering month ago..its comes back for couple min sometimes but when it do wheel jerks back and forth by itself..had it hooked up to computer said power steering torch sensor..c what happens tomorrow..sucks..tks for video bro
@@woozie709zzz What happened in the follow up. Did they calibrate it and dis they charge u?
If I replace the torque sensor should I replace the motor also?
So if I need to have a mechanic repair this for me, what is the approximate amount of time it would take to fix it. I don't want to be overcharged. Thanks.
I am not sure. They have a designated amount of time they charge that is preset by a labor guide. Each and every possible job is already predetermined based on vehicle options. Labor and parts is usually pretty close to 50/50 at a dealership.
Does that sensor need to be calibrated?
yes
I have 2009 malibu Lt 4 cylinder can u tell me if its electric oor hydralic power steering?
By looking
How do you zero the eps, you said you did it, but didn’t show how
Can you Make a video on how to program the new once with a scan tool
I was told that if you take the column out to be sure that the front wheels are straight and to not turn the steering wheel at all during replacement because it’ll mess up calibration
Is the process the same for a 2008 malibu?
I can not say for sure. But based on the models being very close to each other, there may only be small differences.
What were the symptoms of the failure ?
Should I replace the motor only or the motor and torque sensor?
Every car can have a different problem. If you plan on keeping the car, and have the funds, I would recommend both. Simply to to keep from having to take it all out if the one you do does not fix the problem.
Hi... Is it necessary to change also the torque sensor? What if I just change the Electric motor?
I am not sure. I did both so we didn't have to go back in and work on the same pieces.
@@brandonmorrison1409 thank you brother..
The yellow and red airbag electrical clip on top of the steering column will not come off.. is there a trick to this? I work on our vehicles myself 90 percent of the time..never had a clip fight me like this.. anyone have any pointers before i get crazy on it? Everything else has went smooth so far
After regrouping and deep breaths, i got it
Outstanding video, thank you
I’m struggling to reconnect the steering wheel back into the torque sensor How did your get your torque sensor reconnected with steering wheel??
It's been a while, but I think one of the splines is bigger than the others. Look closely at the spline sizes
What was the code that lead you to this repair was it a co550?
Bro i have a kia it's EPS when I turn little bit for the right side only at a certain angle the steering make unusual sound like something is grinding inside and when i complete turning it the sound disappears,
What is the problem ??
Hello do I need calibration after installation