1997 Chevrolet Pick Up Steering Problem Help

Before replacing costly parts to repair your Chevy's steering you may want to try this first. 90's Chevy pick ups have a steering position sensor. When this sensor is bad steering actually becomes too easy. The truck feels like it is hauling a heavy load and the front end feels light. This is an easy fix. Parts are availble from your local Chevy dealer. The sensor typically cost $100.

How to change it?

1. Unhook the battery to prevent the air bag from deploying
2. Locate the pin that disconnects the steering column before it goes through the fire wall 
3. Remove the nut and pin
4. Locate the steering position sensor and unplug it(there may be a tab that needs pulled in order to unplug)
5. The sensor is help in place by three plastic tabs. Hold back the tabs and remove the sensor. 
6. Put the new sensor in place and begin reassembly. (make sure the sensor is snapped fully in place and that the position of the steering wheel matches the position of the tires. 
7. Reassemble the column, plug in the sensor, and hook the battery up last. 
8. Test drive the vehicle to make sure everything works properly and the problem is fixed.