Power Steering Gear Solenoid/Actuator Replacement

Power Steering Gear Solenoid/Actuator Replacement
Removal Procedure





1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the front tire and wheel.
3. Remove the front air deflector for access. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body and Frame.
4. Clean any dirt or debris from the power steering gear solenoid wiring harness to brake controller connector.
5. Remove the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness from the 2 plastic wiring harness retainers.
6. Disconnect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness.

7. Clean any dirt or debris from the power steering gear solenoid/actuator.

Important: Do not get dirt on the lower portion or the solenoid below the hex or inside the solenoid port of the steering gear.






8. Using a pair of adjustable pliers or equivalent, remove the power steering gear solenoid/actuator from the steering gear in a counter clockwise rotation.
9. Remove the power steering gear solenoid/actuator from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
1. Insure the new power steering gear solenoid/actuator has 2 O-rings visible beneath the hex.

2. Taking care not to contaminate the steering gear, install the power steering gear solenoid/actuator.

Important: Do not get dirt on the lower portion or the solenoid below the hex or inside the solenoid port of the steering gear.






3. Tighten the solenoid to 18 Nm (14 ft. lbs.).

Notice: Using the open-end crowfoot that comes in the kit, install the power steering gear solenoid/actuator in the steering gear.






4. Connect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness.
5. Install the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness to the 2 plastic wiring harness retainers.
6. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Air Deflector Replacement - Front in Body and Frame.
7. Install the front tire and wheel.
8. Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Bleeding the Power Steering System.
9. Lower the vehicle