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Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: Service and Repair

Power Steering Control Valve Actuator

Service Repair No - 57.10.05


Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
2. Raise the vehicle on the lift.
3. Remove the front wheel and tire.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

NOTE:
Note the fitted position.

NOTE:
Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

4. Remove the power steering control valve actuator.
^ Disconnect the electrical connector.
^ Position a container to collect the fluid spillage.
^ Remove and discard the 2 Torx screws.
^ Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
^ Remove and discard the filter.





Installation

CAUTION: Make sure the working surfaces are thoroughly clean to avoid contamination of the sensitive hydraulic components.

1. Clean the component mating faces.
2. Install a new filter to the steering gear.
3. Install new seals to the actuator.

NOTE:
Align to the position noted on removal.

4. Install the actuator.
^ Tighten the new Torx screws, evenly and progressively, to 3 Nm (2.2 ft. lbs.).
^ Connect the electrical connector.

5. Install the wheel and tire.
^ Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 ft. lbs.).

6. Connect the battery ground cable.
7. Refill and bleed the power steering.