Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: Service and Repair

DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE





1. Remove the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
3. Remove pump assembly from the vehicle, if the variable assist steering actuator (1) is not accessible.
4. Remove the retaining clip (2) from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
5. Remove the variable assist steering actuator (1).

ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE





1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with power steering fluid.
2. Install the variable assist steering actuator (1) to the pump assembly.
Tighten the variable assist steering actuator to 62 Nm (46 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the negative (-) battery cable.
4. Install the electrical connector to the variable assist steering actuator (1).

Important: If a new variable assist steering actuator (1) is being installed, position the electrical connector before installing the retaining clip (2).

5. Install the retaining clip (2) to the variable assist steering actuator (1).