Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: Service and Repair

REMOVAL - SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE





1. Disconnect the solenoid control valve electrical connector from the wiring harness at the power steering gear end cap below the brake master cylinder.
2. Unclip the connector from the gear end cap.





3. Remove the power steering pressure hose from the power steering gear.
4. Remove the power steering return hose from the power steering gear.





5. Using a 1-5/16 inch crow foot, loosen the solenoid control valve. Then, by hand, remove the solenoid control valve from the power steering gear.

INSTALLATION - SOLENOID CONTROL VALVE
1. Inspect the O-ring seals on the solenoid control valve to be sure they are not damaged. If the O-rings are not damaged, moisten the O-rings using only fresh clean Mopar Power Steering Fluid, or equivalent.
2. Install the solenoid control valve into the steering gear by hand until it is fully seated into the steering gear.





3. Using the 1-5/16 inch crow foot as shown, tighten the solenoid control valve to a torque of 14 Nm (124 inch lbs.).





4. Reconnect the power steering hoses at the gear. Tighten both hose tube nuts to 31 Nm (275 in lbs.).
5. Route the solenoid control valve wire harness over the top of the gear and clip it into place on the gear end cap.
6. Connect the wiring harness connector. Be sure the wiring harness connector seal is in good condition before installing the connector in the control module.
7. Road test vehicle, referring to the test indicated in the Appropriate Diagnostic Information, to confirm correct operation of the variable-assist speed proportional power steering gear.