Power Steering Pressure Switch: Service and Repair

POWER STEERING PRESSURE SWITCH

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery. Be sure cable is isolated from negative post on battery.
2. Raise vehicle.





3. Locate power steering pressure switch on back side of power steering gear (Fig. 16).
4. Remove the wiring harness connector from the power steering pressure switch.
5. Using a crow foot and long extension, remove power steering pressure switch, from power steering gear.

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: When tightening the power steering pressure switch after installation in steering gear, do not exceed the torque specification shown in step 1. Over-tightening may result in stripping the threads out of the pressure switch port on the steering gear.

1. Install power steering pressure switch into power steering gear by hand until fully seated. Then using a crow foot and extension, tighten power steering pressure switch to 16 Nm (12 ft. lbs.) torque.
2. Install wiring harness connector on power steering pressure switch (Fig. 16). Be sure latch on wiring harness connector is fully engaged with locking tab on power steering pressure switch.
3. Fill power steering reservoir to correct fluid level.
4. Connect negative cable back on negative post of battery.
5. Start engine and turn steering wheel several times from stop to stop to bleed air from fluid in system. Stop engine, check fluid level, and inspect system for leaks.