Power Steering Pressure Control Valve: Service and Repair

Power Steering Control Valve Actuator

Removal
1 Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
2
WARNING: Make sure to support the vehicle with axle stands.
Raise the vehicle on the lift.
3 Remove the front wheel and tire.




4
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.
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
1
CAUTION: Make sure the working surfaces are thoroughly clean to avoid contamination of the sensitive hydraulic components.
Clean the component mating faces.
2 Install a new filter to the steering gear.
3 Install new seals to the actuator.
4
NOTE:
Align to the position noted on removal.
Install the actuator.
- Tighten the new Torx screws, evenly and progressively, to 3 Nm (2.2 lb.ft).
- Connect the electrical connector.
5 Install the wheel and tire.
- Tighten the wheel nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb.ft).
6 Connect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to Specifications Battery and Charging System
7 Refill and bleed the power steering. For additional information, refer to Power Steering System Filling and Bleeding Service and Repair