For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Clean any dirt or debris from the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness (1) and solenoid.
- Disconnect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator electrical connector and disconnect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness from the 2 plastic wiring harness retainers.
- Remove the power steering gear solenoid/actuator from the steering gear by turning it in a counterclockwise rotation.
- Remove the power steering gear solenoid/actuator from the vehicle.
Important: Do not get dirt or debris on the lower portion or the solenoid below the hex or inside the solenoid port of the steering gear.
Installation Procedure
- Install the power steering gear solenoid/actuator to the gear.
- Using the open-end crowfoot that comes in the service kit, install the power steering gear solenoid/actuator in the steering gear.
- Connect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness to the 2 plastic wiring harness retainers and connect the electrical connector.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the left front tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
- Lower the vehicle.
Important: Do not get dirt or debris on the lower portion or the solenoid below the hex or inside the solenoid port of the steering gear.
Important: Make sure the new power steering gear solenoid/actuator is equipped with 2 O-rings visible beneath the hex portion of the solenoid.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Tighten
Tighten the solenoid to 18 N·m (14 lb ft).
