For 1990-2009 cars only
Removal Procedure
- Remove the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Place drain pans under the vehicle as needed.
- Disconnect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness electrical connectors and remove the harness from the 2 plastic retainers.
- Loosen the power steering gear solenoid/actuator from the steering gear with a counter clockwise rotation and remove it from the steering gear.
Important: Clean any dirt or debris from the power steering gear solenoid/actuator and wiring harness area. Do not get dirt on the lower portion of the solenoid/actuator below the hex, inside the solenoid/actuator port on the steering gear, or in the wiring harness electrical connector.
Installation Procedure
- Ensure the power steering gear solenoid/actuator has 2 O-ring seals visible beneath the hex before installing it.
- Install the power steering gear solenoid/actuator to the steering gear and tighten it with a clockwise rotation.
- Connect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness.
- Connect the power steering gear solenoid/actuator wiring harness electrical connectors and secure the harness in the 2 plastic retainers.
- Clean any excess power steering fluid from the vehicle and remove the drain pans.
- Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Air Deflector Replacement .
- Install the left front tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Fill and bleed the power steering system. Refer to Power Steering System Bleeding .
