Variable Assist Steering Actuator

Power Steering Pump - Part 1 Of 2:

Power Steering Pump - Legend - Part 2 Of 2:

This vehicle may be equipped with a Variable Assist Steering hydraulic control system. If the power steering pump has a Variable Assist Steering actuator, service as follows.

REMOVE OR DISCONNECT
1. Negative (-) battery cable.
2. Electrical connector from Variable Assist Steering actuator (45).
3. Pump assembly from vehicle, if necessary for access.
4. Retaining clip (46) from Variable Assist Steering actuator (45).

Aligning The Variable Steering Actuator:

Important
^ Note the position of the Variable Assist Steering actuator discharge fitting on the pump reservoir. Marking the reservoir will assure proper alignment during reassembly.

5. Variable Assist Steering actuator (45).

INSTALL OR CONNECT

Important
^ For correct orientation, align the Variable Assist Steering actuator discharge fitting with the mark on the pump reservoir.

1. Variable Assist Steering actuator.
2. Negative (- ) battery cable.

Tighten
^ Variable Assist Steering actuator (45) to 50-75 Nm (37-55 ft. lbs.).

3. Electrical connector to Variable Assist Steering actuator (45).
4. Retaining clip (46) to Variable Assist Steering actuator (45).
^ If a new Variable Assist Steering actuator (45) is being installed, position electrical connector before installing retaining clip (46).
5. Pump assembly to vehicle, if removed.