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Electronic Power Steering System - Variable Effort Steering: Removal & Installation Chevrolet Tahoe II

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Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the electrical connector from the power steering solenoid actuator (1).
  2. Remove the power steering pump (1) from the vehicle. Refer to «POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8 L, 5.3 L AND 6.0 L ENGINES)»(ref-178409-S14847822572005061500000) or «POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1 L)»(ref-178409-S10555711912005061500000) in Power Steering System.
  3. Remove the retaining ring (2) from the power steering solenoid actuator (1).
  4. Remove the power steering solenoid actuator (1) and fitting.
  5. Remove the O-ring seal from the power steering solenoid actuator.

Installation Procedure

  1. Lubricate and install the new O-ring seal with power steering fluid.
  2. Install the power steering fitting and actuator (1) to the pump. Tighten: Tighten the power steering solenoid actuator to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
  3. Install the electrical connector to the power steering solenoid actuator.
  4. Install the retaining ring (2) to the actuator (1).
  5. Install the power steering pump (1) to the vehicle. Refer to «POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (4.8 L, 5.3 L AND 6.0 L ENGINES)»(ref-178409-S14847822572005061500000) or «POWER STEERING PUMP REPLACEMENT (8.1 L)»(ref-178409-S10555711912005061500000) in Power Steering System.
  1. Set the front wheels in the straight-ahead position. Set the steering wheel in the LOCKED position.
  2. Disable the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to «DISABLING SYSTEM»(ref-150694-S15115165192002112000000) in SIR.
  3. Remove the nut and the bolt (1) from the upper intermediate shaft connection and slide the intermediate steering shaft down.
  4. Remove the position sensor connector by using a suitable tool in order to pull the connector down around the right side of the steering column for accessibility.
  5. Remove the position sensor and bearing assembly from the steering column jacket by pulling the assembly straight out.
  6. Remove the position sensor from the clips in the bearing assembly.
  1. Install the position sensor into the bearing assembly.
  2. Install the bearing into the steering column jacket. Align the notches on the bearing and the column jacket. Seat the bearing fulling into the jacket.
  3. Connect the position sensor connector.
  4. Slide the shaft up to install the bolt and the nut (1) to the upper intermediate shaft to steering column connection. Tighten: Tighten the upper intermediate shaft connection to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).
  5. Enable the SIR system. Refer to «ACTIVATING SYSTEM»(ref-150694-S24405926172002112000000) in SIR.

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