REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
| WARNING | Disable air bag system before any repairs are performed. See DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM . |
| CAUTION | Fasteners, screws and bolts originally used for air bag components have special coatings and are specifically designed for air bag system. They must never be replaced with any substitutes. Anytime a new fastener is needed, replace with correct fasteners provided in the service package or fasteners listed in parts book. |
Removal
Remove electrical connector at solenoid control valve from below brake master cylinder. Remove P/S pressure hose from steering gear. (Scheme 3) Remove P/S return hose from steering gear. Using a 1 5/16" crow foot wrench, loosen and remove solenoid control valve from steering gear. (Scheme 4)
Installation
- Inspect "O" ring seals on control valve to ensure they are not damaged. If damaged, replace with NEW "O" rings. Moisten "O" rings with clean power steering fluid. Install solenoid control valve into steering gear, by hand, until solenoid is fully seated. Using 1 5/16" crow foot wrench, tighten solenoid to 10 ft. lbs. (14 N.m).
- Route wiring harness from solenoid control valve under power steering lines and around front of steering gear. Connect wiring harness connector from solenoid control valve onto solenoid control module, ensuring connector seal is in good condition. Road test vehicle or test using scan tool scan tool.
Scheme 3
Scheme 4
