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Variable Assist Steering Actuator Replacement - Off Vehicle

Disassembly Procedure

1. Remove the negative (-) battery cable.
2. Remove the electrical connector from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
3. Remove pump assembly from the vehicle, if the variable assist steering actuator (1) is not accessible.
4. Remove the retaining ring (2) from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
5. Remove the variable assist steering actuator (1).

Assembly Procedure

1. Lubricate the new O-ring seal with power steering fluid.
2. Install the variable assist steering actuator (1) to the pump assembly.

   Tighten
   Tighten the variable assist steering actuator (1) to 62N·m (46 lb ft).

3. Install the negative (-) battery cable.

   Important: If a new variable assist steering actuator (1) is being installed, position the electrical connector before installing the retaining ring (2).

4. Install the electrical connector to the variable assist steering actuator (1).
5. Install the retaining ring (2) to the variable assist steering actuator (1).