C 1500 Truck 2WD V6-4.3L VIN X (2003)
Power Steering Motor: Service and Repair
POWER STEERING PUMP FLOW CONTROL VALVE ACTUATOR REPLACEMENT - ON VEHICLE
DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Remove the electrical connector from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
2. Remove pump assembly from the vehicle, if the variable assist steering actuator (1) is not accessible.
3. Remove the retaining ring (2) from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
4. Remove the variable assist steering actuator (1).
IMPORTANT: Note the orientation of the variable assist steering actuator discharge fitting.
5. Remove the O-ring seal from the variable assist steering actuator.
ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. Lubricate and install the new O-ring seal with power steering fluid.
IMPORTANT: Note the orientation of the variable assist steering actuator discharge fitting.
2. Install the variable assist steering actuator (1) to the pump assembly.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the actuator to 62 N.m (46 lb ft).
3. Install the negative battery cable.
4. Install the electrical connector to the variable assist steering actuator (1).
IMPORTANT: If a new variable assist steering actuator (1) is being installed, position the electrical connector before installing the retaining ring
(2).
5. Install the retaining ring (2) to the variable assist steering actuator (1).