Yukon Denali 2WD V8-6.0L Hybrid (2010)
Power Steering Motor: Service and Repair
Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement
Removal Procedure
Danger: Always perform the High Voltage Disabling procedure prior to servicing any High Voltage component or connection. Personal
Protection Equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must be followed.
The High Voltage Disabling procedure will perform the following tasks:
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Identify how to disable high voltage.
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Identify how to test for the presence of high voltage.
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Identify condition under which high voltage is always present and personal protection equipment (PPE) and proper procedures must
be followed.
Failure to follow the procedures exactly as written may result in serious injury or death.
Note: The wiring harness protective cover is intended to keep the wiring harness connectors contaminant free. Do not remove the protective cover
from the power steering wiring harness extension harness connectors until the harness has been routed to the correct position.
1. Perform the high voltage disabling procedure. Refer to High Voltage Disabling (See: Hybrid Drive Systems/Battery System, Hybrid
Drive/Testing and Inspection/Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview/High Voltage Disabling).
2. Remove the air cleaner resonator outlet duct. Refer to Air Cleaner Resonator Outlet Duct Replacement (See: Engine, Cooling and
Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Air Cleaner Fresh Air Duct/Hose/Service and Repair).
Note: The power steering assist motor harness is not repairable. Only replace the harness and never attempt to repair it.
3. Release the power steering assist motor electrical harness connector position assurance tab (3).
The connector in the graphic is shown upside down for clarity.
4. Press down on the connector cam lever lock tab (2).
Note: The connector will back off of the electronic power steering control module smoothly as the connector cam lever moves towards it. Do not
pull on the connector until it is fully disengaged.
5. Push the connector cam lever (3) toward the rear of vehicle.