Disassembly Procedure
- Remove the electrical connector from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
- Remove pump assembly from the vehicle, if the variable assist steering actuator (1) is not accessible. Refer to Power Steering Pump Replacement (4.8 L, 5.3 L and 6.0 L Engines) or Power Steering Pump Replacement (8.1 L) .
- Remove the retaining ring (2) from the variable assist steering actuator (1).
Important: Note the orientation of the variable assist steering actuator discharge fitting.
- Remove the variable assist steering actuator (1).
- Remove the O-ring seal from the variable assist steering actuator.