Removal Procedure

Cover the carpet in order to capture any lubricant that may drip from the steering column or the power steering assist motor.
Remove the instrument panel lower compartment. Refer to Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) - Lower .
Remove the steering column trim covers. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Note the location and the routing of the tie strap that holds the power steering assist motor wires to the steering column.
Remove the tie strap from the steering column. Discard the tie strap.
Disconnect the power steering assist motor electrical connector.
Use a 12 mm socket in order to remove the power steering assist motor upper bolt (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Power Steering Assist Motor Upper Bolt

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Use a 12 mm socket in order to remove the power steering assist motor lower bolt (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Power Steering Assist Motor Lower Bolt

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Remove the power steering assist motor (2).
IMPORTANT: The worm shaft spline and the steering column housing must be clean and free from lubricant before continuing the motor service procedure.

IMPORTANT: Do not use any solvent based cleaners to remove the lubricant. Only use lint free cotton cloth or equivalent to clean the area.
Use a lint free cotton cloth or equivalent in order to remove all remaining lubricant from the steering column worm shaft spline (1) and the steering column housing (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Steering Column Housing

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Use a lint free cotton cloth or equivalent in order to remove all remaining lubricant from the power steering assist motor.