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2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard Trans

Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement

2013 Buick Regal Turbo Premium, Standard TransSECTION Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement
Fig 1: Power Steering Assist Motor & Bolts
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Power Steering Assist Motor Replacement

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CAUTION:

Electrostatic discharge (ESD) can damage many solid-state electrical components. ESD susceptible components may or may not be labeled with the ESD symbol. Handle all electrical components carefully. Use the following precautions in order to avoid ESD damage:

  • Touch a metal ground point in order to remove your body's static charge before servicing any electronic component; especially after sliding across the vehicle seat.
  • Do not touch exposed terminals. Terminals may connect to circuits susceptible the ESD damage.
  • Do not allow tools to contact exposed terminals when servicing connectors.
  • Do not remove components from their protective packaging until required to do so.
  • Avoid the following actions unless required by the diagnostic procedure:
    • Jumpering or grounding of the components or connectors.
    • Connecting test equipment probes to components or connectors. Connect the ground lead first when using test probes.
  • Ground the protective packaging of any component before opening. Do not rest solid-state components on metal workbenches, or on top of TVs, radios, or other electrical devices.

Preliminary Procedures

  1. Perform the strategy based diagnosis. Performing the strategy based diagnostics includes reviewing related bulletins, preliminary information and diagnostics. Refer to Strategy Based Diagnosis .
  2. Capture the key cycle count from the old steering gear control module. If the key cycle count from the old steering gear control module is not captured, it will not be possible to flash the new steering gear control module. Refer to Power Steering Control Module Programming and Setup .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  4. Remove the steering gear. Refer to Steering Gear Replacement (LUK, MHH, NJ1) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHU, MDK, NXC) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHU, MHK, NV7) , Steering Gear Replacement (LHU, MR6, NV7, NXC) .
1 Power Steering Assist Motor Bolt (Qty: 3)
WARNING:

This component is equipped with torque-to-yield fasteners. Install a NEW torque-to-yield fastener when installing this component. Failure to replace the torque-to-yield fastener could cause bodily injury and damage to the vehicle or component.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.