EVO power steering actuator

[expydaddy]

Hey all. I have a 99 expedition 5.4 with 120k on her. Over the winter I must have bent the electrical connector for the evo. Now it is leaking power steering fluid at an alarming rate. I cannot seem to figure out how to get the evo out of the back of the power steering pump. I also cannot seem to find any pics/removal sequences for it as well. Any info I've found is for the pump itself. It is a dealer only part(pretty sure). Has anyone ever done this before? I got the evo to move but it hits the power steering nipple from the resovoir when I try to twist it off. Any additional info would be helpful. Thanks.

 

[SnowRider]

1998 Expedition power steering EVO actuator

I too have just came across the same problem... However, I broke mine off trying to remove it, bad idea... Just left ford dealership and cost of just the evo actuator is $250... Talk about robbery... Not very happy about it, trying to find one at a junk yard since its a dealer item only... if you figure it out let me know as well. thanks.

 

[expydaddy]

Thanks for replying. I have since fixed this myself. Yes, you can remove the Evo with a 5 or 5 mm hex wrench. Is it worth replacing just the evo? NO!!! For a little less money you can get a genuine MOTORCRAFT(as these are the only ones that accept an EVO) power steering pump. For the piece of mind, replace the whole thing!!

http://www.rockauto.com/catalog/moreinfo.php?pk=387468


Good Luck!

 

[SnowRider]

EVO; Electronic Variable Control Actuator

Yeah, I didnt order it through ford after all... I had NAPA order me a new pump to see if it came on it and sure enough it did... You may not be able to replace that EVO but you can just buy a whole new pump with it on it. I paid only $69 with core return. NO problem... Wish I only had to put this pump back on and roll out, but unfortunately I had to do an engine swap. Had a dead cylinder. So Im in the process of replacing all new gaskets on used rebuilt block i purchased. Well, thats that for now... I love coming upon issues during this process, lol.