Power Steering Pump Drive Seal, Replacing: Procedure

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Fig 1: Puller - Shaft Seal T40195

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The Subframe Is Lowered.

-- Remove The Power Steering Pump. Refer To VANE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Rotate The Spindle On The Puller - Shaft Seal:T40195 All The Way Back.

-- Lubricate The Seal Remover Threaded Head, Position It, And Then Install It Into The Shaft Seal As Far As Possible Using Strong Force.

-- Rotate The Inner Section Of The Seal Puller Against The Spur Gear Unit Until The Shaft Seal Is Removed.

NOTE:

If The Shaft Seal Breaks, Position The Seal Puller A Second Time And Remove The Rest Of The Seal.

-- Clamp The Seal Puller In A Vise At The Hex Bolt And Remove The Shaft Seal With Pliers.

-- Clean The Running And Sealing Surface.

-- Install The Power Steering Pump Drive Seal In As Far As It Will Go Using The Seal Installer - Power Steering/Oil Pump:T40193 .

Fig 2: Driving Power Steering Pump Drive Shaft Seal In As Far As Stop Using T40193

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NOTE:

The Installation Location Is Shown With The Engine Removed.

-- Install The Power Steering Pump. Refer To VANE PUMP, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .