Power Steering Pump Drive Seal, Replacing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Seal Installer - Power Steering/Oil Pump :T40193
Puller - Shaft Seal :T40195

-- Remove the steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the cover -Item ) POWER TAKE-OFF-.

-- Rotate the spindle on the :T40195 all the way back.

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-- 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.

-- Drive in the shaft seal with the :T40193 until it stops.

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NOTE:

The installation location is shown with the engine removed.

-- Install the steering gear. Refer to STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .