Steering Gear Hose Connector Seats & Check Valve: Removal

Turn gear up side down or pack inside of connector seats with Vaseline to prevent chips from entering gear. Tap threads in connector seats using a 5/16-18 tap. Tap only two or three threads to avoid hitting check valve. Thread a bolt with nut and flat washer into tapped hole. Hold bolt and turn nut to pull seat from housing. Wipe housing clean and remove check valve and spring from pressure port.