Seal Replacement Recommendations

Lip seals, which seal rotating shafts, require special treatment. This type of seal is used on the steering gear and the power steering pump at the pinion shaft. When a leak occurs in this area, always replace the seal after inspecting and thoroughly cleaning the sealing surface. Replace the shaft only if very severe pitting is found. If the corrosion in the lip seal contact zone is slight, clean the surface of the shaft with crocus cloth. Replace the gear or pump only if the leakage cannot be stopped by smoothing with crocus cloth first.