Steering Gear Cleaning and Inspection

CLEANING
1. Keep the bench, tools, and parts clean at all times.
2. Thoroughly clean the outside of the unit with a suitable solvent and when necessary, drain as much of the hydraulic fluid (or gear grease) as possible.

CAUTION: Do not clean, wash, or soak seals in the cleaning solvent.

3. Handle all of the parts carefully to avoid nicks, burrs, scratches and dirt, which could ruin the parts.

INSPECTION
1. Inspect the pressure and return ports in the steering gear housing. If nicks, etc., are present, replace the steering gear.
2. Check all fluid passages for obstruction or leakage.
3. Inspect the steering gear housing for cracks and stripped threads, and inspect mating surfaces for burrs. If necessary, replace the steering gear.