FAQ for Steering Gearbox Repair
Q: How to install the power steering gear pipe/hose?
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The proper way is to install the power steering gear outlet hose to the power steering reservoir inlet pipe, secure the hose to the pipe with the hose clamp, install the power steering gear outlet hose to the steering gear, and then bleed the power steering system.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done if the corrosion in the lip seal contact zone is slight?
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You should clean the surface of the shaft with crocus cloth, and then replace the shaft only if you can not stop the leakage by smoothing the shaft with the crocus cloth.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the removal procedure for the inlet power steering gear pipe/hose?
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The procedure is to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir, remove the power steering gear inlet hose fitting from the steering gear, remove the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets from the steering gear, remove the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets from the power steering pump, and then remove the power steering gear inlet hose from the vehicle.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the power steering gear?
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The proper way is to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir using a syringe, remove the skid plate, remove the left outer tie rod nut from the knuckle, remove the right outer tie rod nut from the knuckle, remove the power steering gear inlet pipe/hose from the steering gear, and then remove the 2 insulators from the steering gear.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the power steering gear pipe/hose?
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The proper way is to remove the power steering fluid from the reservoir, remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the steering gear housing, loosen the hose clamp at the power steering reservoir inlet pipe, and then remove the power steering gear outlet hose from the power steering reservoir inlet pipe.
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed about seal replacement?
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Lip-type seals prevent fluid leakage around rotating shafts. Lip-type seals require special treatment. The steering gear and the steering pump shaft use this type of seal. Inspect and thoroughly clean the sealing surfaces. When there is a leak in one of these areas, always replace the seal(s). Replace the shaft only if you find very severe pitting.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the proper way to install the inlet power steering gear pipe/hose?
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The proper way is to install the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets to the power steering pump, install the power steering gear inlet hose and the 2 gaskets to the steering gear, install the power steering gear inlet hose to the hose bracket and then bleed the power steering system.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the power steering gear?
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The proper way is to install the 2 tie rod lock nuts to the inner tie rods, install the steering gear to the vehicle, install the power steering fluid reservoir hose to the steering gear, and then install the skid plate.
By BobGM Specialist
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