PAS Box - query on small rubber seal

[swood1]

Hi all,

I have rebuilt my PAS box but I have one small rubber seal left over.  On looking at the exploded views the only area I could find where this seal could possibly go is shown in the attached pic.  But when I take these two parts apart there is no recess to fit this seal into. Could my box be an older unit without the recess for such a seal?  It's a 250SL.

I could add a recess if need be to the casting.



Regards

Steven.

[tel76]

There should be a recess machined into the housing that is bolted (four bolts) to main steering box housing.

[swood1]

Thanks for feedback,

Sorry just noticed your response.  I dont get email reminders on replies to posts (not sure if it can be activated?).

I shall have another look at the casting/assembly.  Although if there is no recess and I need to add one I do hope there is a way of removing the end casting without disassembly of the worm and ball bearings :/



Regards

Steven

[swood1]

Sorted it and didnt have to strip it right down either.  I picked around the hole with a scriber and low and behold a seal popped out.  Not easy to see, it was that flat it just looked like part of the casting.

Alot more confident with the power steering box now. It's a project in itself, impressive engineering.


Thanks 

Steven