Author Topic: Power Steering Pump Seal replacement  (Read 2612 times)

Paul Robinson

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Power Steering Pump Seal replacement
« on: September 23, 2011, 16:30:30 »
I removed the Vickers pump (conical shaft) due to a leak at the seal where the rotating shaft protrudes.  How is the seal replaced?  Do I dig it out with the tip of a screwdriver, slide the new seal over the shaft and press into place?  Or must the pump housing be taken apart to gain proper access.  Thanks for your time.

Paul

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Re: Power Steering Pump Seal replacement
« Reply #1 on: September 25, 2011, 17:49:04 »
Paul, you can just pop the old seal out if you do not intend to replace the o=ring seal  seal inside the pump.  Just drive the new seal in place with a flange tool or the correct size sleeve (socket or such). Grease the lips of the seal where it contacts the shaft before installation.

A simplel universal seal puller tool (hooked-shaped on the end) is most often used to pry the old seals out. It is not very special. Whatever works is fine.
Joe Alexander
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Paul Robinson

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Re: Power Steering Pump Seal replacement
« Reply #2 on: September 28, 2011, 13:45:53 »
Thank you, Joe.   
I have not been able to find the pump O-ring for sale, but will replace that too when I locate one.  I appreciate your help....Paul