Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Disassembly & Reassembly
Remove dust seal and snap ring, and discard seal. Invert housing, and drive out bearing and seal, using care not to damage valve bore. Using an E-Z out, remove inlet and outlet tube seats (if necessary). Position new seats in ports, and install hydraulic line nuts to press seats into position. Coat bearing and seal surface of housing with vaseline, then press bearing into position in housing. Dip new oil seal in power steering fluid and place seal in housing with metal side out. Drive seal into housing until outer edge of seal does not quite clear snap ring groove. Position snap ring in housing, and drive on ring until ring seats in groove. This will properly seat seal. Place dust seal in housing with dished side facing out.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.