Seal Replacement
LIP SEALSLip seals, which seal rotating shafts, require special treatment. This type of seal is used on the driveshaft of the power steering pump. When leakage occurs in this area, replace the seal after inspecting and cleaning the sealing surfaces. Replace this shaft if pitting is found. If corrosion in the lip seal contact zone is slight, clean the surface of the shaft with crocus cloth. Replace the shaft only if the leakage cannot be stopped by first smoothing with the cloth.
O-RING SEALS
Whenever a part which forms a sealing surface for an O-ring is removed, the O-ring seal should also be removed and replaced with a new seal. Lubricate all new seals with power steering fluid prior to assembly.