Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Paul Robinson on September 23, 2011, 16:30:30

Title: Power Steering Pump Seal replacement
Post by: Paul Robinson 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

Title: Re: Power Steering Pump Seal replacement
Post by: ja17 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.

Title: Re: Power Steering Pump Seal replacement
Post by: Paul Robinson 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