Lip seals seal the rotating shafts. The lip seals require
special treatment. The lip seals are used at the following locations:
| • | On the steering gear at the pinion shaft |
| • | On the pump drive shaft |
When leakage occurs in these areas perform the following steps:
| • | Inspect the sealing surface. |
| • | Thoroughly clean the sealing surface. |
If corrosion in the lip seal contact zone is slight, clean the surface
of the shaft using a crocus cloth. Replace the shaft only if severe pitting
prevents the leakage from being corrected by cleaning the shaft. Refer
to
Power Steering System Inspection
in order to determine if shaft replacement is necessary.
