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For 1990-2009 cars only

Steering Gear Housing Plug Replacement - Off Vehicle 708 Model

Disassembly Procedure


    Object Number: 322010  Size: SH
  1. Rotate the stub shaft back and forth in order to drain the fluid.
  2. Insert a punch into the housing access hole in order to unseat the retaining ring (1).
  3. Remove the plug (2).
  4. Remove the O-ring seal (3).

Assembly Procedure


    Object Number: 322010  Size: SH
  1. Lubricate the O-ring seal (3) with power steering fluid.
  2. Install the O-ring seal (3) into the steering gear housing (5).
  3. Install the plug (2).
  4. Install the retaining ring (1). Ensure that the retaining ring open end is approximately 25 mm (1 inch) from the access hole in the steering gear housing (5).