Steering Gear Seal Kit

The steering gear seals may be minute parts of the steering gear assembly, but they are essential, and they just had to be there. If you hate steering gear fluid leaks, then you should take precaution in buying these parts. Buying your replacement steering gear seal kit won't be a tough one, since the seals are sold in kits, so you just have to look out for its features, and not worry if you get all the seals you need. Here are just some points to consider before you hit that "Add to Cart" button.

• Inspect if seals and o-rings are made to OE specs. To ensure that the seals will fit perfectly on your car, you may want to check if it is made for the make, model, and year of your car.
• Check if the material is high-quality. If you are buying replacement seals, you should be keen to what it is made up of. Seals are metallic, and they need to be durable to last long.
• Read the installation guide. The kit should come with a manual or a flow chart; if there's none, maybe it's not a new stock.
• Install it if you think you can. If it's your first time to buy a steering gear seal kit, you may opt to have your mechanic to do the replacement. But if you are up to being all dirty and greased up just to save a few bucks, then you can pass as a DIYer.
• Double-check for other parts. The kit should be complete with the bolts and gaskets needed for replacement. These are needed during the installation, and they should come with the seals for free, so make sure that you ask for the inclusions first before you buy.
• Select seal kits that have a warranty. Opt for the kit with the longest warranty period, so that you can still return the kit should there be any problems months after you buy it.

• Don't sacrifice quality for the price. High-quality seal kits may range from $50-$250. Just don't settle for the cheapest products because there is probably a reason for its low price.
• Don't buy a tampered or second-hand seal kit. Again, aim for high-quality. You might not know if it will fit directly to your steering gear. You are looking for new seals to replace your old ones. You don't want to replace your old seals with older ones, do you?

Have you noticed recently that your driving is close to doing a workout? Or you are starting to get annoyed with the leaks from your steering gear? Sometimes, this is caused by a worn-out steering gear seal. Either you have a stubborn or an uncontrollable steering gear, you should check your steering gear box to avoid road accidents. Replacing your steering gear seal is easy. Just follow these steps:

• Screwdriver set
• Wrench set
• Flashlight
• Rags
• Replacement steering gear seal kit

Step 1: Park your car in a level surface. Make sure that the engine has cooled down before working on your vehicle. Open the hood. Locate the power steering system by following the part of the steering column assembly from the inside.

Step 2: Using the rags, dry the steering gear fluid leaks. Now, turn on your engine, and rotate your steering wheel clockwise to increase pressure. Do it up to 4-5 times. Now, turn off your engine. You are now going to look for the cause of the leaks.

Step 3: Look for the steering gear seals, and remove them one by one. Lay the old seals out in the order they came off, and lay the new seals according to their shape. Replace the seals. Now, replace the seal on the piston using an o-ring. Tighten the seals.

Step 4: When the seals are replaced on the shaft, insert the shaft into the cap. Reassemble the parts, test-drive, and check if there are still leaks.

With your seals replaced, expect no more leaks and no more stubborn steering wheel. If it's your first time to work on your vehicle, you can finish replacing the seals in about an hour.