| DIY Rack and Pinion seal replacement
This DIY is for the 4 rubber O ring seals (#137), located on the attached pdf.
Steps:
1. use a jack to lift truck. secure truck with jack stands on each side of the truck.
2. use a 3/8" socket wrench and a 15mm socket to remove the star cap (#135).
3. use an oil pan to catch any dripping fluid.
4. use needle nose pliers to remove the black rubber O ring seals from the hub.
5. replace the 4 rubber seals (#137).
6. replace the cap (#135).
7. refill your power stearing ress with MB power stearing fluid.
8. Crack open a beer and relax, you just saved $600 from the dealer.
Total cost of this DIY ($15.00).
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IT'S YOUR TRUCK!! FIX IT!!
Last edited by DETANE : 05-12-2009 at 01:25 AM.
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