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Thread: Overflowing Power Steering resevoir fix #32 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Minnesota, USA My Saabs: 2003 Arc 6 speed Posts: 358

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SaabNut! DIY: Seal Replacement

So finally got the new seal in on Thursday. So far no leaks. Total cost: $20 compared to $160 to $380. Use 13mm to remove the upper and lower bolts. 19mm for bolt on the output and channel locks to remove the clamp on the lower return line. Disconnect or remove the sensor on top of the pump.

Once the pump is out you will see the seal.

I used a small screw driver to pop out the seal. Be carefull as to not scratch the center shaft.

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Picture of old (black) and new (brown) seal.

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To install place the new seal on and slip it over the shaft. You should be able to press it in a little.

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Then I used a 21mm socket and a plastic hammer to tap into place. You don't need to tap to hard.

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Then once it's in make sure it is level and not crooked.

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Enjoy

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