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It is certainly possible to wear one out or break one but I have never seen it. I usually just replace the seal and that cures the problem. Seal is easy to change and kind of fun to do. Last one cost 8.00 including the case seal.
The plain bearings obviously run bathed in oil and unless you run it dry, they don't seem to wear at all.
Ken
Hey all, just signed up today. I was searching for some info on replacing the power steering shaft seal. I have an 89 BII that has began leaking right behind the pulley. Before I take it off and start on the shaft seal I thought I would ask and see if anyone that has done it has any advice. It would be nice if I could replace that seal without removing the pump from the truck but I doubt that will happen. The pump is quiet, just getting a thin line of fluid slung up along the washer reservoir and on the underside of the hood. Should I get the kit with all the O-rings and seal, or just buy the seal by itself? Thanks in advance!
I don't know much about rebuilding these little guys but if you're going to be pulling the reservoir it wouldn't be a bad idea to replace any seals that you can due to age and wear and tear so you don't have to pull it again.
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