Steering Circuit
OIL LEAKING AT OUTPUT SHAFT OF STEERING GEAR
CAUSE REMEDY
Clogged oil filter in reservoir (high back
pressure)
Replace filter. Increase change frequency
Pinched or restricted oil return line Locate and correct. Check back pressure
Damaged quad ring seal Replace quad ring seal
Damaged bronze bearings Replace bronze bearings. Polish output
shaft or replace to remove bronze deposits
Damaged roller bearings Replace roller bearings. Polish output shaft
or replace to remove pitting & grooving in
seal area
OIL LEAKING AT ACTUATING SHAFT OF STEERING GEAR
CAUSE REMEDY
Worn or damaged oil seal Replace seals
Damaged actuating seal surface Replace damaged parts Lube bearing cap
more often
OIL LEAKING AT SUPPLY PUMP DRIVE SHAFT
CAUSE REMEDY
Damaged oil seal Replace oil seal
Oil seal heat damaged Check operating temperature
Loose or damaged bushing on pump drive
shaft
Repair pump per pump service instructions
OIL LEAKING BETWEEN RESERVOIR AND PUMP BODY
CAUSE REMEDY
Seal or gasket damaged Replace damaged parts
LUBRICANT MILKY OR WHITE IN APPEARANCE
CAUSE REMEDY
Water entry through reservoir venting system Clean vent system or replace cap assembly
391P/N 12261-683 REVISED: January 2015
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