Housing Assembly: Inspection
- If housing bore is severely worn, scored or pitted, replace housing. Minor scratches may be removed using crocus cloth. Inspect housing ball plug for fluid leakage. Seat ball plug using blunt punch.
- Inspect hose connector ports in steering gear housing for scores, cracks or damaged seats. If hose connector seat is damaged, steering gear housing must be replaced.
- Spray ball area with Loctite Solvent (7559). Dry with compressed air. Cover ball area with Loctite Sealant (290). Allow sealant to cure 2 hours. Inspect all retaining ring, bearing and seal surfaces in housing. If any surface is worn or damaged, replace housing.