Thread: 55.2-59 Power Steering issues
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Old 11-30-2018, 02:09 PM   #21
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Re: Power Steering issues

I'd have to agree that the slots in the ring may have some burrs that didn't get dressed up before assembly.
The trickiest part of disassembling and reassembling one of those pumps is getting the small O rings on the back of the pump to stay in place while you put the canister back on. Those little buggers love to jump out of place when you go to put the can back on.

I'd suggest taking a couple of longer bolts with the same thread and put them through the retainer bolt holes to keep it lined up and life will be a lot easier.
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