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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 07:26 PM
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Got a rebuild kit for my leeky steering piston.I got the snap ring off and the scraper and washers.How do I get the piston out of the tube?It has a tight spot in the middle and I want to clean it up inside and see whats the dealio.
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Got a rebuild kit for my leeky steering piston.I got the snap ring off and the scraper and washers.How do I get the piston out of the tube?It has a tight spot in the middle and I want to clean it up inside and see whats the dealio.
You can't get the piston out of the tube AFAIK. It's a sealed unit. If there is a defect inside you will have to replace it. The rebuild kits only cover the outer seal and the stud seals.



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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:11 AM
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The only way to get the piston out is to cut the head of off the unit (you can see where it was welded on) but I wouldn't recommend doing it yourself. I have rebuilt in stock if you have a need.
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