Hydaulic Steering Leaking

[shadetree]

I have a 1995 Evinrude 175 outboard, with hydraulic steering. The two hydraulic ram seals (located on either end of the housing which connects to the engine) are leaking like crazy. The seals appear to be metal with a rubber o-ring that surrounds the ram. The metal portion has 4 small holes which look like they would accept a spanner wrench. Are these seals easy to replace? Can you replace these seals, or do you have to replace the whole steeing assembly? Thanks in advance for any advice.

 

[Dhadley]

Re: Hydaulic Steering Leaking

If it's a Teleflex system (Sea Star, Bay Star etc) or a U-Flex system the seal kit is readily available. If it's a Hynautic ram, that may be a bit more involved.

 

[shadetree]

Re: Hydaulic Steering Leaking

Thanks DHadley.

 

[F_R]

Re: Hydaulic Steering Leaking

Is this what you have?

 

[shadetree]

Re: Hydaulic Steering Leaking

I think I have a teleflex. I circled the two nuts on either end of the ram. Do you remove these two nuts, remove the seal with a spanner wrench, slide two new seals over the ram? What's the best way to bleed the system?