Steering Wheel Seals - Hydraulic Leak

[rangerscott275]

I recently had electricians aboard doing some work on my boat. I think that when they work working inside main helm (opening & closing helm station) that they somehow screwed up the seal inside the steering wheel box b/c I have had hydraulic fluid leaking out of front of steering wheel where goes through helm station. I went down and depressurized the hydraulic system which controls, and this remedied seepage. I ordered a seal kit from Steve (Sams) and am awaiting its arrival. Anything I should know when I start this replacement...anyone had a similar problem or replaced seals and remembers dos & don'ts of project or is it pretty straightforward? Thanks!

 

[SKYCHENEY]

Genesis and MikeP both have posted on it in the past that I remember. Try the search function.

 

[rangerscott275]

found posts...thanks! (sorry, shoulda searched b/f posting)

 

[Genesis]

Yep - simple fix, and I doubt they did it, as it'd be pretty hard to do. Its just a coincidence.....