How To Replace SeaStar Hydraulic Steering Seal Glands and Flush Air Out

[@brentsuperka]

Great video appreciate the straightforward style without a lot of hype !

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I appreciate you saying that, I try to keep it simple and to the point.

[@jasonzee8340]

thanks for taking the time in filming this fix for average joes like myself. I resort to KZbin to fix as much as i can so i can afford to take my kids out on the boat. I use the mechanic for bigger jobs. thanks again … this was really helpful and to the point.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it was helpful to you!

[@stevedooley4838]

great video, very straightforward and easy to follow. Marine Tech is a great source for parts, tools, and advice.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Much appreciated!

[@adam8612]

Super helpful thank you, did it today. Had a leak. Easy/ messy job, i actually had the nurse wife bring home a bedpad (for catching fluids) worked like a charm. Ready for season!

[@paulurmanski4745]

I have watched several other video's and yours is the easiest to follow. Parts list was also very helpful.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Awesome, thank you, glad it was helpful!

[@aduboi1534]

I want to thank you for sticking to the job and explaining it well. I looked at 3 others before your video and got frustrated when they talked about how hot was, his kids, his life, his whatever, it was distracting and raised my blood pressure. Thank you again for just explaiining very well what needs to be done. Very professional.

[@billbierbower9216]

Thank you. Made my first time changing seals straightforward and easy

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it helped!

[@skullhart]

12:33 Great advice and helpful video. ❤ Don't poke a hole in the bottle !

[@damienlosa2754]

Can I have the link for the clamp removal tool? Thank you

[@douglaswilliams5794]

Thanks … replacing my seals tomorrow or Saturday…looks easy enough

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Not to bad of a job to do!

[@ANVAL125]

Thank You ! Great video you explained so well !! Greetings from Puerto Rico !!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@rickwalt8767]

Great video. Very informative. Thanks for showing us how it’s done.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

My pleasure!

[@nickkostakis9600]

Great show and very well explained thank you very much from Sydney Australia

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You're welcome

[@edwarddebone402]

Hi mate, using the amazon seal kit or similar still ok? Or does it have to be Sea Star?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I cant imagine why it wouldn't work!

[@bakervinci163]

Great vid. I gotta do this to my Allison

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Go for it!

[@TomasAlkstål]

Great video, thank you! Does the air flush method work when filling a new system as well? I have watched several videos and they all use a container at the cylinder to pump out fluid and air into. How come? Are you the only guy that use the method shown in the video?

[@adriancaro8533]

Great video mane. Thank you. I'm ready to be a seastar seale replacement mechanic. 😂

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Go for it lol, thanks!

[@jasonszeman]

Thank you for making this video. Huge help for me.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad to hear it!

[@InshoreMafiaCaptainMarvinZ]

Thank you so much! This video was super informative and helpful. Fixed mine in 2 hours

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Great to hear! Glad it fixed it!

[@en2oh]

great video.... anyone know what the output pressure is for this pump? Am I correct that there is no limit to the clockwise or counterclockwise rotation of the helm pump? Thanks for any information.

[@acproductsusa826]

Very well done. Thanks for the tips, and thanks for being specific and clear.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad it was helpful!

[@tylerthorne5980]

Did spanner wrench and hoses come with oring kit ???

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No, you have to buy those seperately

[@jmar2229]

Thanks fir the video Why did you have to go this.. were you having issues?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

The seals were starting to leak.

[@noelrmiller]

Thank you! Just did mine today thanks to this video. One thing I did differently is I removed the bracket on ends of the arm before loosening seals which gave me plenty of room. Breaking the bolts free alone was easy as well. Broke one free then retightened the broke the other end free. First one was easy to remove holding the bar with my hand. The dirty part was adding oil - I like your set up way better!!! Very well done video - thank you!!!

[@randymudgett8098]

Thanks for the help. Well explained.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You're welcome!

[@normanmair4042]

Excellent and informative video, thank you!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Very welcome!

[@cubano4853]

Very nice video thank You so much….🙏

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Most welcome !

[@lsubooth]

Thanks for the great vid, got er done. Dumb question- how do you empty the fluid out of the bleed tube after you’re done? 😅.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Look at 11:42. I use that little connector to empty the tube out.

[@lsubooth]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy thx. my steering is solid for now thx for your help

[@bahlol8372]

Is there a difference in the blue or orange seals? Thanks

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I don't believe so I would check with the manufacturer to be sure

[@gregknapp3442]

Thanks for a super informative video. I was lucky and all the support braces came off easy and the seals were easy to replace just like you showed. Extra hands were helpful here. My question though is refilling. I used your method using the same fill tube and bleeder tube but I cannot seem to get enough fluid into the helm to fill the hoses and cylinder. Lots of little bubbles at the helm but much larger at the bleeder tube. Turned the wheel 30 times both directions at least twice and it just doesn’t fill. The motor now moves when I turn it but there is plenty of play especially on the starboard side. Did I miss something or do I have another issue?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I would try closing the two bleeder valves. I noticed that occasionally and wonder if having them too open lets the vacuum on one side suck in air.

[@gregknapp3442]

@@ExtremeDIYGuy Thanks for the quick reply. I thought having the bleeders too open might be the issue too so I did the quarter turn and was able to get fluid flowing better. However, while sitting at full stop starboard letting bubbles purge out into the helm bottle, I heard a pop and thought the marine tech bleeder connection just came loose but actually the bleeder tube busted open spraying fluid everywhere. Once I get another bleeder tube and another bottle of fluid I’ll try your suggestions. Thanks again for the video and reply here

[@chuckchuckiemanjenae631]

Great video did mine in hr no problems

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad I could help!

[@c.w.ocustomledsandmore1395]

where/what site do I get parts and tools from?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Check the description I have posted links.

[@AB-bg1or]

Great video. Thanks!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You bet!

[@Ed1Marine]

Nice and clean ang value info job, Thanks!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No problem!

[@donesco2k1]

How about the internal shaft seal? That is the one bypassing pressure on my boat when it gets cold.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Same process but you pull the entire shaft out to get to the seal on the inside. You need to be extra careful not to score the bore when pulling the shaft out which could cause cross over leakage.

[@kylefishin]

Incorrect info here. Seastar seal replacement literally says if inner seal is damaged cylinder must be replaced.

[@marshall2368]

Hey i have twin 1998 merc 150’s im trying to set up the steering but i don’t know what steering kit to buy. I see you have a 2 stroke as well. Can you help me out? I think i just need one cylinder and a bar to connect them both right?

[@kerrydaniels1078]

Thank you. Very good video.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Glad you liked it!

[@linleyvanacore3036]

whats the point of using marine hydraulic oil? it's gotta be the same stuff minus the biodegradable factor yes?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I find the marine grade oil is more durable to marine conditions 🤔

[@davidmann1718]

Thank you

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You're welcome

[@lazmartinez1605]

Good video

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks!

[@edbevier8847]

Will this tool you linked in a previous comment (Pin Wrench - K1017 - 35mm x 5mm) work for a yamaha 200? it is equipped with a sea star steering system.

[@piletas2]

Awesome awesome!!!thank you

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You are so welcome!

[@fallingupstairs1]

Thanks for the help!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

No problem!

[@dbgfishing3289]

Great video thank you for taking the time sir !

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Your welcome and thanks for watching!

[@chipparker4007]

Finally, a plain and simple video of what you asked for!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks glad you liked it!

[@parkdavis2079]

How do you know if this is needed or the solution? I mean I bleed my system and it always will get air back in system. Zero corrosion on bar and no hyd fluid leaking Anywhere. Can air get past seals without leaking fluid?

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

My seals were leaking pretty bad, you could see the fluid in the splashwell. Any time you change the seals you'll need to refill and flush. I imagine that it is possible for a seal to suck in air but not leak oil. Probably on whatever side is opposite the side that has the pressure on it if that make sense.

[@rustyshakelford9777]

Thank you for the tutorial took me an hour.I bought that special pulled tool and didn’t even need it.2014 skeeter sl190 150 vmax Ps. I did not poke a hole in my expensive bottle of fluid either.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Happy it worked out for you!

[@sj-xb4yz]

great vid!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Thanks!

[@bryanprince2708]

what size was the pin wrench you used? I noticed on MarineTech's site there are a few to choose from.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Here's a link to the pin wrench I used, 35x5mm marinetech.com/uflex-steering-cylinder-wrench-mt0009-mt0037.html

[@Marcos_reyna]

I used a pair of channel locks. And also didn't need pulley puller

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Channel locks will work but can mark up metal surface's.

[@GeorgeBeans-cf5uf]

Thank you, for a common sense repair

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

welcome!

[@giuseppegatto6862]

thank you very much for the video, very clear and above all very very useful. I would like to ask where can I buy the oil seal replacement kit for my sea star HC5358. Thanks a lot again

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

I would check Marine Tech they might have the seals you need link down below. marinetech.com/

[@paulbriggs3072]

Well that was fairly clear- just about enough to make me (who is NOT good with mechanical things) suspect I should have somebody else do it. That bizarre tool /socket wrench combo alone used for breaking the seals free had me shaking my head. That and I don't have the extra pair of hands. (At least I'll save money on the tools that mechanic already owns.)

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Well said and appreciate your honesty.

[@htownsfinest87]

That's what is confusing to me, my basic comprehension is that the air bubbles just keep cycling back and forth in that hose as a bridge. The other method I saw running each one on its own hose, and turning one side with the drain going into a bucket of fluid until you dont see fluid anymore 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️ kind of stuck on what method in going to do.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

The method used in my video worked out great!

[@livindahdream92]

Information about….👍🏼

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

👍

[@Jason-ws3cd]

Not sure if I should do 30 turns lol

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Arms will get tired lol

[@vanislandsteve]

👍🏻🇨🇦

[@bill6093]

I rather watch a pro do this.

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

Then why are you here commenting 😂

[@greauxpete]

Billdouglass...Don't let the door hit you in the a$$ on the way out playah.

[@eoe6270]

English is hard.

[@jszorc3488]

I bet you cant even add some air to a car tire that is low!😂😂😂

[@livinbytheocean2032]

Excellent video thanks!

[@ExtremeDIYGuy]

You are welcome!