Power steering pump leaks at the cover O-ring (TSB 98-023)
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What causes "Power steering pump leaks at the cover O-ring (TSB 98-023)" on the Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997), and how is it fixed?
The O-ring between the pump housing and its cover leaks. Fix: Replace the O-ring named in the bulletin and torque the cover bolts to 20 N·m.
Symptoms
Power steering fluid seeping from the pump.
Cause
The O-ring between the pump housing and its cover leaks.
Fix (summary)
Replace the O-ring named in the bulletin and torque the cover bolts to 20 N·m.
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More for this car
- All Honda Civic EG (1992-1995) and Civic del Sol (1993-1997) fitment answers · EG common problems
- Newsletter archive: past issues with every new and corrected entry
Sources
- Honda TSB 98-023: Power steering pump fluid leak (1992-95 Civic and others) — American Honda (service bulletin) via Operation CHARM (mfr spec; read 2026-10-26; full page read)
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