DK40SE hydraulic leak at valve body where steering column attaches

[jbcompu]

Has anyone else seen this problem. The steering column goes into a valve body and there is a seal where the column enters the valve body. Does
anyone know if the seal can be replaced or does it require a new valve body with seal installed ?

 

[K5lwq]

After seeing the price of a replacement I believe I would be figuring out how to replace that seal.

Unfortunately Kioti does not offer the parts or the breakdown on the valve. Same thing with my LK 2554. I was able to get parts from Kubota for mine.

I would start by taking it out so I could work on a bench. Then figure out how the seal is installed and come up with a technique to remove it. Then go to a bearing shop and have them get me a replacement. They had to put it in so there must be a way to get it out.