John Deere T218499 Steering Cylinder Seal Kit

The T218499 steering cylinder seal kit is engineered to restore hydraulic sealing performance on John Deere backhoe loaders equipped with 4.5L PowerTech 4045 engines. This kit services the front steering cylinder on two-wheel-drive configurations without mechanical front-wheel drive (MFWD). It contains all necessary seals, O-rings, and wear rings to rebuild the cylinder to factory specifications, preventing hydraulic fluid leaks and restoring system pressure. Critical dimensional parameters include a 42 mm rod diameter and 70 mm bore diameter. The kit is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM material standards for compatibility with hydraulic fluids and operating temperatures encountered in construction machinery applications. Direct replacement for John Deere part number T218499.