The connecting rod is made of the alloy aluminium, and the plunger guide is made of the hardened stainless steel These parts is the durability component, but it will speedup its wearing if the pump is run without oil or low oil, or the there is impurity in the oil.
To replace the shaft need the special procedure and tool, for any assistance please consult with the dealer.
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