Steering Cylinder Leak

My ‘96-era M4700DT developed a leak at the steering cylinder. The local dealer says it’s an old-style cylinder which has been previously repaired with a mix of new and old style parts …making it complicated to re-seal without buying two different seal-kits costing over $800…. Dealer recommends replacing with entirely new steering cylinder ($1400 part).
I’m disappointed the dealer seems intent on the simple “complete-assembly-replacement” solution instead of a more economical “repair by...

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Steering Cylinder Leak