Ok, this time I need some help... with steering gear leak

[BushWakr - RIP]

I have developed a fluid leak on the steering gear.

It leaks were the steering shaft connects. It seems to be coming out of the area around the shaft were it goes into the steering box.

In the manual it shows a seal that his a couple 'layers' in.

Is this common? Can just this seal be replaced (in vehicle repair?)

Do I have to look further for the cause of this leak?



Any help/experience with this would be greatly appreciated guys!!



Thanks in advance.



Bob

 

[dodgenstein]

In my experiences with many Dodge trucks 4x4 or 2x4,this is a common problem. The box is a Saginaw(GM) built one and seal kits are readily available. The seal is a double lip one. One seals dirt out,one seals fluid in. It can be replaced in the truck by removing the steering shaft(be sure to support the shaft when driving out roll pin)then removing 1 snap ring. Then the seal can be removed with a seal puller or careful work with a screwdriver.

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

Thanks bud ! Oo.

BTW, any special attention to installing new one, or just usual 'straight it, easy does it'?



Bob

 

[dodgenstein]

Pretty much a straight forward deal. I use a deep well socket to tap the seal in place. The steering shaft sometimes takes some time to get lined up on the correct spline to install roll pin though.

 

[Case500D]

Been there too!

Hi BushWakr,



I have been there too. Except I ruined my seal when removing the original steering shaft to install my new Borgeson steering shaft. I should have put a block of steel behind the shaft when driving out the roll pin. Anyway, it cost me about $18 USD to get a new seal and dust cover from Chrysler. They recommend removing the head of the gear box. I sure didn't do that. The fellow helping me used a very small drill bit and put a hole in the seal. Then he used a screwdriver and a drywall screw to remove the old seal. Make sure to clean everything very well with emery cloth and carb cleaner. As for installation, we used a deep well socket and a small ball peen hammer. Make sure to fill the cavity between the main seal and the dust seal with grease. Also make sure to be careful if you have to put a roll pin back into the shaft. Make sure to support it with a pry bar or a block of steel. If you have a Borgeson, it is easy and there is nothing to worry about. I hope this helps.



Jeremy

 

[BushWakr - RIP]

Thanks a million guys. I think I'm gonna change steering shaft to the Borgeson at the same time,,, if I got the $$$



Thanks again.



Bob