Engine/Transmission (1994 - 1998) Power steering gear leak

[GJolicoeur]

I have an oil leak at the input (steering) shaft on the power steering box on my '97, 3500, 4X4. Can anyone help me with replacement seals for it?



Part numbers and/or relevant posts would be greatly appreciated.



I haven't had luck searching the forums (maybe need a little help,... )

 

[supeerman4422]

make sure that the shaft isnt scored... if it is the new seals would be useless. . we had a truck in the shop that had this problem. . just a heads up

-Tom

 

[RDelissen]

can't help you on the seal part#'s, but if you decide to go with a new steering box may I recommend http://www.pscpowersteer.com/Performance_Steering/Components/Off_Road/powersteeringgearsPSC.cfm

 

[GJolicoeur]

Thanks, I've looked over that option. The gear in my truck is a 17. 5:1 ratio. I don't think I'd like to go lower than that. Having the torque is nice, especially when off-road or loaded. The only ones I saw at pcpower were the 13-16:1 variable ratio units.