2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Steering Box Oil Leak

[HLEschenko]

Has anyone replaced the stub shaft seal on a steering box? What is the trick to removing and replacing the seal? Any lessons learned would be appreciated. I've had the box off and made all the adjustments.

 

[HoleshotHolset]

My only advice is that you have some good air tools around...



A 1/2" impact gun will really help in taking the nut off the pitman shaft...

Make sure you use a really beefy pitman arm puller - I've seen more than one lesser quality pullers ruined while attempting this job.



Other than having good tools - the job is very straight forward. You might want to look into installing a DSS to eliminate the pitman shaft movement that ate up the seal in the first place. Here's a good vendor website that explains the whole shebang: http://www.protintnw.com/steeringsuspension.htm



Matt