Steering box seal leaking - how do I fix it?

[rickhans]

Our '96 1/2 T 4x4 started pumping out power steering fluid at the nut that holds the steering arm on to the steering box. I assume that the seal above the arm is bad causing the fluid to run down the shaft to the nut, although I don't understand why it the fluid is not coming out above the steering arm.



How do I replace this seal. Does the box have to be removed from the frame or can the seal be removed after removing the steering arm?

 

[Dennis Garrett]

My old 84 silverado did the same thing, poured fluid by the seal above the pitman arm. I had to buy a pitman arm puller, remove the big nut, & pull the arm. Then couldn't figure out how to get the seal out. I called around & somebody told me to fire it up, and crank the steering wheel left & right. The hydraulic pressure should push it out, & he was right, it popped it right out. You might try it, worked in my case.

 

[rickhans]

Does any one know if the Chevy technique will work on the Dodge bushing?

 

[rickhans]

Where is every one? I could really use some help.

Is there anyone who has made this repair on a

Dodge 4x4?

 

[Dan_69GTX]

Yes, that should work on your truck.



The other way is to use a punch, put a small hole in the seal and pull it out with a slide hammer. Don't go too deep to hurt a bearing or bushing.