1994 F-150 XL Steering Box Removal?
#1
1994 F-150 XL Steering Box Removal?
Heres' the problem: I have a 1994 F-150 XL with a 300 I6 and the steering box is leaking horribly....I am thinking it is gonna be a minor resealing issu....but I am needing to know how to remove the box, take it apart, reseal it and put it back in......
I really appreciate you guys-
-Wes
I really appreciate you guys-
-Wes
#2
Removing the box from the truck is pretty straight forward. Take loose what needs to be taken loose. I suggest some good quality flare nut wrenches to take the fluid lines loose so you don't round them off and have a mess. I would use a pickle fork to take the steering linkage loose from the pitman arm. I had a terrible time getting pitman arm off my '94, I had to take the box to a welding shop and have them remove it.
As far as replacing the seals, Ford sells seal kits, one for the upper and one for the lower. Not too expensive, I suggest genuine Ford. Don't try to use up all the parts in the kit. As far as getting the old seals out, punch a hole in it and pry it out or turn a screw in it and pull it out, use your imagination. Good luck.
As far as replacing the seals, Ford sells seal kits, one for the upper and one for the lower. Not too expensive, I suggest genuine Ford. Don't try to use up all the parts in the kit. As far as getting the old seals out, punch a hole in it and pry it out or turn a screw in it and pull it out, use your imagination. Good luck.
#3
You don't need to remove the box from the truck to replace the seals. I don't have the directions, but it's possible to just change the seals. Try a search.
If you can spend the extra money on it, just get a new steering box. I just put one in my Bronco and the steering is as tight as new. I bought my steering box from Red-Head Steering Gears, Seattle WA - Red-Head Steering Gears Home.
The tool to remove the pitman arm from the box is called a pitman arm puller. You can rent one at the parts store.
If you can spend the extra money on it, just get a new steering box. I just put one in my Bronco and the steering is as tight as new. I bought my steering box from Red-Head Steering Gears, Seattle WA - Red-Head Steering Gears Home.
The tool to remove the pitman arm from the box is called a pitman arm puller. You can rent one at the parts store.
#5
You need a puller to remove the pitman arm. it comes off nice and easy with the right tool, as do most things. DO NOT use a pickle fork to remove the drag link from the pitman arm. If you do, you'll end up tearing the rubber boot and then will be replacing the joint also. Use a press or turn the castle nut over upside down and thread it on a few turns. then, using a bfh, give it a good smack. The puller is still your best option though.
#6
I had a heck of time getting pitman arm off the shaft. I have several pullers and because back of arm is beveled; it required yet another puller and heat from torch. Took several hours of "heated" work. The reman boxes may not be the best. I went through two from Advance. They were sloppy and leaked at the hoses and lines from seats recut too deeply. Take them back until you get a good one. Use the source mentioned above; it has been recommended in many threads.
#7
Ok guys here;s the scoop on whats went down so far:
1-I did in fact use a pickle fork to undo the drag link from the Pitman arm; But I took the skid plat off so I could turn the fork in any direction and still get some good taps in-It fell right off.
2-I removed the 2 hoses from the PUMP, reason being it allows for more moving around.
3-I successfully ripped both metal hoses from the top of the steering box due to the fittings rusting to the hose, I later found that Advance sell replaces for ONLY $29.95 and $19.95, the re-seal kit itsself is only $8.50 from Car-Quest, and now I need another boot for two reasons
A-I tore the hell out of the existing one
B-It needed replacing anyways.....
Only thing left to do is take the bolt out of the steering shaft, and yes its a PITA....And remove the 3 longer than needed bolts from the frame....
Again Thanks all, Its really helping in this case of DKS......When I get my tax returns I am replacing the inner/outer tierod ends, sleeves, idler and pitman arms, and the drag link bars.....and possibly replace the box in general.....
-Wes
P.S-You guys are the best...
1-I did in fact use a pickle fork to undo the drag link from the Pitman arm; But I took the skid plat off so I could turn the fork in any direction and still get some good taps in-It fell right off.
2-I removed the 2 hoses from the PUMP, reason being it allows for more moving around.
3-I successfully ripped both metal hoses from the top of the steering box due to the fittings rusting to the hose, I later found that Advance sell replaces for ONLY $29.95 and $19.95, the re-seal kit itsself is only $8.50 from Car-Quest, and now I need another boot for two reasons
A-I tore the hell out of the existing one
B-It needed replacing anyways.....
Only thing left to do is take the bolt out of the steering shaft, and yes its a PITA....And remove the 3 longer than needed bolts from the frame....
Again Thanks all, Its really helping in this case of DKS......When I get my tax returns I am replacing the inner/outer tierod ends, sleeves, idler and pitman arms, and the drag link bars.....and possibly replace the box in general.....
-Wes
P.S-You guys are the best...
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