Need help, Steering Box
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The Southernmost Mod
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From: Caracas, Venezuela
By that time i just wanted to go home... working on your own truck is quite a complete excercise... But i know the battle isn't over yet, still feels real good. I will start the rebuild today, don't have a proper workplace to wrestle the box, but i think i'll manage.
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Sounds like your having too much fun Encho! Good luck with the rebuild! Maybe get some anti seize for the splines when you put it back so next time it won't test your tools as much, don't get the anti on the threads.
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The Southernmost Mod
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You see? the reason i'm rebuilding my box is because it's leaking steering fluid down the sector shaft. So the arm and shaft where lubbed enough already, PB Blaster wouldn't do a thing for me. A torch could help you, but i wouldn't like any of my parts to loose their temper and become weaker. i'll post some pics soon so you can check how i mounted the extractor in order to be able to apply maximum torque, that and the proper tools will make you manage it in no time.
P.S.: A friend lended me a nice corner in his house to work on my box, i've even managed to take a lot of pics (i'll be sharing them all soon). The rebuild has been going alright, yet i had to stop because i required a tool i didn't have (solved that today). I will continue tomorrow and hope to finish at least the box.
P.S.: A friend lended me a nice corner in his house to work on my box, i've even managed to take a lot of pics (i'll be sharing them all soon). The rebuild has been going alright, yet i had to stop because i required a tool i didn't have (solved that today). I will continue tomorrow and hope to finish at least the box.
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The Southernmost Mod
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Ok, the Steering box is complete, sadly the kit i bought didn't have any new bearings, but the ones in there where like new and made no noise at all... actually all the gears and everything else except the busted seal where in perfect condition. Now, i wonder which would be the better way to put the steering box and all the steering back in place? i'm thinking about the procedure to put the pitman arm back and putting everything else in place. Any ideas? advices?.
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The Southernmost Mod
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Anyone? i guess i'll consult the Haynes on this one before trying anything, just to make it easier on me.
On edit: Hmmm... After checking the Haynes i see it's pretty much what i had in mind, i'll let you guys when i'm done, i will be trying to do this tomorrow when i get back from college (or... maybe i'll skip tomorrow and work on the truck).
On other matter: the threads on the bolts felt a little rough when i assembled the box back, which lubricant do you recomend to keep them in good shape and to keep moisture (and rust) out?.
On edit: Hmmm... After checking the Haynes i see it's pretty much what i had in mind, i'll let you guys when i'm done, i will be trying to do this tomorrow when i get back from college (or... maybe i'll skip tomorrow and work on the truck).
On other matter: the threads on the bolts felt a little rough when i assembled the box back, which lubricant do you recomend to keep them in good shape and to keep moisture (and rust) out?.
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I have no idea if this is the best because I have done it only once. Throw a board across both fenders. Attach the box to a ratchet strap and the ratchet strap to the board for support. Bolt it to the frame. I you have difficulty starting the tubing fittings loosen the clamp holding the cooling tubing to the frame. Install pitman arm and torque to specs.
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Wrap it up guys! it's over!... man i'm glad i'm done with this... well not totally, the high pressure hose has a little leak so i guess it's time for a new one. But for now i'm done. i took LOTS of pics, so i'll try to do a write-up on my experience soon.
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I need to adjust the Sector Shaft Adjusting Screw, as the return (re-centering) of my steering wheel doesn't feel fast enough, to do so i should do it counter clock wise (like loosing the screw, but actually tightening the steering), am i right? i'll go check anyway.