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Old Dec 15, 2013 | 01:36 PM
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steering box grease?
Hey guys I was cleaning and inspecting the steering box,I got the steering wheel off and took the column off and noticed a felt pad at the bottom of column.what is the purpose of this and what kind of grease should I put in? How do I know if needs new seals? Also the gears move freely.
 
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On the earlier Fords the steering boxes used 90W gear oil. If that runs out of your seals you need new seals.
 
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Ok thanks that's what I thought would Lucas gear oil work
 
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Yes that would be fine but any 90W Hypoid lube will work . Some use John Deere Corn Head Grease .
 
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Great thanks for the info,and can anyone tell me about the felt washer?
 
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