steering box seal replacement tip
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steering box seal replacement tip
I had to replace the pinion seal on my '92 F-150 4x4 this week and I learned a time saving tip from a co-worker. The service manual suggests disassembling the steering box to remove the seal, but if you remove the snap ring and give a quick jerk on the steering wheel with the engine running it will pop the seal right out. Be sure to have a pan under the truck to catch the oil.
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steering box seal replacement tip
Yes, Just grab the wheel and turn it 1/4 turn or less in one direction as fast as possible. The oil pressure will push the seal out. I had to do this about three times before the seal popped out.
Note: In my first post I called it a pinion seal, I meant to say pitman shaft seal. I'm not sure what the correct term is, but I'm referring to the seal on the shaft where the pitman arm is attached.
Note: In my first post I called it a pinion seal, I meant to say pitman shaft seal. I'm not sure what the correct term is, but I'm referring to the seal on the shaft where the pitman arm is attached.
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