power steering sector?
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power steering sector?
I have a leak in my power steering sector. Can I just get a seal kit to fix the box or do I have to get a new one. If I need a new one what other word does the power steering sector go by? Power steering box?
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The mechanic is using the wrong term. I believe the sector gear is integral with the output shaft. The sector gear is called "sector" because it is a "section" of a complete gear. You need to re-seal the power steering box or better yet get a rebuilt unit. Many times the seals go bad because the bearings are bad. If there is any slop in the gear box you need the rebuilt unit.
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Most of the junkyard units will have a lot of slop in them. When a good gearbox comes in many of the junkyard operators or employees pull them off for their own trucks or a buddy's.
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I have to agree with Tourque1st. I'm pretty leary of moving parts from junkyards for our trucks. Most have been scavaged of any good parts. From my experience I rather spend the extra money and not have to do the job twice. Just my 2cents.
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Manchris,
I rebuilt my power steering box got a rebuild kit from Oreilly's for about $30. If I had to do it again I would have bought a rebuilt one, rebuilding it myself was pretty time consuming. Check <!LMC Truck>our site sponsors, you can get a completely rebuilt box, new bearings and all for about $130.
I rebuilt my power steering box got a rebuild kit from Oreilly's for about $30. If I had to do it again I would have bought a rebuilt one, rebuilding it myself was pretty time consuming. Check <!LMC Truck>our site sponsors, you can get a completely rebuilt box, new bearings and all for about $130.
