i got a new problem
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Laughing Gas
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i got a new problem
today while changing my oil, when i was under the truck , i noticed that i have oil coming from the steering box, i cant see exactly where it is coming from, i use a mirror on a telescoping rod, but i still couldnt see where the leak is exactly. do you guys think that i will have to change out the whole box, and how hard and what steps are involved in doing so, i am not a mechanic but i do know a little bit, so is this job hard for a novice??? also anyone have any ideas what else could be leaking on the steering box, a line maybe??
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Probably a hose and or fitting at a connection. Not rocket science but you have to pinpoint it to fix it. I recommend some Simple Green clean up and then find where it is. Replacing the pump, (probably not necessary), does involve removing the pulley and installing on the new IIRC.
Do not let this go as the PS system is directly connected to the brake system. When the power steering goes out, your power assist brakes go with it.
Do not let this go as the PS system is directly connected to the brake system. When the power steering goes out, your power assist brakes go with it.
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Laughing Gas
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i will look into this tommorow or the next thanks for the info, if it is a line do i just change it out and the add fluid to make up the loss, or do i have to do some sort of bleeding and what not?
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Some folks like to do a flush when repairing the PS system. It uses mercon tranny fluid in case you weren't aware of that. You could always simply top it off and drive the air out. Flushing is not mandatory but will assure you a clean fluid is in there.
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by zx250
Did you by chance turn the steering wheel with the engine off? I know for a fact that will push fluid out of the vent hole on the pump.
no not that i know of, its hard to see on top ofthe box and behind it, not much room there, think if i take the wheelwell plastic off i could get a better veiw?
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Laughing Gas
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well i had a good look today at the steering box, and for all i can see and figure out is that i have no lines leaking, and it seems that the oil is coming from where the shaft goes into the steering box, so there must be a seal there that has gone bad, does this sound right to you guys or do you think that the box is toast??
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Originally Posted by mybigredford
well i had a good look today at the steering box, and for all i can see and figure out is that i have no lines leaking, and it seems that the oil is coming from where the shaft goes into the steering box, so there must be a seal there that has gone bad, does this sound right to you guys or do you think that the box is toast??
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Laughing Gas
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Originally Posted by Action4478
Your call on replacement...usually , a seal goes bad because the bearing behind it craps out ....Is there any movement in the shaft?....
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Originally Posted by Action4478
Your call on replacement...usually , a seal goes bad because the bearing behind it craps out ....Is there any movement in the shaft?....
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Laughing Gas
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well i havent had a chance to check the steering shaft for movement, but it sounds as if thats my problem too, did you by any chance ask the dealership how much they charge to put a new one in for curiosity sake???
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Laughing Gas
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well i phoned ford just for the hell of it to ask them what a new box will cost, and the guy tells me ( i have an 02) when was my truck built, and i have no idea, he says well if it was built after the 5th month in 02 it will be 500 bucks and if it is built before that it will be 1600 bucks. crazy huh. so then i phone napa, and they ask me if i have a 32 or a 36 spline shaft, and i again say i have no idea, anyways the cost for those ones where 360 and 364. and to continue my investigation i phone one more parts place and they ask my no questions about shaft splines and whatnot, just if it was diesel or not, and thier price was 440. no i want to know, how can i tell how many splines i have, i would like to get the napa part but they have to order either one, so i dont want to order the wrong one, can you guys help me??
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Laughing Gas
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the build date was 02/02 so i have the more expensive one, but i made a mistake, it wasnt 1600 it is 729.00 and the other was 500.
but i want to get the napa one, so i need to find out how many splines i have and ford said they didnt know. anyone have any idea???
but i want to get the napa one, so i need to find out how many splines i have and ford said they didnt know. anyone have any idea???