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newguy399

12-15-2013 01:36 PM

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.

38 coupe

12-18-2013 05:46 PM

On the earlier Fords the steering boxes used 90W gear oil. If that runs out of your seals you need new seals.

newguy399

12-19-2013 06:40 AM

Ok thanks that's what I thought would Lucas gear oil work

oldmerc

12-19-2013 08:07 AM

Yes that would be fine but any 90W Hypoid lube will work . Some use John Deere Corn Head Grease .

newguy399

12-19-2013 09:54 AM

Great thanks for the info,and can anyone tell me about the felt washer?

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