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Rebuilding Power Steering Gearbox

From 1989 Ford Bronco “Lady” — documented by chexmix.

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1989 Ford Bronco - Ready for surgery. FYI this is no where a complete rebuild how-to just documenting my experience.

1989 Ford Bronco - Old loose and wet power steering gear box.

1989 Ford Bronco - A greasy power steering gearbox is shown on a workbench, with tools and cleaning supplies nearby.

1989 Ford Bronco - Use a pit arm puller. You can get one from AutoZone.

1989 Ford Bronco - Gearbox apart.

1989 Ford Bronco - This is with the ball guid and holder removed to extract the balls.

1989 Ford Bronco - Balls removed.

1989 Ford Bronco - Here is a shot of the large nut and pointing to the allen screw which secures it.

1989 Ford Bronco - Remove the dust shield and clip.

1989 Ford Bronco - Here is the new seals on the worm. They stretch some, but don't stretch them to much as they really don't stretch back, but will probably s…

1989 Ford Bronco - Removing the valve housing seal and bearing. I used a large sock and and extension to tap it out. Careful not to damage it!

1989 Ford Bronco - New seal for the valve housing.

1989 Ford Bronco - Don't forget to put the lock nut and valve housing onto the worm before feeding in the balls.

1989 Ford Bronco - Ready to be put back together. When you feed the balls, make sure the ball guide is installed, or they may go the wrong way.

1989 Ford Bronco - A little thread lock for the bolts that will not be touching the power steering fluid.

1989 Ford Bronco - Installing the sector shaft. Lube the gears with a little clean power steering fluid to easy this assembly.

1989 Ford Bronco - Don't have a rubber mallet? No sweat! Use a old towels double over to soften the blows. Warning this destroys your towels.

1989 Ford Bronco - Finished Product!

1989 Ford Bronco - Scratch that, sector shaft is cracked! HAHA good thing I bought this one from pick-n-pull and I have yet another on my truck. SCORE! It's n…