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Ready for surgery. FYI this is no where a complete rebuild how-to just documenting my experience.
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Ready for surgery. FYI this is no where a complete rebuild how-to just documenting my experience.
Old loose and wet power steering gear box.
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Old loose and wet power steering gear box.
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Use a pit arm puller. You can get one from AutoZone.
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Use a pit arm puller. You can get one from AutoZone.
Gearbox apart.
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Gearbox apart.
This is with the ball guid and holder removed to extract the balls.
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This is with the ball guid and holder removed to extract the balls.
Balls removed.
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Balls removed.
Here is a shot of the large nut and pointing to the allen screw which secures it.
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Here is a shot of the large nut and pointing to the allen screw which secures it.
Remove the dust shield and clip.
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Remove the dust shield and clip.
Here is a shot of the seals from AutoZone. They were PowerCraft brand I think.
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Here is a shot of the seals from AutoZone. They were PowerCraft brand I think.
Here is the new seals on the worm. They stretch some, but don't stretch them to much as they really ...
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Here is the new seals on the worm. They stretch some, but don't stretch them to much as they really ...
Removing the valve housing seal and bearing. I used a large sock and and extension to tap it out. Ca...
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Removing the valve housing seal and bearing. I used a large sock and and extension to tap it out. Ca...
New seal for the valve housing.
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New seal for the valve housing.
Don't forget to put the lock nut and valve housing onto the worm before feeding in the balls.
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Don't forget to put the lock nut and valve housing onto the worm before feeding in the balls.
Ready to be put back together. When you feed the balls, make sure the ball guide is installed, or th...
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Ready to be put back together. When you feed the balls, make sure the ball guide is installed, or th...
A little thread lock for the bolts that will not be touching the power steering fluid.
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A little thread lock for the bolts that will not be touching the power steering fluid.
Installing the sector shaft. Lube the gears with a little clean power steering fluid to easy this as...
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Installing the sector shaft. Lube the gears with a little clean power steering fluid to easy this as...
Don't have a rubber mallet? No sweat! Use a old towels double over to soften the blows. Warning this...
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Don't have a rubber mallet? No sweat! Use a old towels double over to soften the blows. Warning this...
Finished Product!
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Finished Product!
Scratch that, sector shaft is cracked! HAHA good thing I bought this one from pick-n-pull and I have...
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Scratch that, sector shaft is cracked! HAHA good thing I bought this one from pick-n-pull and I have...