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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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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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Gearbox apart.

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This is with the ball guid and holder removed to extract the balls.

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Balls removed.

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

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Remove the dust shield and clip.

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Here is a shot of the seals from AutoZone. They were PowerCraft brand I think.

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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 ...

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Removing the valve housing seal and bearing. I used a large sock and and extension to tap it out. Ca...

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New seal for the valve housing.

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

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Ready to be put back together. When you feed the balls, make sure the ball guide is installed, or th...

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

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Installing the sector shaft. Lube the gears with a little clean power steering fluid to easy this as...

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Don't have a rubber mallet? No sweat! Use a old towels double over to soften the blows. Warning this...

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Finished Product!

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Scratch that, sector shaft is cracked! HAHA good thing I bought this one from pick-n-pull and I have...