how to rebuild power steering gear box saginaw part 2

[@ravaginggoatman]

Thanks Chris, I have reviewed several videos for this project but you are the only one that took the time to show and explain the pain in the ass ball bearings. Its awesome that 5 years after posting and so many people have been helped. thanks again.

[@andrewrobertson7358]

Brilliant Chris. I am in the final throws of doing this job right now. I have been constantly referring back to these vids to make sure I hadn't missed any thing. You have saved me loads of money due to the huge cost of importing a heavy steering gear box here into the UK. Thanks so much.

[@jjbailey01]

When messing with Teflon seals, I learned this trick using some plastic from a two liter bottle or similar and a hose clamp. Cut a strip of plastic from the bottle. Install the seal, then wrap with the plastic. Use the clamp to apply pressure to the seal to get it to seat and get used to the idea of being cramped into the groove.

[@zacharyotremba109]

I had issues with the 3 smaller Teflon seals. I cut up a beer can and used 3 hose clamps 15 min later it went right in.

[@chevybeaglenox2402]

Great idea

[@johnnybegood6228]

Thank you, Chris, for showing how to put power steering box back together correctly.

[@deankay4434]

I agree with Chris Craft. I was taught to use trans-gel or vaseline, as it melts and blends with P/S fluid. Just like ATF. Plus, like automatic transmissions, they also used hard Teflon seals, the white ones. Carefully install these and do not roll. You can cut a large soda bottle, lube it and slide the seals in place, preferably the bottom seals first. Now, these need re-sized to fit inside the bore. It is tapered to facilitate the installation of this spool valve with the worm gear attached to the input shaft. This gives a delayed twisting action and provides a feed-back or road feel. (Note; this part is different from truck / van to car. Even sedan to station wagon in this era) Once the Teflon seals are installed, overlap these with the cut soda bottle and place large hose clamps and tighten down. Leave on for an hour or two, but only remove just before installing the valve assembly with the worm gear on, into the housing. The input shaft needs a preload to rotate freely but with no play. Marking this before disassembly is a normal practice, but after cleaning, new parts and seals, it maybe to loose or too tight. Use good judgement if you don’t have the correct tool to be used with a beam type torque wrench. Before installing the cross shaft of pitman shaft housing, loosen the preload screw & lock nut on top. I go 1/2 turn because it’s easy to remember. If too tight due to the rebuilding procedure, the aluminum top cover will crack. Also, when installing the housing end cap, use 1 or 2 large (Deep) wood clamp(s) on cover to input housing end. This safely holds the aluminum cap on the O-ring, compressing it enough to ease the installation of the steel “Cir-Clip” into its groove. The housing fills quickly once the engine is started so watch the pumps fluid level and turn the wheel left to right or lock to lock, while the wheels are off the ground, as this will help purge air from the steering gear and lines. (Note) The less number of ball bearing grooves total on the worm gear, makes the steering gear ratio quicker. This is found on certain vehicles during s the 70’s & 80’s like the Corvette. Good luck finding one of these in the bone yard. Today, that part is in a CAD drawing and made by CNC machines, they are on contract for limited companies and not sold out-right. So, find a machinists and make a new friend. Retired ASE Master Tech

[@King-qv1pd]

Thank you so much Chris I have a 71 El Camino and I'm trying to fix all the leaks and restore it. I have a Saginaw as well. Very helpful. Dad was super big into cars but has passed and now I'm trying to finish the project we both started sometime ago. Thank you for all that you do.

[@Wellreadneck22]

also, I recommend not using wheel bearing grease, as it does not readily dissolve in the fluid. Power steering oil works fine. For the ball return guide, I used an engine assembly paste to hold the last balls in place. Great video, it helped me through it! and your musical taste is excellent.

[@Texasknowhow]

Thanks for taking the time to film and publish these two videos. They do really help folks understand what they are getting into. Take care, Clay

[@G_Machine_Joe]

Sabbath and Metallica rebuild music is the ONLY way I do rebuilds. Good pair of videos man... thank you very much.

[@laurierawsthorne5834]

Hey Chris, the easiest way to handle those Teflon seals in the Saginaw steering box is to wrap a lubricated zip-lock tie around the fitted o'ring and pull it up like you do with a ring compressor. Fit the piston into the bore and the zip-lock just slides off. You will fit all the teflons and piston in no time at all. Keep up the good work and videos.

[@Lolavsluigi]

Hi ! nice video ! rebuilding power steerings for trucks is my job since 2005 ! you did a good job on that one ! I have a tip on how to fit teflon rings (the 3 little ones and even the big one on the piston) and how to get them back in normal shape ! I use a small cord (string) , then you just carefully put them in place by pulling them with the string after that you just pull the string out and then to make the teflon ring back to its size you can use electrical tape (3m,scotch,nitto) just a couple off rounds around the piston and you let it rest for an hour or so , It really works good ( because you don't always have the right tools) . ( I'm from Belgium so normally I speak dutch , hopefully you understand what I tried to explane ) . grtz Laurens , have a nice day !

[@ingsperalta]

hello do you have any idea how to get a steering box for 1988 truck toyota ln65??

[@frankburn6312]

Lola vs Luigi put electric tape around to protect it then hose clamps to size them back up.

[@ronswartz1176]

Great video! I have been looking all over you tube to find a video on putting balls in a worm gear! I can’t find any on putting those balls in. I am rebuilding a Ford 5000 tractor power steering assembly! It has 28 balls to put in a long worm drive. I got them in and I think it is right, but I have to put it back on the tractor to check. For a long time, I didn’t know I was supposed to take that tube for the balls of and I was trying to put them in at the top of the worm drive. I could get about one half of them in and no more. I tried 4 or 5 times. This video really helped! Thank you!

[@michaelnagel3273]

Hi Chris, trank you very much for the video! It took me several times with the balls. I own a Dodge Ramcharger 1985 4x4, there you has to turn clockwise to install the balls, the piston is built a litten different. Michael from Germany

[@nwpaironhead]

Hey Chris. Wanted to saw thanks! Just rebuilt the steering box on my 77 K20, thanks to this video. Really helpful and cracked me up. No frills , just real! Oh and I found it easier to get the piston , with the pain in the ... Teflon seal in if I put it in the toaster oven at 180 degrees for about 1/2 hour. Gotta buy my wife a new toaster oven now though.🤣 Thanks again!

[@chriscraft77022]

you are welcome.. I am not a master of this but I did rebuild 2 and saved like $400 .. they both work perfect to this day with no leaks

[@BobVan]

Mine on my 74 GMC P3500 stepvan (Saginaw 708 series gearbox) only had 22 balls in the ball screw as well). The chrome plated balls that looked silver were.001” larger than the darker bearings so I had to stagger them in. I also fought that Teflon seal in the main ball screw piston and had to use a piston ring compressor sleeve to get it in. Thanks for sharing!

[@stevenjohnson3762]

Chris Thanks for your video. I bet I have watched it 10 times! It has really helped in my box rebuild (68 Camaro). I thought about buying a new one but I liked the challenge and watching this gave me a lot more confidence. Interestingly, My bearings (recirculating), were in the opposite direction- They were in the position of where your bolts where and my bolts were in the position of where your inlet/outlets were. I made a few mistakes but was easy enough to go back and fix. The ball bearings took me 7 tries until I found out what was really going on. I had 24 bearings and realized that if I put 6 bearings in the crossover with grease, it solve one of the problems. The other problem was that after installing the bearings, I let the unit travel to far and a few of the bearings were able to pass to the front. That jammed the other end and I had to remove and try it again. You have over a 1/4 mill. views so I know you helped a bunch of people! Again, Thanks for the video!

[@zacharymikell1847]

Going to give it my best shot on my 86 C10. Started with the input shaft seal, and ended up pulling the worm gear out unknowingly and well… here I am lol…

[@stuckinmygarage6220]

Hi, Chris. Thanks for the honest advice and explanations. Your two videos convinced me that I better not tackle it, myself. " A man's gotta' know his limitations." BTW, love that spline ratchet tool.

[@stevenjensen288]

Chris, thank you for the attention to how to insert the ball bears correctly. I spent 4 hours trying to get mine in on a 2000 TJ. I think this video cleared up my problem.

[@chriscraft77022]

lmao... i spent 2 hours

[@kenmorgan9528]

I never knew what was meant by "recirculating ball bearing" mechanism....now I know. Thanks for this.

[@rocknrod32]

Well I just finished the disassembly part, new parts will be here Friday and I will be ready to assemble a clean box and parts using your video. Actually you inspired me to do this, thanks.

[@chriscraft77022]

the bearings are hard to put back in just remember there are small and big and they go back in that order.. mine had all the same size so I didn’t go over that

[@ABML99]

Thanks Chris! Love your videos...Learned quite a bit on Power Steering Box rebuild...Nicely Done...

[@carlfetterman8808]

I didn’t find your video until after I started to rebuild mine. I would not have attempted it if I heard your advice. I had to try maybe four times to get the balls in right. Kept losing one or two down the wrong way. I may yet end up buying a rebuilt one since I haven’t put it back on the truck yet to try it. You made it seem easy compared to all the problems I had.

[@flynnseddon4697]

Thank you for doing this video Just rebuilding my C10 Steering box it saved my ass its 2022 so thank you Hope you are well Cheers

Just wanted to thank you and tell you you have a great taste in music! Heard SigurRós, Tool and was it American Football? Anywhoo! Many thanks from a garage in Iceland 🙂

[@davidtoddmickens5558]

U are one of the BEST TEACHER ON THE WEB.. THANK YOU VERy VerY much .. sincerely D.T.M...but your audio cut out twice..

[@chriscraft77022]

copy right music

[@marcusandersson712]

I have a leak on my 59 Pontiac on the input shaft. Same design on my gear so now I am quite sure I can manage the job without taking the gear out. Just loose the steering column and pull it a bit into the car then I can take the plug assembly out. Thanks for a good movie!Marcus, Sweden.

[@Adjeglas]

I think its easyer to take him first complete out. Do you still have your Pontiac '59 ? I have a Catalina. [e-mail]

[@MichaelCipi]

This video is made infinitely better by The Sword. Well done

[@foofoojergins9741]

Good video. The Teflon rings are definitely the hardest part. I messed the new one up and had to put the old one back on ha.

[@AlienRestoMod]

As always great job. My steering box is leaking in the same spot but now I feel comfortable enough to rebuild. 👽

[@lstevens1512]

the worse part was getting the pitman arm off. Make a long story short , I ended up using a acetylene tanks to heat it up and still had to use a breaker bar with extended pipe and quench it in oil. I really do appreciate the time you took in showing us this. Every glad you emphasized on each things. I almost didn't bother marking the end. Glad I did to get manufacturing torque. Them elongated bearings are roller bearings. That's okay, just want to say thank you.

[@MoDawdy]

i know this is an old video, but with that teflon seal you can do what is common for home builds with transmissions. place it on the piston, then tightly wrap around the outside with electrical tape and let it sit for a while. that will squeeze it with out risk of cutting or damaging and help 'shrink' it down so that it will fit in the case much easier. teflon seals on auto's do this, such as those used on 4L60E's etc.

[@mshawnmhulett]

This is a great video. I was planning on doing one on my corvette steering gear but this video explains a lot . If you can't follow this video and be successful in your rebuild then you need to send it out to someone who can . Great job on this video.

[@chriscraft77022]

ive known a lot of car guys fail at this job and just buy a new one.... i know a lot of car guys that will not even touch this job... to me: it is about saving $300... LMAO.. both of the boxes i built work perfect to this day but i honestly cant say i would want to rebuild another one.. thanks for watching,,

[@mshawnmhulett]

Chris Craft I really don't understand those people. This is the true meaning of being a tech... I mean anybody can change a part. This is becoming a lost skill in the world. Thanks for the video dude. it is great to teach people

[@D65STANG]

Great job great video gave me the confidence to tackle my 1966 Malibu That leaks out the front Thank you very much Chris

[@cbobmonster]

I love how down to earth you are no bullshit just showing us what to do thanks for the video

[@paulagorgas9338]

Thank you! Great video. I read the unit repair manual for a 1979 Camaro and it said there are silver and black bearings and to alternate them. As for the difficult first seal to get in I used a piston ring compressor and it dropped right in. Cheers

[@chrismyles1538]

The balls are not actually black they are just sort of silver gray while the others are shiny silver. The dark ones are about 1/1000 of an inch smaller and in my gearbox there are 12 silver ones and 10 dark ones. You have to look close in good light to see the difference or measure them with a good micrometer.

[@Cpcsof1]

After watching part 1 as well as this video, I was able to replace the leaky input shaft seal gasket and dust cover on my steering box. Much appreciated!

[@darenm5691]

Does the worm gear stay in place so that top assembly can come out. I'm thinking I can do it with the box still on the car. Thoughts?

[@darenm5691]

I had room with the column pulled back to remove the top assy of the box, ie lock nut and valve assy. All done without removing the box. Replaced the oil seal and dust seal.

[@josephpuchel6497]

Hello nice tutorial great job. I like everything about mechanics and thought about going through the box on my 89 K5 Blazer which is leaking. I might just order a rebuilt for now and keep original for rebuilding

[@michaelcostello6991]

Excellent video footage of ball bearings being inserted. Thanks for clarity.

[@DS-Turbo]

For the Teflon seal to get it so it fits in the case use some electrical tape enough on there so you won't damage the seal when you use a hose clamp over it so you can tighten it up snuggly to shrink the seal down a bit and when your ready to install the part with the seal take the clamp and tape off and put it in the hole. It'll expand back to shape before you start to use it. We do this for transmissions so you don't rip the seals. That's the reason why most people can't get transmissions to work probably using solid teflon seals and why they use cross cut seals instead because they don't have the knowledge

[@chriscraft77022]

I might make an updated better video.. will do that for sure 100%

[@thomasopdahl1873]

Strange what stays in a person's mind. I haven't touched one of these since 1972 in car school when I was 19 and this was still familiar. The recirculating balls are genius. I just bought a 454 suburban that is in great shape but wanders. I've got a spare box that I'll rebuild and swap out. Let you know if its tightens things out. Thanks for the video.

[@chatorosales866]

I thought that very thing. Buy a new box and rebuild the old one. Thanks for the video..

[@toddsoesbe9251]

Thanks man. I am now much more confident about trying this rebuild for my '77 Checker Marathon gearbox. Great shop music by the way. Stay gold!

[@chriscraft77022]

the only part that is tricky is getting the bearings ball bearings back in.. and that main Teflon/ oring .. watch all the videos on KZbin several times before building.. remember the 2 diameter ball bearings.. if you have them

[@jankrusina4092]

@@chriscraft77022 Hi, beautiful video, we just don't know how to adjust the teeth in the auger. Clearly the screw on the lid, but how much is tightening?

[@tjoyce81]

Thanks for the videos on rebuilding this box. Great info, and it really helped me understand what the ball bearings do.

[@themisunderstoodgorilla7030]

This is awesome mate, thanks so much for your time and expertise, just ordered a kit for my 1984 Jeep here in Aus, gotta wait now for shipping from the good ol US of A !!

[@jasonpeterson1506]

Great video. Thank you for sharing the details and the techniques

[@saturnthefox3971]

thank you for the video i did the first part and took a break tomorrow will continue to finish it taking it apart and cleaning it. thanks man

[@Bonno460xvr]

old video i known but this was a help, lastly i found on my case, there was a ridge that was sharp that made mine hard to install with the big teflon seal. Ruined one and had to buy another. I used a flap disc on a dremel and beveled the edge. the seal won't make it that far back once assembled so it don't matter that is isn't perfectly "round" right there. Then i rewashed the case in the parts washer

[@crpgap9595]

You can heat the teflon ring in near boiling water for about 5 minutes. Next, get it on over the o-ring. Then while its still warm, slide the piston slowly in, even spinning it a little. The teflon ring will resize(shrink) as it cools in the cylinder. You can always reheat the tef ring on the piston in hot water as well and squeeze it with your hand to resize it too, but that will take a few minutes.

[@MathieuC]

Nice video, looks like the same steering box as the Humvee :)

[@rexsaw]

The thrust bearing has a bearing Inch Pound preload specification for it, you adjust with an inch pound torque wrench on the end of the shaft while adjusting it with the proper spanner wrench.

[@robertq5390]

Very helpful, thanks Chris. But you should dismantle the valve body and replace the O ring inside.

[@ebeaulieu813]

Here is the trick we use with Teflon seals in transmissions. Simply find a hose clamp that fits the circumference and tighten it carefully around the seal compressing it. leave it sit for half hour or more before removing clamp and installing. Another trick is using mylar plastic wrapping plastic around seal acting as a cone guide and installing assembly into case then sliding mylar out. A picture would be better unfortunately don't have one.

[@chriscraft77022]

+E Beaulieu wow.................. i actually have like 20 of those big hose clamps.......... thanks for the useful info

[@toxsickdog]

That's how I did mine, with a hose clamp & then stuck it in the freezer for 30 minutes. I just came across this video because I had trouble getting the balls in, now I am going to try again and see if I can get this son of bitch done

[@ebeaulieu813]

Petroleum jelly helps keep the balls together, will dissolve in power steering fluid or ATF.

[@neighborhoodwatch1621]

I did this and it worked perfect.

[@carolyncasias6689]

Sealfora76chevystringbox

[@chriswiseman5143]

The problem with that teflon seal in the beginning of the video was that it needs to shrink down so it will fit in the case bore. You could take a large zip tie, pull it tight around the teflon seal, and let it sit for about an hour. This would achieve the same goal of getting the teflon to shrink down without risking damge by sliding it into the case.

[@PackedFunk]

Great job Chris.

[@victormalagon5172]

Once again thank you for sharing your knowledge.

[@leiftommyjohnsen5762]

Thanks for this video. keep up the good work!! Tommy from Norway

[@whistlebitgarage1740]

I use a motorcycle piston ring compressor for the Teflon rings, tap it in w/ a hammer handle…works great!

[@violak6365]

Your right. The Teflon ring on the large piston was stubborn. Don't be tempted to hit it with a hammer. I used a heat gun to warm everything up.Grease/lube and I used a piston ring compressor to put it in. You may need to tap it lightly with a wood dowel/hammer handle. went right in.

[@toxsickdog]

thanks for the video, I got the pump all rebuilt and back on the vehicle. but the steering wheel is super tight, will not move left or right. when it was on the bench it works nice and smooth. I wonder if air can get trapped in the system, similar to brake systems.

[@chriscraft77022]

+nevada smith it should stop doing that and start working just keep turning it left to right and make sure it has fluid of course... my chevelle did that at first

[@jimycrkcorn43]

Nicely done🥸🥸

[@michaelmeo1136]

On my retaining plug it was not doing its job as if someone switch THE RETAINER to a smaller size. All that usually held into place could slip easily over the retainer. Thanks for the video

[@MasterChief-sl9ro]

You put that seal on like you do in transmissions. You use a feeler gauge spoon type. Then as you push. You slide the feeler gauge around it. And use transmission assembly lube on PS units.

[@jorgegrealty]

well this gear box is also leaking on my g20, but i think i will just take it to the shop. Looks like alot of work to rebuild it, but thx for the video.

[@luizchevelle7218]

Great videos on Saginaw power box. No gloves just like me.

[@chriscraft77022]

🤔

[@johnjames5020]

Great video. Here's a question no one can seem to answer. Looking at the hose ports on my box the pressure side seems to have something in the bottom of the port. Maybe a screen? On the return side I can see straight into the box.

[@chriscraft77022]

yeah, ive seen the screen.. the pump has these little floating rectangles that can be damaged.. just a precaution in case the pump fails..

[@rocknrod32]

It's a check valve. Actually if you take an easy out and remove the bronze cone you will find a very small thin plate that sits against the bronze cone, under it is a spring. That's it, they call it a check valve.

[@EATSLEEPFARM]

Awesome video man this was one of the best rebuild videos on anything I’ve ever seen. Like you said no magic trick to show you something already put together. More times then none those are the crucial moments where you find your self questioning how somethin goes and the video has skipped over that. Great stuff here man. Like and subscribe

[@pm1035]

Wow! you are a true master mechanic. I wish I had your confidence. I'm going to try and rebuild a steering box from my 78 Big Bronco. Is the process pretty much the same? I purchased an Edelmann rebuild kit.

[@chriscraft77022]

I've never worked on a bronco but if it's a Saginaw box it will be very similar.

[@ashqelon7267]

Very good tutorial, looks very doable.Thx.

[@chuckmiller9469]

Big OZZY Blacksabbath fan Great video Dec2019

[@petemartin2824]

Very thorough man. Thanks

[@janglin5505]

Hell yeah man!!! You replied!!! Thanks for that man...that plus your vidoes made my mind up...i am gonna dig in bro and enjoy this...thanks again man.

[@mattg5962]

Thank you for confirming I put those bearings in wrong for not one but two rebuilds I'm doing. One I did has the darker/shinier bearings, the other one had bearings that were all the same.

[@sampson7941]

Nice to see that i dont need to try that. Ill buy one

[@rexbenefield5742]

You made putting that piston back in easy. I think the teflon seal is making it snug on the sides of the case and it doesn’t want to move.

[@brethager3265]

What happened to the sound at 11:33? So much you were saying was missed.

[@QWERTYZ1CATS]

Probably got a copyright strike on this video.

[@Wellreadneck22]

I had an issue as well, with the teflon seals on both the rack piston, and the (3) on the valve body. My solution was to set them in their grooves, with the o-ring, then tightened a hose clamp over them. After sitting overnight like that, they installed without issue

[@Kotaztrafee]

So the bearings had to be reused? No copyright strikes on the music?! hehehhe I do not have the patience I used to and after being broke down for two weeks I just want to get back on the road. Haaaa, just as I typed this you stated that "it is time consuming". Now you said it is tricky. This is not easy! Probably the most important things you said to help me decide.!! I will get angry. Challenging repairs no longer have the reward they used to. I have decided to get a reman for 300$. Fortunately God sent me just enough money to get one.! Great job on the video !

[@chriscraft77022]

both of my boxes I rebuilt work great to this day.. my boxes were leaking fluid only so they didn’t need a complete bearing rebuild. dont ever run transmission fluid in place of power steering fluid. neither box had excessive play or I would of bought a reman one

[@Kotaztrafee]

@@chriscraft77022 I would never think of putting Bud Lite in my steering system or blood system. Seriously though. Putting the pitman arm on my reman gear box and I thought it was the wrong steering gear because the arm splines did not meet up with the gear splines. I have about 3/16 of arm splines still showing. After accusing Advanced Auto of it being the wrong gear I watched some videos to see that the arm does stand off the end of the gear splines by about 3/16. I can see the purpose of this but I didn't know. I thought the arm had to move in far enough to hit the dust shield. But, the rubber dust shield move down to touch it.

[@pn7064]

Thanks man, this helped a ton!

[@ironearl69]

Good afternoon, very good video...thanks for making it. I am rebuilding a Saginaw power steering gear box with a large 76 embossed on it. I was told it was for my 1977 Jeep CJ 7 with a V8. My question is that upon disassembly I only have 22 ball bearings. I did a bit of research and some folks are saying that International boxes used 22 bearings, but do you have any knowledge on this? The 76 stamping on the case I believe is correct for my CJ 7.

[@MiguelAngel-pz2sd]

Thank you Chris, very nice video, this really helps.

[@hikeleeman2944]

Hi Chris, graet job on the rebuilt. I had watched your video and also rebuilt my 2000 GMC steering box which happen to be just like this one. The box seems to be ok except I now have a automatic steering I don't know how to fix. I had a broken clock spring and I was trying to knock off the steering wheel before I actually got a puller, now the steering turns automatically to the right whenever I start the truck and just stay there with a clicking sound. It there an adjustment on the steering column or somewhere to adjust the steering back to normal? Or did I mess up with the steering box rebuilt? I really need some help, it has been a month and I can't figure it out.

[@victorlarreal5960]

Great video Chris thanks to you I could rebuild my father's steering gear box. I'd like to know if you know how to rebuild a Dodge Dart 1970 Steering gear box. I'm already reading the service manual about how to do it, but i'd like to know if there are some tricks I must know before tearing apart my steering box. Greeting from Venezuela.

[@janglin5505]

Right on man!!! Best video hands down with my kind of music man. I'm fixing to tackle this project myself and have watched both these videos probly 20 times man...mine has a BAD input shaft leak and gonna do the whole seal kit like you did...wish me luck man...have been around the block so ta speak on cars trucks and big trucks...but this is a get your shit together bigtime before you start type job know whata mean LOOOLOLOLOL... Again i thank you for taking your time to show us how it's done man.

[@ldnwholesale8552]

I like the very sophisticated tool for doing up the big lock nut,, a piece of crappy waterpipe!! Find yourself a bit of brass about 6" long.

[@chriscraft77022]

have you ever worked on a car? NO

[@uncletomsgarage]

Hey guys can you use an arbor press to push in all those seals and shafts. HF has a 5.5" one for around $60 thought it might come in handy to have one don't know how much clearance I would need for this job however.

[@SamboNagga]

do you think, that the input shaft can be removed by itself, just to change the seals there, while the gearbox is still in the vehicle (79 truck). i have a lot of room i think, due to a body lift, and once the steering shaft is gone i think it would be fairly easy, since it was the first part you removed in Part 1, and one of the last parts you reinstalled.

[@diegonavarro7704]

thanks a lot, really, mine is dripping on the side that goes de wand, its a D-150 but it's the same box, I would like to make all the process but for now I'll only change that seal, too bad y did'nt mark before dissasemble it, but the rusty marks and the thingten wold help. Maybe on vacations i'll do it complete

[@Adjeglas]

Thanks for the film Chris ! Who have the answer for me ? On the Rotary valve; are you shore thats its not nesserery that rubber O-rings be placed, under the new teflon O rings ? in the master repairkit 8524, are these 3 rubber O-rings included. The old teflon rings did not have O-rings under.

[@mercedescherokee6853]

I would use vaseline, its petroleum based and will disolve in the power steering fluid once its in the vehicle. Kind of like rebuilding a wankel!!!! lots of vaseline FTW!!!!!!!!

[@jojos4899]

Hey Chris I must repair my box. The upper shaft seals are leaking. I can move the shaft up and down. I think this isn't normal. Can i correct the move? Great video 👍👍👍

[@paulstevenson4160]

Great video Chris. What is the part number of the rebuild kit?

[@chriscimino7854]

Hello Chris my 1976 Pontiac firebird gearbox was leaking and I replaced the input shaft seal and pinion seal but it was still leaking. I finally found that it was leaking out of the torsion bar. I had to press out the pin that holds the torsion bar inside the input shaft and it has a groove inside the input shaft where looks like an o ring goes. There was no o ring. Maybe it uses sealant adhesive but I found an o ring that I can fit inside and pushed the torsion bar back in and re assemble and no more leaks. Not much information on the torsion bar on Google and no seal kit for the torsion bar

[@rogeroconnell9472]

Thank you!!!!! You saved me!!!!😀

[@pablodiez3320]

Estimado Chris: sabe la identificacion de esta caja, me parece que es exactamente igual a la que tengo en una pick up c 10, cuando desarme y arregle le aviso. saludos muy buena la explicacion de lo que pude entender

[@lizdejesus5578]

AWESOME CHRIS

[@duganr6090]

I've installed 2 reman boxes in my 88 chevy truck. both were junk. The play seems to be in the input side, would the input preload be the culprit? Thanks and Merry Christmas

[@beardedg500]

I really liked the video my bearded friend. Following you!!

[@trekitravel4690]

Is it possible to pull just the top cap, 4 bolts and the lock nut (possibly the threaded "screw" if necessary) for a copper gasket change without having to pull that whole shaft out too?

[@scottlaborde9023]

Dude I never seen you change out the seals and washer and snap ring on the lower pitman that's what I need help with!!!