Leaking steering gearbox input seal. Trw. Power steering leak

[@WilleJamesHuff]

Aside from what the videos about it’s kinda cool hearing air tools in a shop. So much cordless stuff now just isn’t the same

[@robertwalters3562]

Where would one buy the fitting & the install tool? I love this channel

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for watching and reaching out. I actually got my tool kit on Amazon but the plug I made myself. Seemed to work out best.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@russell Dotson.. I think you tube moved your comment. Not sure why but they’ve been doing that quite a bit with people. I just mess around. I see where your coming from though , but there is a reason for it. A lot of moisture can get in there and that’s an integral part of the system. So to prevent than and prolong the seal they use a moisture wicking grease to keep the system clean outside of the seal. Granted over 100k miles it looks bad there anyway but it’s the thought that counts

[@TolaTrucking]

One of a kind video Great job

[@alejandro020569]

I left my like my friend Thank you for the video

[@lazarollanes5228]

Thank for all your videos, help a lot. Do you know the part numbers to put the seal back ?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for reaching out. I believe for this model the part number is in the video. But I always hate to give out part numbers because they’re not all the same. And it’s best to get truck specific.

[@mrgoodguy7194]

You’re on the way, I can’t see nothing more then your back and arms

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@mrgoodguy7194 ya but what a great sight huh. See you could be the camera man and we wouldnt have this issue

[@manuelalmansar-v5e]

Great video sir. Hey what type of grease did you used!!

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great quest, that great actually came in the kit. I believe it was just a high temp high corrosion resistant type grease. I forget the name of it.

[@mtjjohnston6016]

great video i tried today to take seal out got pissed and quit now that you showed me how i will try tomorrow thanks but that music drowned your voice out

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks for watching and the feedback. Completely understand with that music. I’ve started taking out all sound and now doing voice overs, seems to cut out the issues and Copyright issues with KZbin.

[@rafaelcadena44]

Nice tutorial Busted Knuckles!!! I've seen video's where people literally remove the whole gear box, take the top cap off and start messing with all kinds of internal seal's just to fix that top one 🤣. I do have a question, mine is leaving like a siv. I noticed you had a seal guide tool, or seal seat tool. In your opinion, would I be able to use a deep well socket? Or would you caution no to?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Glad this came in handy for you. You can use a deep socket, just need that perfect size to get over the shaft and enough to cover the seal. The tool works great but I would also use anything close if I didn’t have it. Hope it works out for you and you get to save that $$$$

[@chancephilipp931]

Thanks for the video I have to do the same thing. Do u remember the Torq spec on that pinch bolt and nut?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question man. Always using a new pinch bolt and nut torque them to 30-30ft lbs. Good luck on that repair and get ready to make a mess.

[@chancephilipp931]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 Awesome thanks for the quick reply

[@harvindersingh3828]

Great work man is there any other way to pop out that seal because I don't have that fitting..

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks man. So for that seal I’ve seen people drill a self tapping screw into it which I think is dangerous to the bearing. I’ve seen people pick it out which can cause damage to the bore if there not careful. And pinching for the return line instead of using the fitting. I’d prob use that last one if I didn’t have the fitting.

[@paperboy554]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 what do you call that fitting?

[@rafaelcadena44]

@@paperboy554 you can use a male hydrologic fitting with the same thread pitch. A hydrologic fitting prevents any fluid from flowing through. It needs the female fitting which presses the center nipple on the male fitting. So just buy the male fitting and you'll be good.

[@darwindarwin4411]

Were can I find that tool Shaft Seal Installer?

[@edgardourias820]

Thank you , I learned a lot, excellent video.

[@kennacraftjr.6513]

Sometimes you could use two strong magnets to get the seal.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Better some strong ass magnets. 🧲. And if there that strong I wonder if I can pull the truck with them instead of using a forklift.

[@lr937]

Great vid, thank u!

[@yasharahla-asaisrael255]

Thanks loved it

[@rusiakosovo]

Where you locate homie?

[@leemp337]

will this work for a 98 v8 vortec chevy 4x4 silverado? where can i buy that plug for my gearbox? Thanks for the video.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Should work on any set up plugging off the outlet line to build pressure and pop out the seal. That plug was made by us. Found the right thread And welded the end closed.

[@leemp337]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 patent that plug and start manufacturing and selling them.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

I bet there’s someone making them already , I was just to cheap to buy one. But not a bad idea.

[@leemp337]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 dude , i used hose pinch pliers on the return hose. this worked for me and saved me from having to take the box off. thanks homie.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@leemp337 glad this came in handy for you. Hopefully more videos on this channel work out for you and save you money while doing repairs yourself. Stay safe and stay grinding out there

[@nicolesmith8872]

What are the steering symptoms of a leaking input seal?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

The only system you’re going to see is a loss of power steering fluid and a mess. If it gets low enough you will hear power steering pump whine and growl.

[@nicolesmith8872]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 Thanks for your reply. What we have going on is a seal thats seeping. Once the fluid gets heated up, it seeps more. Steering is hard...we do a lot of wheels all the way over turning at this cdl school. I'm wondering if theres a pressure loss because of the seal leaking. On occasion we get some BB size bubble after start up.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@nicolesmith8872 definitely replace that seal right away before it bursts. Would hate to have you go old school and have no power steering.

[@nicolesmith8872]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 Its in the shop now. We figured out it could not only cause a mess but lose pressure causing irregular performance. Thsnks for your reply.

[@Evry1srolemodel]

Does the freightliner dealer sell these parts as a kit?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Yes these parts would come in a kit and the dealer should have them on hand. I would also grab a new pinch bolt and nut for the steering shaft. Possibly a new clamp if you remove the power steering filter hose. Hope that helps.

[@Evry1srolemodel]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 thanks so much, I appreciate the fast responses as well. Thank you and enjoy your weekend brotha.

[@gsengineering6879]

I have similar issue the vehicle is tata sumo changed seals but again leaked do i need to overhaul the steering gear box?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question, if it’s leaking from the same spot, the upper I put shaft seal. Than I would perform the procedure again and Carefully inspect for any damage to the shaft or hole where the seal rides. If nothing is wrong there than there should be no reason why it isn’t sealing. And the second time may cure it. If there is than you might be looking at gear box replacement.

[@nickquik]

Can you get those parts in a local city? I'm having a leak issue also.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Good question, yes you can get them anywhere and online. They should be readily available unlike most other crap.

[@joewheeler5347]

So where would I buy the new seal at?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Good question, you get the seal anywhere google search ,eBay ,Amazon ,Freightliner dealers.

[@joewheeler5347]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 thx, Freightliner in Joplin, MO should have it then 👍

[@jesusfonseca9364]

Where did you get the plug and what’s up with the videos we need more!!!

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Thanks fir watching man. That plug was Made by my shop. Took a fitting that fit in that port, crushed it and welded it closed. Videos are coming. Most times I’m to busy to record them. Life in the shop is rush rush. Stay motivated out there

[@LuisHernandez-ds8iu]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 what’s the plug size?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@LuisHernandez-ds8iu good question, no idea 🤷‍♀️. I just matched one up and ran with it.

[@devinlewis3509]

So is ushally the seal leaking not the fittings that have the hoses connected to it because it looks like the fitting is leaking on my pump and then the oil runnding down the side to lhen have a puddle on ground

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question and thank you for watching. Appreciate your support. In most cases for the steering gearbox the input seal is leaking. But there is also times when the fittings on the pump is leaking or the pump itself seal to the air compressor is leaking. Just got a clean it up and run it and see where it’s leaking from I shouldn’t take too long to find out because it gets under pressure pretty quick. If it’s the fittings they can be a real pain sometimes Unless you have long skinny arms.

[@atpeterbilt7]

Hey I changed the input shaft seal but it still leaking. What could be the problem?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question, usually when it continues to leak there are only a couple of issues. Either the bore is not cleaned well enough or there is a nick on there messing with the seal.

[@boknott9440]

Same here. . My mechanic says I need a new gear box..

[@mackman8819]

Whats the typical cost for a job like this?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Usually about 2.5 or 3 hrs of whatever the door rate is. Kits is under $100 so thats the cheap part.

[@frankierodriquez3580]

What do you think could cause it to still leak if you change the seal.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Great question man that gearbox is going to leak from one in two places from the side or from the top. If it’s leaking from the top that something went wrong with the seal install maybe the bore wasn’t cleaned out good maybe the seals damaged something happened I try again with another seal.

[@martinmiddleton782]

@@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228 Mine is leaking from the weld plug on the end of the shaft. Is that repairable?

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

@@martinmiddleton782 I’m really not sure what welded plug your speaking about. I’m not recalling any welded plug on the shaft or gearbox.

[@28hotrods]

That was too easy

[@franklincruz9877]

Part number please

[@bluedemon79]

Those seals replacements seem to never work. Usually have to replace the steering gear.

[@bustedknucklebydieseldr3228]

Sometimes they can be a real pain and definitely if theres not a clean bore than it'll leak again. But rarely do I see them leak again,even after 400k miles. I would just make sure theres no damage cutting that seal where it sits.

[@joewheeler5347]

So where would I buy the new seal at?