dj_souvlaki

Anyone have any experience replacing this seal? mine is leaking really badly lately. are any special dealer tools required to change the seal?

MAX340

Check to be sure that there is no play in the steering box and its shaft. Seals can leak because of this, not just wear. IMO, simply swapping out the steering box is easier and quicker. It also insures that the box is as tight and responsive as it can.

dj_souvlaki

well hopefully my extended warranty covers this.

another thing i discovered today i need front u joints hooray.

prattman

You'll need a pitman arm puller and a pair of snap ring pliers. Remove pitman arm. Looking up at the pitman shaft there is a snap ring. Remove snap ring and large washer. Start the truck while a helper has a bucket under the steering box. Turn the steering wheel, the seal will blow right out. Shut down the engine right away. Clean the area well with some carb cleaner. Install new seal with a piece of similar size PVC pipe as a driver. Use slight taps to install the seal. Install snap ring and pitman arm. Jack up front end so both wheels are off the ground. Refill power steering pump. Rack steering wheel back and forth about 20-30 times without starting the engine to purge out any air. Lower truck. Done. Max340 is right, if the pitman shaft has any play in it more than likely it will leak again after the seal change. Mine did although not right away.

hipsi

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