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Old 10-20-2018, 07:16 PM   #2
sntrym95
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Re: What do I need to know before replacing my Steering gear box?

You may not need the pitman arm puller, because you can actually remove the gearbox and pitman arm together if you are replacing both. You'll need some power steering fluid obviously to refill the system.

Remove the front wheel, and there are 3 22mm bolts holding the gearbox to the frame. They are tapered so getting them into the new box is pretty easy. An impact wrench is nice to have for this job but I've done it without it.

Remove the steering shaft, check the rag joint. It's probably worn but some are still in good shape. Do the Jeep steering shaft conversion if you can.

I believe the torque on the gearbox bolts is 85-90 ft/lbs. Might be more, potentially up to 125 ft-lbs.

If I think of anything else I'll let you know.
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