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68gmsee · 03-08-2014, 11:46 AM

Good write up TX.

And as Tx said, don't even think about turning or twisting the steering shaft after removing the lock nut and adjusting nut -even if tempted (ask me why).

I did my first gearbox couple of years ago and the biggest problem other than turning the shaft mentioned above, was yanking out the old pressed in seals.

Another problem I had was losing a couple of ball bearings and couldn't locate anyone that sells them. So if you go all the way (or move the shaft mentioned above) be careful.

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68gmsee Active Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Centrally located between Houston, Austin and Waco. BCS area. Posts: 7,947	Re: Back to the Basics: Re-Sealing a leaky power steering box Good write up TX. And as Tx said, don't even think about turning or twisting the steering shaft after removing the lock nut and adjusting nut -even if tempted (ask me why). I did my first gearbox couple of years ago and the biggest problem other than turning the shaft mentioned above, was yanking out the old pressed in seals. Another problem I had was losing a couple of ball bearings and couldn't locate anyone that sells them. So if you go all the way (or move the shaft mentioned above) be careful. __________________ 68 GMC 250/3 speed Saginaw p/b p/s 69 Chevy 350/350 currently in pieces still lookin for a cab 06 Trailblazer I just want a vehicle that I can work on, that won't talk to me, leave error msgs or keep track of how I drive... Last edited by 68gmsee; 03-08-2014 at 12:07 PM.