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02-13-2003, 05:27 PM
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Location: montana
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power steering box
Has anyone ever rebuilt a power steering box? I got a lot of play in the steering wheel.
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02-13-2003, 07:55 PM
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Whats this wire for?....
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Location: Barrie, Ontario, CANADA
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I think they can be adjusted, not sure though...
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02-13-2003, 08:01 PM
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I'm back with 2nd truck!
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I was thinking about it but I learned that it's more trouble that it's worth. You sure the play is in the box?
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02-13-2003, 11:24 PM
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Location: Sacramento, CA
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I really think that they cannot be rebuilt buy a person without a massive workshop & specialty tools - Mine was just replaced last year - it started leaking from the shaft seal. I just ended up buying a rebuild one for around $60. You need to change the hoses out when you get a new pump. A new one cost $250!!! Ouch!
Edit: Uhh... nevermind the above - I was talking about the pump. I don't know about the box!
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02-14-2003, 12:52 PM
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hahahha I hate when thats happens
 Why do you say you need to change the hoses when you get a new pump?
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02-14-2003, 07:19 PM
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LED King
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Sacramento, CA
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You really only need to change the pressure side hose - just a good preventive measure!
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Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32 |
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02-17-2003, 06:01 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: montana
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steering box
i was told that adjusting the box won't fix the amount of play I have. I already replaced half the front end.
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02-17-2003, 08:06 PM
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an old gear box that is badly worn will ABSOLUTELY affect you steering. other factors that are just as important:
a-arm bushings inner tie rods outer tie rods pitman arm idler arm ball joints rag joint power steering pump/belt/hoses. the steering system is pretty much all inclusive. if anything fails, it will cause others to fail prematurely. domino effect almost. if in doubt, replace parts. better safe than sorry. |
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02-18-2003, 09:33 PM
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Location: montana
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I'll have to go back to the previous owners receipts(dad,mom)and see what they did.
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02-19-2003, 01:08 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Elkhart, IN
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uh, no... none of those items will effect the play in the steering system in any way. they will however create more effort required to turn. |
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02-19-2003, 06:48 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: michigan
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there is a brass bushing were the shaft comes out of the bottom , it were's out over time . you cant adjust the worm gear to compinsate either.They sell rebuild kits , but I have never attempted this.
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