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Botietruck · 11-30-2005, 10:30 PM

I rebuilt my box and as I remember I soaked the snap ring with PB Blaster. I did have to make a special tool to install the steel balls in the worm gear. I used a 14"piece of broomstick and cut grooves in it using a bench grinder. It was a crude tool, but it worked. If you have the chassis overhaul manual it will certainly help. Make sure you count those steel balls. when you take it apart the little devils will try to run away from you. NAPA sells a master rebuild kit that includes the steel balls and everything you need to rebuild it. I have not tried the PS pump, but a reman unit can be purchased for under $50.00. You can also order the PS pump rebuild kit for about $16.00. If you want a pic of that "special tool" just let me know and I'll shoot a pic. Good luck!

Bob

11-30-2005, 10:30 PM	#2
Botietruck '71 chevy s.bed/s.side Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 1,571	Re: ps gear box rebuild I rebuilt my box and as I remember I soaked the snap ring with PB Blaster. I did have to make a special tool to install the steel balls in the worm gear. I used a 14"piece of broomstick and cut grooves in it using a bench grinder. It was a crude tool, but it worked. If you have the chassis overhaul manual it will certainly help. Make sure you count those steel balls. when you take it apart the little devils will try to run away from you. NAPA sells a master rebuild kit that includes the steel balls and everything you need to rebuild it. I have not tried the PS pump, but a reman unit can be purchased for under $50.00. You can also order the PS pump rebuild kit for about $16.00. If you want a pic of that "special tool" just let me know and I'll shoot a pic. Good luck! Bob __________________ STILL PLAYS WITH CARS...AND TRUCKS!! Parents! Be good to your kids...they get to choose your nursing home! 250 I-6 with a 3 speed Saginaw and Borg Warner Overdrive...She's got overdrive!