Power Steering Gear Leak - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

jlampka · 10-18-2023, 05:57 PM

I have a 1972 GMC pickup with power steering. I noticed a leak coming from the pitman shaft of the steering gear. Any ideas where it is coming from?

**Husker** · 10-18-2023, 07:02 PM

Do a search on here there is a write up on how to change the seals. I did it and worked great.
Ron

**Husker** · 10-18-2023, 07:03 PM

jlampka · 10-18-2023, 08:39 PM

Is there a seal rebuild kit I can purchase from NAPA auto or somewhere? Will I need to remove the entire gear assembly?

**Husker** · 10-18-2023, 09:10 PM

Use the link. Parts are listed and it explains the process.
Ron

10-18-2023, 05:57 PM	#1
jlampka Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North Tonawanda, NY Posts: 236	Power Steering Gear Leak I have a 1972 GMC pickup with power steering. I noticed a leak coming from the pitman shaft of the steering gear. Any ideas where it is coming from? Attached Images

10-18-2023, 07:02 PM	#2
Husker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,302	Re: Power Steering Gear Leak Do a search on here there is a write up on how to change the seals. I did it and worked great. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

10-18-2023, 07:03 PM	#3
Husker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,302	Re: Power Steering Gear Leak http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619634 It is easy to do. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson

10-18-2023, 08:39 PM	#4
jlampka Registered User Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: North Tonawanda, NY Posts: 236	Re: Power Steering Gear Leak Is there a seal rebuild kit I can purchase from NAPA auto or somewhere? Will I need to remove the entire gear assembly?

10-18-2023, 09:10 PM	#5
Husker Senior Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mid NE USA Posts: 2,302	Re: Power Steering Gear Leak Use the link. Parts are listed and it explains the process. Ron __________________ Member #111 68 C-10 Daily Driver 70 4x4 Project 76 Jeep CJ-5 Help Support the Board: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/payments.php He who knows nothing is closer to the truth than he whose mind is filled with falsehoods and errors. Thomas Jefferson



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