Back to the Basics: Re-Sealing a leaky power steering box

[jkeating1]

TXfirefighter: do you have a thread on re-sealing the pump? I've searched but nothing came up. Your steering gear thread is excellent.

I was preparing to remove the box and tear into it, but after a trip to the car wash to clean the whole system I could see it was coming from above instead. I would suggest that first step to all, BTW.

I would also note that, if at some time in your truck's life, on the return line, someone has either (A) used too large of a worm drive hose clamp, or (B) re-used the full-circumference factory clamps beyond their service life; either one might seem tight at the screw, but loose around the hose.

Back to the job at hand (fixing the leaking pump)--it seems intuitive. I just don't want to overlook anything. Mine has the remote reservoir, so that reduces the places to leak.

[v30crewcab]

I usually get the bigger complete kit, and change the upper and lower bearing as well. I've had a few lowers real loose. tightens them up nice.
heres a link to a total box rebuild. also tells you how to properly adjust them too. they're not rocket science inside!
http://www.pirate4x4.com/forum/gener...build-how.html