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Growdon · 02-15-2003, 11:20 PM

My power steering box is leaking around the input shaft. The box appears to be alright otherwise. I am in the process of replacing all front suspension parts and would like to take care of this leak at the same time. Is there a bushing/ seal available, or do I have to buy a reman. steering box. Any input would be appreciated.

Thank You,

minibike · 02-16-2003, 12:50 AM

There are seals available for the input and pitman shaft. I just bought the pitman shaft seals yesterday, and the local autozone had both seals in stock

Hotrod70C10 · 02-16-2003, 03:00 AM

how much did those seals run you. Mine has leak on both ends.

Hooter · 02-16-2003, 05:49 AM

i dumped some tranny stop leak into my 77 chevy power steering resivior two years ago, and it hasnt leaked since

minibike · 02-16-2003, 09:55 AM

You can go to www.autozone.com and check pricing, but the lower set of seals (there were two in the box) are around $8.

Growdon · 02-16-2003, 12:04 PM

Thank you guys, I figured there were seals available, but have no experience with steering boxes.

minibike · 02-16-2003, 04:40 PM

OK...I'm trying to get the old seals out....anyone have some advice. I read in my book that you can turn the wheels all the way to the left with the engine running to get them out. My truck is not running yet, and I want to replace the seals because they leak...help!

blazunfool · 02-16-2003, 04:49 PM

Yes normally with the truck running you could loosen the nut and jerk the wheel one way are the other a couple of times and it would blow the seal out and you could repace it.

Since your truck is not running yet you may try drilling a small hole and use a small dent puller to pull the seal out.

minibike · 02-16-2003, 05:44 PM

Excellent idea...I just tried it and it worked.

blazunfool · 02-16-2003, 11:31 PM

I am glad to see that worked for you, I hope it helps others on the board.

Hotrod70C10 · 02-17-2003, 03:14 AM

Thanks guys. I put some trans-x stop leak in it about a year ago and it slowed it way down but it still leaks. I will replace the seals when it warms up some.

02-15-2003, 11:20 PM	#1
Growdon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 53	? about steering box leak My power steering box is leaking around the input shaft. The box appears to be alright otherwise. I am in the process of replacing all front suspension parts and would like to take care of this leak at the same time. Is there a bushing/ seal available, or do I have to buy a reman. steering box. Any input would be appreciated. Thank You, __________________ 72 K5 CST 350/350. 4 wheel disks, 4" lift soft top. ###Sold 71 GMC Custom K2500, 3/4 ton 4x4. 350/350 ## Just bought, New Project

02-16-2003, 12:50 AM	#2
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	There are seals available for the input and pitman shaft. I just bought the pitman shaft seals yesterday, and the local autozone had both seals in stock __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-16-2003, 03:00 AM	#3
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	how much did those seals run you. Mine has leak on both ends. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop

02-16-2003, 05:49 AM	#4
Hooter My other Love Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Castlegar B.C. Canada Posts: 4,083	i dumped some tranny stop leak into my 77 chevy power steering resivior two years ago, and it hasnt leaked since __________________ Castlegar B.C.The great white North (Canada Eh!) Hooter_5@hotmail.com First generation Monte Carlo club pictures of my life

02-16-2003, 09:55 AM	#5
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	You can go to www.autozone.com and check pricing, but the lower set of seals (there were two in the box) are around $8. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-16-2003, 12:04 PM	#6
Growdon Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern California Posts: 53	Thank you guys, I figured there were seals available, but have no experience with steering boxes. __________________ 72 K5 CST 350/350. 4 wheel disks, 4" lift soft top. ###Sold 71 GMC Custom K2500, 3/4 ton 4x4. 350/350 ## Just bought, New Project

02-16-2003, 04:40 PM	#7
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	OK...I'm trying to get the old seals out....anyone have some advice. I read in my book that you can turn the wheels all the way to the left with the engine running to get them out. My truck is not running yet, and I want to replace the seals because they leak...help! __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-16-2003, 04:49 PM	#8
blazunfool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WESTMINSTER, MD Posts: 60	Yes normally with the truck running you could loosen the nut and jerk the wheel one way are the other a couple of times and it would blow the seal out and you could repace it. Since your truck is not running yet you may try drilling a small hole and use a small dent puller to pull the seal out. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer 305TBI/700r4., 69 C10 SWB 400SB TPI, 400trans, Step side ., 72 4WD Blazer 350 TBI, 350 serp. drive & "Old Air" ., 94 Camaro Z28 LT1., 94 Grand Cherokee V8, 95 Grand Cherokee 6cyl.

02-16-2003, 05:44 PM	#9
minibike Registered User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Lafayette, LA Posts: 500	Excellent idea...I just tried it and it worked. __________________ 69 SWB LT1/4L60E www.classicplace.com

02-16-2003, 11:31 PM	#10
blazunfool Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WESTMINSTER, MD Posts: 60	I am glad to see that worked for you, I hope it helps others on the board. __________________ 72 2wd Blazer 305TBI/700r4., 69 C10 SWB 400SB TPI, 400trans, Step side ., 72 4WD Blazer 350 TBI, 350 serp. drive & "Old Air" ., 94 Camaro Z28 LT1., 94 Grand Cherokee V8, 95 Grand Cherokee 6cyl.

02-17-2003, 03:14 AM	#11
Hotrod70C10 Low & Slow Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,047	Thanks guys. I put some trans-x stop leak in it about a year ago and it slowed it way down but it still leaks. I will replace the seals when it warms up some. __________________ 70' C-10 LWB Fleetside 4.5/6 drop



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