Steering box

[Smitch320]

Ok, have not driven the truck much lately, and the one day I drive it, I come come and park it, and the next day I got a spot under it the side of china.

After further inspection, It appears a seal is busted that I am assuming is where the Pitman?? arm comes out the gear box and connects to the stabilizer?

As soon as I fill it up its leaking from that spot.

How hard is it to replace? The trucks steering works great when there is fluid in it.

 

[crazy4offroad]

There's a slick trick to it. Leave the box on the truck, take off the pitman arm, take out the snap ring and flat washer, then start the truck and GENTLY turn the steering wheel and the pressure should pop the seal out enough you can get it out. Have a bucket under it to catch any fluid if it blows out.

 

[MadOgre]

There's a slick trick to it. Leave the box on the truck, take off the pitman arm, take out the snap ring and flat washer, then start the truck and GENTLY turn the steering wheel and the pressure should pop the seal out enough you can get it out. Have a bucket under it to catch any fluid if it blows out.

Good to know! At least if it blows out it will afford you the opportunity to do a power steering fluid flush lol