PrairieDrifter
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Alright, so that answers my question. It is possible to lose ball bearings if the worm shaft is pulled out. I'll at least make sure I get the dowel pin on the stub shaft lined up. And see if I can get it together right. I did have an o-ring in a couple pieces, I believe it's the worm gear o-ring. So it's time for a rebuild anyways.Hmmm, it took me a couple of tries to get the balls correct. I turned the worm too far once or twice and lost a few in the case - start over. If there's any doubt that you don't have all the balls in the worm or recirculating tube I'd probably want to take it all apart to be sure. I had no idea how those balls work until I took it apart and saw how they operate.
I'd start with this video - this guy's style entertained me, but it seems like most of his advice and methods are pretty good. Worked well for me. It's a time investment to watch, this is only part 1, but I don't think you could condense the rebuild of a saginaw box down to five minutes and have it be worth anything.
I watch hour long videos often, just didn't think it would be that involved. And I did it incorrectly, had I not pulled out the stub shaft and worm shaft on accident, my seal replacement went just fine.
Thanks for the reply!