Steering box leak
 

Can the input shaft seal be replaced without removing to box (my TJ)?
Anyone done this?

--
JimG
80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries

00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Jim,
Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
steering shaft seal, anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> Can the input shaft seal be replaced without removing to box (my TJ)?
> Anyone done this?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Jim,
Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
steering shaft seal, anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> Can the input shaft seal be replaced without removing to box (my TJ)?
> Anyone done this?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Jim,
Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
steering shaft seal, anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> Can the input shaft seal be replaced without removing to box (my TJ)?
> Anyone done this?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Jim,
Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
steering shaft seal, anyway.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> Can the input shaft seal be replaced without removing to box (my TJ)?
> Anyone done this?
>
> --
> JimG
> 80' CJ-7 258 CID, HEI
> 4.56 Gears, Lock-Right F&R
> 35" BFG MT on 15x10 Centerlines
> D44 Rear, D30 Front. SOA
> Dana 300 w/4:1 & Currie twin sticks
> Warn X8000i w/ dual batteries
>
> 00' TJ Sport 4.0L, 5sp
> 4.56 Gears, TrueTrac rear
> 33" BFG AT on 15x8 Eagle Alloys
> D35 Rear, D30 Front. 3" Suspension Lift

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Bill,

(sorry for the multiple posts... not intentional... trouble with server)

If I pull the box off (which will require removal of winch, maybe fan
shroud, radiator, sway-bar, hoses, drag link....) I will put on a re-built
unit. I just though if I could change the input seal while in-place and
only remove the steering shaft.....

JimG

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" wrote in message ...
> Hi Jim,
> Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
> the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
> right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
> contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
> steering shaft seal, anyway.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Bill,

(sorry for the multiple posts... not intentional... trouble with server)

If I pull the box off (which will require removal of winch, maybe fan
shroud, radiator, sway-bar, hoses, drag link....) I will put on a re-built
unit. I just though if I could change the input seal while in-place and
only remove the steering shaft.....

JimG

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" wrote in message ...
> Hi Jim,
> Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
> the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
> right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
> contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
> steering shaft seal, anyway.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Bill,

(sorry for the multiple posts... not intentional... trouble with server)

If I pull the box off (which will require removal of winch, maybe fan
shroud, radiator, sway-bar, hoses, drag link....) I will put on a re-built
unit. I just though if I could change the input seal while in-place and
only remove the steering shaft.....

JimG

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" wrote in message ...
> Hi Jim,
> Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
> the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
> right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
> contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
> steering shaft seal, anyway.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Bill,

(sorry for the multiple posts... not intentional... trouble with server)

If I pull the box off (which will require removal of winch, maybe fan
shroud, radiator, sway-bar, hoses, drag link....) I will put on a re-built
unit. I just though if I could change the input seal while in-place and
only remove the steering shaft.....

JimG

"L.W. (ßill) ------ III" wrote in message ...
> Hi Jim,
> Yes, as Mike has already attested to. But why? The kit comes with
> the sector shaft seal, too. Go barrow an pitman arm puller and do it
> right, on the bench. You'll probably save an hour going through the
> contortions trying to get that little snap ring out that backs up the
> steering shaft seal, anyway.
> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O

Re: Steering box leak
 

Hi Jim,
I can be done, but I think you'll be makeing more work for
yourself. Kind of reminds me I used to change water pumps on full
accessory cars like Cadillacs, without removing the radiator as the flat
rate called for. One, I had to re do, as I couldn't see the gasket I
screwed up, but then I was young and stupid.
God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/

JimG wrote:
>
> Hi Bill,
>
> (sorry for the multiple posts... not intentional... trouble with server)
>
> If I pull the box off (which will require removal of winch, maybe fan
> shroud, radiator, sway-bar, hoses, drag link....) I will put on a re-built
> unit. I just though if I could change the input seal while in-place and
> only remove the steering shaft.....
>
> JimG