rebuilding your steering box

[red66toy]

Hmm, that sounds like too much trouble. I think I will just rebuild my box.

 

[bustanutley]

Stock box = easy





why does that sound dirty

it is a harpoon though, I always have fear while driving a cruiser without a collapsible shaft.

 

[Nomis]

but it is turd polishing if you are going to eventually need PS.

So PS will cure slop in the box? I always thought this was a misnomer IIRC?

 

[krzyabncanuck]

When you put in PS you put in a totally different box / system.

 

[Nomis]

When you put in PS you put in a totally different box / system.

Got it, thanks.

 

[red66toy]

Ok, so I got the rebuilld parts from CDan today( upper bearing 97600-30206, lower 97609-30205, seal 90311-32014). I didnt order the bushing because toyota doesnt offer it anymore. Hopefully I wont need to replace it. I was wondering if the only special tools I need are a steering wheel puller and pitman arm puller? I am going to be diving into this project tomorrow. Thanks.

 

[65swb45]

Chase, there are different grades of pitman arm pullers, and most of them are CRAP! If you don't have a place that will rent you one, then make sure you ask about the warranty BEFORE you buy one.

Remember, that pitman arm has been on there for 40 YEARS!

 

[red66toy]

I think there might be an autozone nearby(i think they rent tools). Thanks for the heads up on the puller, Ill make sure I get one with a good warranty. I will also have a torch and a BFH at my disposal.

 

[65swb45]

I think there might be an autozone nearby(i think they rent tools). Thanks for the heads up on the puller, Ill make sure I get one with a good warranty. I will also have a torch and a BFH at my disposal.

Try not to use the torch. Tapping a few times on the side of the pitman arm with the BFH after each crank on the puller usually does the trick.

Good luck.

Mark A.

 

[red66toy]

Cool, thanks. Ill give that a try. Hopefully all goes well tomorrow.

 

[red66toy]

Well, I got about half way done today. I stopped because I couldnt get the oil seal out . I need a seal puller The pitman arm was sure fun to get off, It took about a half hour of slowly turning the bolt, hitting with a sledge and very liberal use of PB blaster. This was using a cheap puller from NAPA(had a warranty though). Should be finished by the end of the week.

 

[Coolerman]

If you are taking it all the way apart then ignore the seal for now. Once the sector shaft is out you can drive it out from the inside!

 

[wesintl]

Chase,
Did you ever finish up the rebuild?

 

[red66toy]

I just started my summer internship so I could only work on it a couple hours each day this week. I did finish rebuilding the box yesterday and painted it up. I am going to finish the installation today and hopfully drive it home from my uncles ranch tonight. I had to take out a couple shims but not all five. The bearings were in great shape. Only have an inch of play in it now. Cant wait to test out the new box

 

[red66toy]

Got it all done this evening. Can really tell the difference.

 

[Coolerman]

Excellent! Nothing like that 'new' truck steering after the half a revolution of play is eliminated is there?