Steering Shaft seal fix... the Lazy way (1 Viewer)

[Outsane]

Maybe its the better way.

I made a cover for the steering shat seal that breaks down over time, I have used the metal one and I could replace using the OEM but this is way to easy.

Steering Shaft Seal

Steering Column dust seal..this is to have a fix in 3 min. for 45292-35050 Is it still lazy if you take the the time to cad the design and print a fix...yes.. This is help cut down on noise, dust and hot air blowing into the cabin in a 10th of the time of a real repair. I opted for the easy...

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Made a youtube video about the install adding videos to document the #Rollbuild

 

[AgentOrange]

I'm going to need you to calm down and stop making things that I look at and realize my Cruiser needs

 

[Outsane]

At least it's only a 5 min install

 

[Roketdriver]

Love this idea, just ordered one!

 

[06reg4x4]

Perfect as I been dragging ass fixing it the right way.
But how does it “stay put”? Does it locate in the trashed seal?

 

[Outsane]

Zip tie has been holding it in place, if it doesn't I can add a stop collar

 

[oilbrnr]

Ordered! Now what do with the OEM seal that has been sitting on my parts bench for the past year collecting dust...

 

[Outsane]

Ordered! Now what do with the OEM seal that has been sitting on my parts bench for the past year collecting dust...

Necklace? Earing...

 

[DHwreckage]

****ing brilliant, just picked one up! Just out of curiosity im guessing the shaft spins in the seal versus the seal spinning with the shaft, any squeaking while youre turning?

 

[Outsane]

@DHwreckage
The seal cover spins with the shaft. Add a little grease to the seal and you will be good. I didn't add grease and it slightly squeaked for a day.

 

[alia176]

I'm going to order this RN because the replacement OEM unit only lasted couple of months . Replacing that thing was a royal PITA, I tell you what.

Curious, would it be a good idea to cut away old/ripped material out of the ID of the hole so that this cool gizmo can spin more freely?

EDIT: Just came back here from his website to tell you that I had to freaking clue I needed some of the "other" things, like the wittle ladder and crap

 

[Roketdriver]

I'm going to order this RN because the replacement OEM unit only lasted couple of months . Replacing that thing was a royal PITA, I tell you what.

Curious, would it be a good idea to cut away old/ripped material out of the ID of the hole so that this cool gizmo can spin more freely?

EDIT: Just came back here from his website to tell you that I had to freaking clue I needed some of the "other" things, like the wittle ladder and crap

I just jammed mine in with the old seal material in place and put some general purpose grease on the inner diameter that rides against the steering shaft.

 

[Outsane]

@alia176 glad you found the site and some of its magical offerings!

Grease the new cover and it should fit snuggly.

 

[Kernal]

Great idea, got a video showing the collar/plug while the steering wheel is being turned left/right?

IME the steering shaft as it dives through the firewall does not rotate in a straight axis, ie: they want to wobble which IMHO is at least part of the reason the OEM seals deteriorate (also because the original seals are made of very thin rubber).

Does the collar stay put, work it's way out of the hole, or did you develop some sort of locking collar?

 

[Outsane]

Great idea, got a video showing the collar/plug while the steering wheel is being turned left/right?

IME the steering shaft as it dives through the firewall does not rotate in a straight axis, ie: they want to wobble which IMHO is at least part of the reason the OEM seals deteriorate (on top of the originals is made of very thin rubber)

Does the collar stay put, work it's way out of the hole, or did you develop some sort of locking collar?

I can take a video, it holds in place with a zip tie (usually included).

 

[alia176]

IME the steering shaft as it dives through the firewall does not rotate in a straight axis, ie: they want to wobble which IMHO is at least part of the reason the OEM seals deteriorate (on top of the originals is made of very thin rubber)

That explains why my couple of month old OEM seal went belly up.

 

[txfzj80]

 

[OffRoadScott]

Lazy way or not I ordered one yesterday.

 

[FIDO96]

First. I love this fix and want to make sure I’m then only one with a reoccurring issue of the “donut” sliding out of the OEM gasket hole, allowing the steering shaft to knock going over every bump. I finally traced a rattle I swore was behind the dash to this. I can simply reinsert it into the hole and the shaft stay nice and quiet for about a day, and then I notice it’s starting to knock again. I tried wrapping a few rounds of e-tape behind the donut to keep it from backing out, but that doesn’t seem robust enough. Next step will be a c-clip but instead of trying to find one that works / grinding a notch, I may try an old school hose clamp, but fear that will interfer with the insulation surround.


Anyone else have this issue? I don’t doubt operator-error is in play. I refuse to buy a defective oem design and fidget with it every 2 years if this concept can be made fool-proof.

PS….love the design.

 

[CharlieS]

Super easy job. It took less than 10 minutes. Highly recommend. Thanks @Outsane !