Power steering gearbox - blowing fluid

[jasonL78]

Go to the auto parts store and buy a 10 dollar seal kit and replace it. I just had to do mine this spring. You have to pull the pitman arm and remove the snap ring. Then start the car up and lock the wheel to the left or right, you will need someone to due this for you. Have a rag over the spline to catch the seal's. Pay attention to the way they come out. It took me about 1 hour to change mine.

Jason

[Allen]

Thanks for the information.

Other than the pitman arm puller, are there any special tools required for snap rings or seal installation / removal?

[jasonL78]

You might need an 1 1/8 socket to remove the nut that holds the pitman arm on. I know it was over 1" not real sure on the size. Then just the puller and snap ring pliers. When you take the pitman arm off you will see the snap ring. Take this off and follow the directions that comes with the seal kit. I have never done this before and I didn't think it was that hard.

Jason

[Allen]

I did some web-surfing this evening... is this what you did to yours?

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...epairPics1.doc

[Allen]

This link looks like it has more detail.

http://jimshea.corvettefaq.com/wp-co...ev10se2007.doc

[jasonL78]

That is just what I did. It really wasn't that hard. Just follow those steps and you should be fine!

Jason

[Allen]

Jason,
Thanks for the help and suggestions.


The repair wasn't that tough.... $13 in parts and darn near $100 for the tools (pitman arm puller, snap ring pliers, a huge socket, seal installer).

I got it done, took it for a drive yesterday, and it blew out the seals again. It appears that the snap ring doesn't want to stay secured in the housing. What could cause that?