Thread: 98 110 Steering box

dont have to remove panhard, just drag link. buy a new box with drop arm, you won't have to worry about a puller then.

not too difficult at all but easier with vehicles front suspension at full droop for clearance sake.


jc

if I did need a puller, what type is it?

any reason RAVE says remove panhard....I was scratching my head on that one, but thought I better have a good look under there before commenting.

Anything else to replace as a matter of coarse along with the steering box?

Originally Posted by uninformed

if I did need a puller, what type is it?

any reason RAVE says remove panhard....I was scratching my head on that one, but thought I better have a good look under there before commenting.

Anything else to replace as a matter of coarse along with the steering box?

err, big puller. and all we remove at the panhard rod area is the cross brace from the base of the steering box to the panhard rod stiffener/ bracket

nothing else to replace.

jc

with the chassis jacked with just the right shape and size hammer you can get a good swing onto the side of the drop arm if you turn the steering to almost full lock right, Some times thats enough to encourage it off.

it can be tetrised out with the arm in place but its about as much fun as flossing with an electric fence.

Have replaced mine .Just want to know if there is a market for used boxes.Was leaking but not too badly.Replaced for major trip.
Or is it just scrap?
Thanks,
Mary

Originally Posted by malleefowl

Have replaced mine .Just want to know if there is a market for used boxes.Was leaking but not too badly.Replaced for major trip.
Or is it just scrap?
Thanks,
Mary

usually scrap, at least thats where i put them. might be worth offering it through the markets to someone who may want to try and save it?

the worm and ball race wears, the sector shaft looses its hardening at the lower needle roller bearing, and the piston bore gets scored but who knows on disassembly it might be economically viable if done yourself.

jc

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

it can be tetrised out with the arm in place but its about as much fun as flossing with an electric fence.

Tell me about it, I took mine out of a 95 'fender without being able to disconnect the arm. The joys of not having a set of pullers. I did find that a fair bit of heat followed by some cold water was the the key to getting it off.

replaced my 4 bolt box last year.

the new one had a new piman arm in place so didn't have to worry about a puller (I don't have one anyway)

getting the old box out and the new one in with the pitman arm in place is a huge pain in the arse! but is doable