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I managed to use a couple of hose clamps and a vice to achieve the same results; I bet I took WAY longer than with the tool though. But it meant that I didn't have to buy a special tool for the one off job. Mind you I was extremely careful while doing so.
How to rebuild a steering relay.
here is another link to a relay box being rebuilt, amazing how many different ways there are to get one job done.
hope the link works :d
If I'm allowed in the shed tomorrow......Quote:
Originally Posted by SII Josh
The ID has to clear the split bush, the OD has to allow the welded on reinforcing strip to hang over the edge of the relay.
Key slots have to match bolt holes & I found it easier to use a normal bolt to latch the tool into position (the bolts used for the endcaps have a smaller than normal head) This means the clearance hole has to clear a 1/4" bolt head.
In the link you posted the relay shaft had replaceable spacers for the seals to run on. I haven't seen one like that so I've had to machine the pitted shaft & hope that the seal will seal OK on the slightly reduced diameter.
Colin
hahahahaha, sometimes i put the head phones on when i know i shouldn't be working on the landy and then by the time the wifey finds me its to late I'm covered in oil/grease :D
I did my steering relay recently following the green bible instructions and the excellent advice found here in this forum. As all have said take your time , I made a rough version of the special tool and was able to do the job relatively easy. I replaced all internals with new except the main shaft and was pleased with the difference it made although the relay was in a poor state prior to the repair, seals were shot and it had been filled with grease. As you can see I've still got the grease nipple in the filler hole as I have been unable to find a replacement yet.