javaman34
June 15th, 2013, 07:27 PM
Per request these are the steps I did to replace the steering gear box in my 86 Bronco.
1) Make sure there are no sledge hammers within easy reach.
2) Raise front of vehicle and support on jack stands
3) Remove the fluid lines and bolt connecting the steering column to the gear box.
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4) Remove the Pitman Arm from It's shaft on bottom of gear box.
5) Remove the 3 bolts that hold the gear box to the frame. Mine were found in the left side fender well.
6) Remove the gear box and remove the splash guard.
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7) Put splash guard on new box before installing.
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8) Install new box by first inserting steering column shaft of box into the steering column making sure the flat side is aligned with the flat side of steering column.
9) Attempt to put in the 3 bolts that hold the gear box to the frame. (This is why you don't want a sledge hammer within easy reach).
10 ) Reconnect the Pitman Arm to the bottom shaft.
11) Reinstall the bolt that connects the steering column to the gear box.
12) Reconnect the fluid lines after coating the threads with penetrating oil. Use the oil or you will be looking for that sledge.
13) Fill with Power steering fluid.
14) Start vehicle and turn steering wheel from stop to stop to remove air from the system.
Good Luck. For an easier way to accomplish all of this, find a good shop.
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1) Make sure there are no sledge hammers within easy reach.
2) Raise front of vehicle and support on jack stands
3) Remove the fluid lines and bolt connecting the steering column to the gear box.
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4) Remove the Pitman Arm from It's shaft on bottom of gear box.
5) Remove the 3 bolts that hold the gear box to the frame. Mine were found in the left side fender well.
6) Remove the gear box and remove the splash guard.
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7) Put splash guard on new box before installing.
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8) Install new box by first inserting steering column shaft of box into the steering column making sure the flat side is aligned with the flat side of steering column.
9) Attempt to put in the 3 bolts that hold the gear box to the frame. (This is why you don't want a sledge hammer within easy reach).
10 ) Reconnect the Pitman Arm to the bottom shaft.
11) Reinstall the bolt that connects the steering column to the gear box.
12) Reconnect the fluid lines after coating the threads with penetrating oil. Use the oil or you will be looking for that sledge.
13) Fill with Power steering fluid.
14) Start vehicle and turn steering wheel from stop to stop to remove air from the system.
Good Luck. For an easier way to accomplish all of this, find a good shop.
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