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The power steering box on my truck is leaking from the cover plate on the top of the box. Is there a seal that can be replaced on the box or does the entire steering box have to replaced? I really don't want to spend the cash to replace the entire box right now but if I have to I will. How difficult is it to just change the seal if that is possible? If I have to replace the steering box should I go with a oem unit or are there any better aftermarket units available?
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2001 F-350 XLT, CC, LWB, 4x4, Auto, Off-Road, DP-Tuner (stock-40-80-120), SP Diesel Air Intake, MBRP 4" Exhaust, Banks BHA, TAG, Dieselsite BRV, AIH Mod, 203 Stat, Sonnax/Tri Kit, Tank Mods, Redhead Steering Gear, DB Electric Starter, Di Pricol Gauges in A-Pillar, 3.5" Custom Lift, 315/75/16 BFG ATs, Delta Toolbox Truck Pics
I just had to do this to my truck...in order to replace that seal you have to completely R&R the steering gear box, bearings, etc. I put a new unit on...was under $200 I believe...pretty simple to do,just be careful on the 2 lines that hook up on top.
__________________ 99.5 F-350 187,500 miles [color:"green"]Lariat 4x4 White CC, LWB, SRW, auto, 3.73, TT mirrors, Pro-Comp Steering Stabilizer, Hellwig rear bar, WD Gauges, DPPI 4" Exhaust, 4 pos. flip chip, aFe Intake, Baldwin Oil Filter/Transmission by-pass systems, Baldwin Coolant Filter, Mag-Hytec rear cover, sonnax and tricumulator springs, Extra Tranny Cooler and Fan, Front Receiver Hitch, AC Mod, 203deg F thermostat, Bilstein shocks, 305/70/16 Dunlops.[/color]
I had mine start squirting out a couple years ago.
Bought a new one and replaced it.
However, upon disassembly of the bad one, I found that it was just an o-ring seal that had gotten pinched at the factory....Probably could have fixed for a fraction of the price if I could have found the o-ring...it was rather large if I recall....
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99.5 F-250 CC LB 4x4 7.3 Red, Trail Boss Replacement Bumpers, Tool Box, Headache Rack, Full Length Running Boards, Bilstien Shocks, Isspro A-Pillar Gauges, Isspro TTM, Ford AIS, BFG AT/KO 285/75x16, Magnaflow 3.5" DP - 4" Exhaust, 2003 Cup Holder, X-Springs, Rear 4" F350 Blocks, ATS Housing, Edge Evolution (Rev. 19), Banks Big Head, DS Boost Relief, Weather Tech Rain Vents / Hood Guard, B&W GN Hitch, Sonnax/Tricum
It will get progressively worse....mine started leaking and I didn't know where it was leaking from....every week top off the reservoir.....then one day it was pouring out....turn the wheel and it would completely gush out.......like many oz's at a time! I would fix it right now cause if it goes, so you your brakes!!!
__________________ 99.5 F-350 187,500 miles [color:"green"]Lariat 4x4 White CC, LWB, SRW, auto, 3.73, TT mirrors, Pro-Comp Steering Stabilizer, Hellwig rear bar, WD Gauges, DPPI 4" Exhaust, 4 pos. flip chip, aFe Intake, Baldwin Oil Filter/Transmission by-pass systems, Baldwin Coolant Filter, Mag-Hytec rear cover, sonnax and tricumulator springs, Extra Tranny Cooler and Fan, Front Receiver Hitch, AC Mod, 203deg F thermostat, Bilstein shocks, 305/70/16 Dunlops.[/color]
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