Trans Am PS Box

[TimG]

I can see exactly what you're talking about with the seal.
I have a puller and will remove the pitman arm this weekend.
I like the "blowing it off" idea. Couldn't be any more of a mess than it is now.

Thanks,

[PeteLeathersac]

Sometimes it's necessary to turn the steering wheel fully to one side until it squeals for the seals to blow out...have it almost turned all the way before firing up the engine..

~ Pete

[TimG]

The fluid is blowing out pretty severely, I'll fill it up give it a try this weekend. Does the pitman arm actually hold the seal in place? It seems as if there's a gap between the pitman arm and the seal.

[njsteve]

The snap ring is what holds the seal in place in addition to the press fit of the seal itself in the bore.

[TimG]

Guys, thank you for the advise. The pitman arm was a bear to get off, broke three pullers and finally rented a good one. The old seal came out just as pointed out above and the new seal went in with a socket and hammer. Tested it all last evening and it works great. The good news is that I never removed the box, it was all done in the car.

Thank you, again.

[tirebird]

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