69 Camaro Manual Steering Box Rebuild

[69 Code51 Z]

I have done a few of these manual boxes. The original dia. of the sector shaft is different top to bottom by a few thousand's. The shafts are ground to size so in my opinion the bushing would be different. Both bushings have spiral grease slots so I'm not sure if there would be any long term issues in using a std bushing w/o the grease slots.

Carl

[cib12]

you can get the seals at NAPA but i havent any luck with the rest of the parts that could be needed

[cib12]

when you take the pitman arm off- please spend $10 and buy a puller for the pitman arm-a retired tech of 35 yrs

[Casey Marks]

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when you take the pitman arm off- please spend $10 and buy a puller for the pitman arm-a retired tech of 35 yrs

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What he said ........ !!

[jasonL78]

How much oil should be in the steering box and what type? I am going to rebuild my original also.

Jason

[Casey Marks]

A good hi-temp wheel bearing grease is all that you need. Lube the worm gear with gear oil, fill the box with the wb grease, and call it good ....

I'm giving all my secrets away .... dang .....

[m22mike]

Just a side note, at re assembly, put some thread sealer on the threads of the large cast end cap.
This will keep that ever appearing drop of oil from forming

Mike

[mockingbird812]

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A good hi-temp wheel bearing grease is all that you need. Lube the worm gear with gear oil, fill the box with the wb grease, and call it good ....

I'm giving all my secrets away .... dang .....

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Now there is a man comfortable in his profession. Thanks Dude!