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[Tazman]

As I get ready for my next project I can't but wonder if the same issue will come up.I am going to change my steering gearbox and will get one from NAPA,they have a lifetime warranty.My question is this.What will I need to replace besides the gearbox and will it come with the kit?
Thanks,

[Captkaos]

Not sure what you mean, but you may want to verify it has a rag joint or inspect yours and possibly get one if if you want to replace it while you have it apart.
You will need to remove the pitman arm from your current box so you will need a puller.

[nlauffer]

This would be a good time to check and replace hoses. You must flush the fluid also.

[rich weyand]

When you refill the fluids, use synthetic power steering fluid.  Much better.  Higher fluid pressure at idle for lower steering effort.

[bd]

When you refill the fluids, use synthetic power steering fluid.  Much better.  Higher fluid pressure at idle for lower steering effort.

Can you clarify this, please.... 

[rich weyand]

I flushed and filled the power steering system with synthetic PSF.  Subsequently, the steering effort was MUCH reduced at low RPMs.

[Tazman]

One more question if you don't mind.I have been told that a torch is needed to loosen the 32 mm nut ,I do not have one and was planning on using breaker bar with a pipe as an extension.Am I wrong.
Thanks

[rich weyand]

Wet it down with Silikroil every couple days for a week first.

[Tazman]

Its been soaked in power steering oil for weeks,that won't work?
Thanks

[rich weyand]

I'd hit it with a penetrant as well.  Something to wet it so the oil gets in there.  Silikroil is good, PB Blaster is OK, WD-40 is OK.