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'93 Rodeo leaking steering fluid at the gear box?

Is this common? Can the gear box be rebuilt (new seals etc.) or must it be replaced? Estimated cost? Any input is appreciated!

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  • John K
    Lv 5
    1 decade ago
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    there are two basic types of kits available for resealing the gear box

    a complete overhaul kit with all the seals and o-rings and a lower or secctor shaft seal kit

    depending on where your leak is

    usually it is the bottom seal. if so, there is no need to remove the gearbox

    u remove the pitman arm with the appropriate puller

    place a drain pan underneath

    remove the lock ring and retainer

    with the wheels off the ground and engine running turn the wheel hard from one side to the other

    the pressure usually will cause the seal to pop out

    clean up the shaft, install the new seal and pitman arm and bleed the system of air

    it will usually cost about 1/2 labor if you take it to a shop

    it's nt a hard job but a messy one

    the seal kit is inexpensive

  • 1 decade ago

    It needs a seal kit,take it to a power steering specialist as theres a heap of balls inside that takes some getting back in.

  • 1 decade ago

    It cab be rebuilt but best to take in to shop not sure of cost

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