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Leaky power steering!

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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 01:25 AM
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Leaky power steering!

My 95 has developed a nasty leak. Is it fixable?. How hard of a fix is it? It seems to be coming from the box but its hard to tell could be the pump. Which is more likely?. Any help would be great.. Thanks
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:37 AM
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It is possible to replace the seals in the box, although you will be told that it can't be done.
However, the price of a rebuilt box os only about $200, and the job takes perhaps an hour.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 08:16 AM
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About 1 1/2 years ago, I went through this with my 95... Got the pitman arm seal kit from NAPA, it was only $30. After I finished putting that in, it leaked like a seive. I had to leave it in the driveway until I could get another box. I wound up with one from a wrecking yard out of a 96. It has just started leaking, too. I think I will be getting a rebuilt one, and hopefully Darrens steering stabilizer. It isn't hard to change, though the hose connections may be rusty.
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 08:46 AM
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my steering box was leaking to,pitman shaft seal,i got a box from napa because i also noticed the shaft was wandering around-bad bearing.i also installed the DSS and what a difference!!! i highly recommend the the DSS. the hardest part of the job was removing the pitman arm from the old box.a good puller and some heat was needed.
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Old Jun 24, 2004 | 12:19 PM
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DSS brace

Originally posted by P.O.R.
my steering box was leaking to,pitman shaft seal,i got a box from napa because i also noticed the shaft was wandering around-bad bearing.i also installed the DSS and what a difference!!! i highly recommend the the DSS. the hardest part of the job was removing the pitman arm from the old box.a good puller and some heat was needed.
that is a big bang for the buck. My truck is easer to drive now because of it..
The steering box is may live longer also. jimk
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