hamkid
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That’s awesome! You’re not the queen of harts, you’re the queen of parts ha!
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you know u took my vin on another post a while ago and told me it doesn’t match. -
8899, the box says power steering repair kit. I don’t have power steering.
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It’s off! Paid a guy from down the street $10, he recommended I have it rebuilt professionally. I told him “what’s the fun in that”?
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will that wrench make it easier? its not budging!
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I marked the flanges for shaft and differential. Are there any others marks I need to make?
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So I went down the YouTube rabbit hole of rear diff videos. Working on the diff seems like a lot of work. I’m just gonna replace the pinion seal, work on the suspension and replace the lugs.
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I wasn’t sure if I needed to take it off or replace the seal with it on? I thought there was a seal that needs replacing on the axle side as well? I do not want to take it off if I don’t have to.
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Does it come out easy from the assembly or is it attached?
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So if I remove the assembly, the diff is set inside of it and how heavy is it?
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Is it ok to leave that shaft on the floor?
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What tool do I use to remove the lock nut?
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Drain plug 24mm
fill plug 19mm
whats next?
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1 hour ago, Ctgriffi said:
I had a significant leak on my steering box as well and, after weighing the pros and cons, found a local shop that basically does nothing but rebuild steering gears. I generally like to give these things a try, but from what I've read, it can be a tricky job and seems like many DIY-ers who attempt it aren't happy with the end result. It was worth it to me to just drop it off, pick it up in a week, and pay the man.
How much did you pay?
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I was getting the same “loud clank” before, but wasn’t sure what it was. The box was also leaking from the bottom. I bought a rebuild kit with all the gaskets. Besides adjusting it did you replace any gaskets? Looking at the fsm it seems like a pretty intricate job. Being that steering is a pretty important part of driving and staying alive, I just don’t want to mess things up more than they already are and not dying is also a priority!
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Any tips for rebuilding the steering box?
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I want to replace leaf springs. New air bags, possibly with auto air adjustment. Shocks. Possibly replace brakes if the condition they are in is anything like to front ones. Also, the differential gasket needs to be replaced. Replace the lugs on the driver side.
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So where do I start? Drain the differential? PB blast everything!
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Should I get centric or a different brand? Also, have you had any experience with sending in core parts?
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So I'm gonna purchase reconditioned calipers instead of rebuilding them myself. Should I only purchase ones that are for 1 ton chinook campers, or any 1 ton caliper is ok?
1985 Escaper full suspension and steering overhaul tips, tricks, and questions
in Engines - Transmissions - Drive Train - Suspension - Chassis - Steering - Exhaust - Tires - Etc.
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How do i tell if I need new gear bearings? They don’t look very worn.