manual steering gear?

[lewtot184]

is it possible to buy a re-seal kit for a manual steering gear? i looked around and couldn't find one. i also looked at the Steer & Gear website and they wanted around $285 to rebuild one. is that normal rebuild cost? thanks.

 

[Cranky]

Don't know what normal cost is but I don't see why you couldn't buy new seals from a bearing supply house. All you need is the ID and OD of the shaft and seal fit. I redid a power steering pump doing it that way and generally, it's cheaper that way.

 

[lewtot184]

Don't know what normal cost is but I don't see why you couldn't buy new seals from a bearing supply house. All you need is the ID and OD of the shaft and seal fit. I redid a power steering pump doing it that way and generally, it's cheaper that way.

may have to do that. i know seals have a number on them. maybe can match something up. i know power steering seal kits are available but haven't found anything for manual.

 

[Hemi Rebel]

I got mine from firm feel i think. So long ago I cant recall. More than just seals in the kit too.

 

[Cranky]

What all else would be in the kit? Never went into a manual box and only replaced seals that were leaking....usually input and output shaft seals.

 

[Speedbird]

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=215220&highlight=steering

 

[lewtot184]

http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=215220&highlight=steering

great info, thanks!