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how to cahange front pinion seal
Generally the seal on eithe the power steering pump or the rack and pinion steering must be replaced by a large shop that specializes. Not many individuals have successfully rebuilt either a rack and pinion or a power steering pump.
No. The pinion seal would be at the differential input.
Assume you mean the seal on the rack and pinion steering??? If that part is leaking power steering fluid, it's because there is an internal, high pressure leak. That type of leak is usually caused by a worn bushing. Once a rack and pinion assembly starts leaking, the only option is to replace it since most people and most shops do not have access to the specialize equipment neessary to rebuild the assembly. It is highly recommended that the assembly be replaced before it wears to the point that metal shavings get into the power steering pump. Once that occurs, you'll need to replace the pump and hoses as well.
to replace pinion shaft seal you need to drop the drive shaft from the rear end then with large socket remove pinion nut from front of yoke remove yoke remove old pinion seal install new pinion seal reinstall yoke and pinion nut to specified torque re install drive shaft note now is the time to check and see if U-joints need replacing
to replace pinion shaft seal you need to drop the drive shaft from the rear end then with large socket remove pinion nut from front of yoke remove yoke remove old pinion seal install new pinion seal reinstall yoke and pinion nut to specified torque re install drive shaft note now is the time to check and see if U-joints need replacing
Sounds like you have a bad seal on the rack and pinion. The bellows is only to keep dirt and water out of the rack and pinion, it is not a seal to hold pressure in.
Some of those setups have a crush sleeve that must be replaced along with that seal. It also requires specific torque specs To replace seal, remove the drive shaft, remove the pinion nut and crush sleeve if required, remove seal, install new seal and crush sleeve install pinion nut and torque to specs
just got my 2004 ram done at the dealer for 83 bucks. worth the money and have them do it :)
Internal seal in the Rack & Pinion steering. You probably shouldn't drive it until you get it fixed.
Best left to a mechanic as the drive shaft has to come down and the big nut on the pinion gear that holds the drive shaft mount has to come off and then you can install the new pinion seal.
Remove driveshaft,remove pinion nut that holds the driveshaft yoke on. Then remove the yoke and the seal will be behind the yoke.To pull the seal you need a seal puller or you could use a couple of screwdrivers to pry it out of the axle housing. Install seal & asm in reverse order.