Steering gear rebuild/ socket size worm
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Steering gear rebuild/ socket size worm
Steering gear rebuild help. Does anyone know how to take this off. Tried to make a tool to remove it but didnt work. It did move half a turn. I measured it and looks like 1 13/16. Rebuilding my dads steering gear since its been leaking.
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Do you have the manual? http://web.archive.org/web/201209150...12gearhous.pdf
Whatever you were measuring, it certainly was not 1 13/16 inches. Automobiles (even US brands) haven't contained Imperial-sized parts for at least 40 years. Perhaps 46mm?
Whatever you were measuring, it certainly was not 1 13/16 inches. Automobiles (even US brands) haven't contained Imperial-sized parts for at least 40 years. Perhaps 46mm?
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Jose Pena (05-05-2021)
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My bad. I measured and did the math
1 3/4 + 1/16 = 1 13/16
so conversion might be 46mm
Ive searched and have not found a single thread meantioning how they got this off. Unfortunately this does not have the simple pins to twist open easily like other how to's. It is 8 sided. Im thinking i might have to look for a hub socket and grind it down to make it work.
1 3/4 + 1/16 = 1 13/16
so conversion might be 46mm
Ive searched and have not found a single thread meantioning how they got this off. Unfortunately this does not have the simple pins to twist open easily like other how to's. It is 8 sided. Im thinking i might have to look for a hub socket and grind it down to make it work.
Last edited by Jose Pena; 05-05-2021 at 11:54 AM.
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Unfortunately I dont have this version of steering gear. Since mine does not have the pins. Has anyone been able to remove 8 point lock nut in my steering gear type. Or have any tips to remove?
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No one has dealt with this it seems.
tried to fabricate a tool but it still won't budge. I loosened it a bit but wont move anymore.
posting since I'm sure someone will run accross this problem.
tools I made
it pops out when trying to twist. The lip is just too small to prevent from sliping off.
tried to fabricate a tool but it still won't budge. I loosened it a bit but wont move anymore.
posting since I'm sure someone will run accross this problem.
tools I made
it pops out when trying to twist. The lip is just too small to prevent from sliping off.
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Try adding a handle to your tool extending out the top. That way you can put pressure evenly on both sides as you twist.
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maxvp01 (05-17-2021)
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Might finally give up on this. Drilled two holes and made my own pin wrench and still won't budge. I think I might just tighten it back how it was. I wont be able to replace the seal on this part unfortunately. Does anyone know if I could replace this part with the non socket version with the oin holes? Or are they different sizes?
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Dude I feel your pain. Every thing was going great until I got to where you’re at. I even posted on YT to no avail. I went to redhead gears and bought a remanufactured one and the thing hasn’t leaked a drop since. They took mine all apart as the core and shipping wasn’t too bad because it fits in a medium flat rate.
something to consider cause I think the seal in there is what causes it to leak.
something to consider cause I think the seal in there is what causes it to leak.
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