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Old Aug 22nd, 2019, 18:54   #1
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Hi, my steering box on my Amazon is leaking and despite trying that amazing Australian steering box lube Penrith it’s still leaking.

I’ve called around a few places and nobody I know wants to refurb the box.

What are people doing when they have this problem? Travel at the wheel is well over 20mm which I have read is normal.

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Old Aug 22nd, 2019, 20:10   #2
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Lower oil seal from Brookhouse £5.40. They have a full service kit with seals, gaskets and top and bottom bushes if you want to go the whole hog, £24. Shaft and gear no longer available.
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Thanks, I’ve heard they are a nightmare to strip and repair though, have you ever tried?
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Old Aug 22nd, 2019, 22:09   #4
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The seals are not too bad of a job to do, just need a good pitman arm remover. get all the seals and gaskets as it is a job that should be done thoroughly.

Here is a good instructional video from Rob at Amazon Cars: play from the start for some reason it loads at 10 min for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TwqF...ature=youtu.be

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As above, once you've got the Pitman arm off it's not hard at all. You do need a really good puller though. Worth doing for sure.
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Reposted. I put this on the wrong thread. Sorry.
Pitman arm puller pic here https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...+puller&page=2
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