How do you test a steering gearbox?
To check the box itself, raise the front of the car on ramps, so that its weight remains on the front wheels. Apply the handbrake and put chocks behind the rear wheels. Set the front wheels pointing straight ahead. Make a chalk mark on the rim of the steering wheel and ask a helper to sit in the car.
Can a steering gearbox be rebuilt?
In most cases, a steering box needs rebuilding because it has become so loose that it is hard to keep the car going straight down the road without a lot of constant correction. The three most important parts in the steering box are the Input Shaft/Worm Gear, the Rack Block and the Sector Shaft.
How to rebuild a Saginaw Rotary valve type power steering?
Turn the steering wheel to straight ahead position. Fit the coupling in place on the steering shaft, and center the stub shaft. Slide the stub shaft into the coupling and work the steering gear into place on the frame side rail. Install the attaching bolts and torque to specifications. (65-70 foot pounds Chevrolet).
How to power wash the outside of the steering gear?
Power wash the outside of the steering gear. To adjust the worm thrust bearing preload clamp the steering gear in a vise with the stub shaft pointing up. Loosen the Pitman shaft adjust-ing screw locknut. Using a proper sized Allen wrench loosen the adjusting screw 1 1/2 turns and retighten the locknut.
How to adjust worm thrust bearing on Saginaw Rotary valve?
To adjust the worm thrust bearing preload clamp the steering gear in a vise with the stub shaft pointing up. Loosen the Pitman shaft adjust-ing screw locknut. Using a proper sized Allen wrench loosen the adjusting screw 1 1/2 turns and retighten the locknut. Loosen the adjuster plug locknut 1 turn using a chain wrench.
What to do with a torn power steering boot?
Do not break the boot because the grease will leak out and road debris will enter caus-ing premature wear of the joint. If the boot is torn, add enough grease to force the old grease and dirt out, and grease the vehicle more often to extend the life of the joint. If you can find a good boot from an old joint, replace the torn boot.