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gearheads78 · 12-24-2018, 01:05 AM

So Ive done a ton of stuff but never rebuilt a steering box (until today) Managed to get it all the way apart and back together working perfectly on the bench lock to lock smooth. Installed back in the truck and still smooth lock to lock. Added fluid and was turning the wheel while off to fill and bleed. Iafter about 4-5 lock to lock turns it got a stiff spot about 3/4 to lock on the right will go past it but there is a pop inside the box. Anyone ever run in to this and think they might know whats going on? Im petty sure all the balls were put in alternated but if I mixed up 2 could that be it? The color was so close it was hard to tell.

12-24-2018, 01:05 AM	#55
gearheads78 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 563	Re: Back to the Basics: Re-Sealing a leaky power steering box So Ive done a ton of stuff but never rebuilt a steering box (until today) Managed to get it all the way apart and back together working perfectly on the bench lock to lock smooth. Installed back in the truck and still smooth lock to lock. Added fluid and was turning the wheel while off to fill and bleed. Iafter about 4-5 lock to lock turns it got a stiff spot about 3/4 to lock on the right will go past it but there is a pop inside the box. Anyone ever run in to this and think they might know whats going on? Im petty sure all the balls were put in alternated but if I mixed up 2 could that be it? The color was so close it was hard to tell.