Steering gear leak

[beastpath]

So yesterday I noticed my steering gear had a small puddle of power steering fluid under it. Where the gear meets the pitman arm is nice and wet too.

There is probably a drip every 20 mins or so. Filled my steering fluid reservoir up again, but obviously that's only a temporary solution.

 

should i purchase a new/used one? Can I just replace by removing the drivers side wheel and working from there?

 

Or are these things re-buildable? If so, is it worth it to rebuild, are there kits, and how long would it take?

 

Pretty sure its the PB48S model

Edited March 6, 2009 by beastpath

[GrimGreg]

They are rebuild/servicable, but it can be a PITA, though a lot cheaper than a new one.

[Precise1]

As it probably can't hurt, have you tried any stop leak in it? It might get you by until you find a cheap replacement...

 

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[88pathoffroad]

Mine started leaking from the sector shaft seal long ago. It gradually got bad enough that the fluid would actually pour out faster than I could pour it in. Had to find a junkyard steering box and swap it in. $100

[adamzan]

MSRP Price Gear assy - Power steering - Power steering

93-95 $1,793.23

 

Edited March 6, 2009 by adamzan

[beastpath]

looks like stop-leak will have to do until I grab one from a JY. no way im paying MSRP.

 

maybe I can rebuild this one after I get a used one for when that one starts to leak....

[Precise1]

Remember to check the classifieds here also, there are several people parting out trucks...

 

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