Steering box lower seal replacement

[BroncoKelley]

Has anyone replaced the lower seal on the steering box? The one behind the pitman arm? How involved is it?
I need to put a new drag link on and that seal is leaking, so now is the time. Any help would be appreciated!

 

[phldwsnoc1]

Is this a manual or power box?

 

[thegreatjustino]

Take the pitman off, remove the snap ring holding the seal in. Put a bucket under the box, start the engine, turn the steering wheel. The pressure from the pump will blow the old seal out (and make a mess without the bucket). Turn off the Bronco, replace the seal, snap ring, and pitman. Done.

 

[hucklburry rev2]

Take the pitman off, remove the snap ring holding the seal in. Put a bucket under the box, start the engine, turn the steering wheel. The pressure from the pump will blow the old seal out (and make a mess without the bucket). Turn off the Bronco, replace the seal, snap ring, and pitman. Done.

I wouldn't say so much words of wisdom as "man of little patience"

 

[Viperwolf1]

That method does work. Just be aware that there are 2 seals and 2 spacers that will come out. Single lip seal goes in first, then spacer, then double lip seal and other spacer.

 

[BroncoKelley]

Sounds pretty straight forward thanks!

 

[Viperwolf1]

A turn to the right against the stops puts the most internal pressure on those seals.