Everythingoutdoors
NAXJA Forum User
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- Cumming, GA
I've got a 97 XJ with 4.0L, AW4 and leaking steering box (bottom seal, pretty sure anyway). I'm not to excited about buying a "new" one. Anybody got information on how to rebuild one?
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Rebuilding Steering Box?
- Thread starter Everythingoutdoors
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Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
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- Vermont, land of big clay
The "how" is pretty well covered by the factory service manual. I think the problem is going to be where you get the parts.
The section in the 99 FSM is about 10 pages long. As far as I know, there is little or no difference among years except in the boost rate. It's a standard sort of Saginaw steering gear. You can replace the pitman shaft bearing and seals without rebuilding the entire gearbox.
I'm interested in sources for parts as well, so if you find anything out, please post back.
The section in the 99 FSM is about 10 pages long. As far as I know, there is little or no difference among years except in the boost rate. It's a standard sort of Saginaw steering gear. You can replace the pitman shaft bearing and seals without rebuilding the entire gearbox.
I'm interested in sources for parts as well, so if you find anything out, please post back.
dizzymac
NAXJA Forum User
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- New Hampshire
Matthew Currie
NAXJA Member #760
- Location
- Vermont, land of big clay
dizzymac said:
They both have the seal. Unfortunately not the bearing which is what I'd like to find.
dizzymac
NAXJA Forum User
- Location
- New Hampshire
I know for my 91' @ rockauto.com, the gates kit has the seals and bearings. AutoZone also carries a complete steering gear rebuild lit