[Walotka350]

I have power steering on my 68 camaro, the lower seal leaks oil. is it possible to replace it, and do u have to take it off the car.

[SPARKY69]

the lower square plate ?

[Walotka350]

The lower round shaft it is a saganaw unit out of 72 Chevell.

[irish420]

they make a rebuild kit for it...I got one from napa.

[speedfreak2]

There is a kit and it's called a "Sector shaft seal kit". The only problem is after you get the old seal out you will need to see is the sector shaft if worn too badly to hold a new seal.

[go2fast]

I've done a few of these the quick and dirty way. Take the pitman arm and snap ring off, put a bucket under it, then start her up and crank the wheel hard to the stop. The pressure forces out the seal. Clean area and put in new seal. Like I said "quick and dirty", not a proper rebuild.

[speedfreak2]

Originally Posted by go2fast

I've done a few of these the quick and dirty way. Take the pitman arm and snap ring off, put a bucket under it, then start her up and crank the wheel hard to the stop. The pressure forces out the seal. Clean area and put in new seal. Like I said "quick and dirty", not a proper rebuild.

Exactly. It's worth it to try replacing the seal vs. buying a new/reman steering box. One extra step is after you remove the pitman arm, put the nut back on...just a few threads...that way when you blow the seal out you can see how the old one was installed. I suppose this will be your first one so hopefully that tip is helpful to you.

[Walotka350]

yes it is my first one thanks for the tip. Right now I have the eng. out. So you think I should wait and do this when the eng. is back in the car?

[speedfreak2]

It would make the job a whole lot easier.