1964 steering gear box removal

[Bornin63]

Want to try and reseal my gearbox, WHAT'S THE SECRET TO REMOVE IT ! disconnected both hoses, ground wire, rag joint, tie rod end, drag link, removed the 3 mounting bolts and the stupid thing just will not drop out the bottom.

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[Hernando Muñoz]

Have you loosen the steering axle joint? Looks like a one bolt tie rod brace.

 

[Bornin63]

Have you loosen the steering axle joint? Looks like a one bolt tie rod brace.

I was able to get it out. I removed the 3 isolaters (spacers) , gave me just enough room and with a little wiggling it came out. It's hard to move when your laying on your back it must weigh 50lbs.

Thanks for the idea's

 

[Hernando Muñoz]

I was able to get it out. I removed the 3 isolaters (spacers) , gave me just enough room and with a little wiggling it came out. It's hard to move when your laying on your back it must weigh 50lbs.

Thanks for the idea's

I am glad you made it.
Curious this box comes off from underneath and not from.above, removing the brake main cylinder (pump).

 

[inspector]

The fun part is getting it back in. Look closely at the steering shaft. It's indexed and only connects to the steering box in one spot.

 

[Hernando Muñoz]

When reinstalling, fix your steering well centered with your tires centered too....
Ideally you should have marked the exact position before removing....

 

[BigClay]

Also, be very careful when replacing the seals: if you do any disassembly of the box, you may change the “adjustments” of the box. Highly recommend getting/reading factory shop manual. If you mess with the adjustments, the steering wheel will not “center”.

 

[1rmisner]

Want to try and reseal my gearbox, WHAT'S THE SECRET TO REMOVE IT ! disconnected both hoses, ground wire, rag joint, tie rod end, drag link, removed the 3 mounting bolts and the stupid thing just will not drop out the bottom.

I take a cold chisel and turn the pads on the box/frame bolt holes and this frees up more room. Might want to drop the exhaust also. it come out the bottom. 50lbs?

 

[1rmisner]

Want to try and reseal my gearbox, WHAT'S THE SECRET TO REMOVE IT ! disconnected both hoses, ground wire, rag joint, tie rod end, drag link, removed the 3 mounting bolts and the stupid thing just will not drop out the bottom.

you should drop the exhaust off. might loosen up engine mounts and jack up the engine a few inches.