A leaking steering gearbox problem

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A leaking steering gearbox problem

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When I bought the vehicle it already had a leaky steering box. It seems to be getting worse.
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The steering play is good and the steering function is fine, its just leaky. I imagine there's an o ring or gasket seal under the lock ring that's knackered. Is it that simple? anyone fixed this before? tips?
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Re: A leaking steering gearbox problem

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Yip, there's an o-ring.
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Looks like you can just remove the nut assembly and replace the o-ring

There should also be a copper washer there.
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Re: A leaking steering gearbox problem

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Thanks Peter. Very useful.
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Re: A leaking steering gearbox problem

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Problem Sorted

based on advice from steering repair shop in randburg:

1 x copper washer and some teflon tape and 5 minutes of work to fit :thumbup:
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Re: A leaking steering gearbox problem

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Mine also leaking a bit...
Also on the ps pump reservoir side.
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