Steering Box leaking

by **reptilechick** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 3:49 pm

Hi guys,

My power steering leaks and I have been told that the steering box is the problem and needs to be replaced. Can I use a rodeo/jackeroo one or does it need to be a MU one? I am looking at quotes from NZ, not sure if I would find one in oz or if anyone knows??

thankking you all in advance, I would be lost without this forum!

MY YouTube · by **pig75** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 4:11 pm

rodeo and jackaroo are the same as MU most times it's the top seal that goes it's an easy fix. look in the FAQ section

by **reptilechick** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 12:58 pm

cheers pig, I will pass this onto my mechanic!

by **Demonic** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 2:39 pm

Mechanic.... :lol:

If you got the know-how do it urself, I know a mechanic here who speacialises(?) in power steering wanted $900 to fix that in the end i got another box for $45

by **wbski007** » Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:35 pm

so true Demonic, sooooo true, If you can, do it your self reptilechick, one of us can probley talk you thu it,
cheers, Wayne

by **reptilechick** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 5:38 pm

I could have a go at doing it myself and some of my mates have offered to change it for me, not sure how much I trust them though! My problem is I am limited with tools. It looks like it is a PITA to get to as well.
May be taking a drive over to Townsville soon to see dad (Diesel engineer) so he can do it all!
In the mean time, I am just watching the fluid. Need new bushes now too cos of the fluid, u guys know where I can chase them down?

MY YouTube · by **pig75** » Mon Oct 26, 2009 6:13 pm

All mechanical part's are jackaroo/rodeo

by **mulover** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 1:12 pm

There is a very good how to in the DIY guides,
Its very good, because i did it!!! lol, you don't need much, just a few spanners, a cordless drill, self tappping screw and a screw driver or 2.
The easiest way to get to it is to take the wheel off.

by **bozza72** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 3:47 pm

Yeah its real easy to do, take off right front wheel, peel back the black (muddy) cover and youll see the top of the box right where the seal needs replacing, easy peasy.

by **geeves** » Wed Oct 28, 2009 7:23 pm

8 times out of 10 this will work but these shafts have a habit of rusting in which case the seal wont last long. Probably not such an issue where you live but we get a lot of rain and drive in the sea. If there is heavy rust on the shaft its better to replace the box

by **reptilechick** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 2:16 pm

u guys are seriously legends. I am gonna have a go at this myself, I'm too bad on the tools for a chick! Found the DIY and have printed it out!

Will let u know how I go! Thanx again, I would be soooo lost without this forum!

another question though, I jsut called repco and they dont have the part number listed in the FAQ....help!!!

by **bozza72** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:11 pm

Power steering pump seal .........................ap0743g & bearing 6202

MY YouTube · by **pig75** » Thu Oct 29, 2009 4:56 pm

The power stering BOX seal is 8-97081746-0 get it from holden

by **reptilechick** » Fri Oct 30, 2009 10:31 pm

thanku!!!! u guys are truly awesome!

by **MattMu** » Mon Nov 02, 2009 4:51 pm

Reptilechick...While it can be easy for someone with experience...steering isnt one to learn on...cracking balljoints and removing drop arms are not for the feint hearted. The steerbox is a pita to remove from between the chassis, the engine and the radiator.

I have replaced about 5 in Rodeos and MUs and doing either the seal or R&R the steering box is not a simple 5 minute task.

I would try the Nulon powersteering fluid before you rip everything apart. It is a seal reviver and will soften then seals and give them a new life for a few years....how long do you intend to keep the vehicle. I got another three years after using the fluid.

Goodluck whichever you choose.

Matt.

by **Demonic** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:17 am

I had no experience with steering boxes on Mus when i removed mine, yes its a c**t to get to but it all adds to the experience.

I would say the hardest part is removal and replacement of the box, seal itself "should" be easy.

it helps if you remove the radiator or the bottom hose.

by **geeves** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 8:53 am

It is possible to do the seal in place as per mulovers instruction. Do expect it to be easy though. Getting a seal to line up right can be fiddly at the best of times but doing by touch round a corner and tapping it in requires lots of patience and probably an expanded vocabulary.

by **dasnoboarder** » Tue Nov 03, 2009 9:13 am

I replaced my steering box not long ago for the first time.

Worst bits were splitting the ball joint on the steering linkage, and getting the new box into place...

Was a frustrating job, but I saved a lot of money by not sending it to the mechanic...

Let's just say I'll be nicer to this steering box and hope it doesn't let go like the last one.

by **reptilechick** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 11:34 am

Hey guys, thanks again for the advice. On a drive up to Townsville to get dad to fix it for me, and a few other things. Will print out everything here for him to read.

Mattmu I have used stop leak for a few months now but it still leaks out everywhere, although the fluid hardly drops. The stop leak hasnt helped at all.

Can I use Rodeo bushes too?? Seems like everything is starting to go wrong in my MU now

to fix: a/c comp, power steering, buses, cv boots, brake master cylinder, radiator has a crack too now from a roo last nite......car has been great the last 3yrs now everything is falling apart

by **geeves** » Thu Nov 05, 2009 2:59 pm

Mechanicaly its the same as rodeo just about everything will fit

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