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Steering Gear Box

Discovered leak on Sheppard Box at Vent hole.  Purchase Pittman Arm Puller. 
My impact is Rated at 750 max torque.  This will not budge retainer.
How big of Impact needed?

Larry B
1998 U 270
Larry Bradley
SOB
former 1998 U270
Build 5251
Jeep Grand Cherokee

Re: Steering Gear Box

Reply #1 –
I pulled mine off using IR 1/2 cordless impact.  Took it off no issue.

Grease up the puller where the nut rides to reduce friction. Extensions absorb the pulses and reduce overall impact torque, so try to put socket directly on the gun.
1998 U270 34'

Re: Steering Gear Box

Reply #2 –
When I had mine replaced at Josam in Orlando they had to heat it up with a puller on it and hit it with a sledge and a long bar. It looked like some serious effort to me.

Mark
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Mark and Tanya
Milton , Florida
US Navy Veteran (DV)
1999 U270 Special 40' CAI , 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sahara
 

Re: Steering Gear Box

Reply #3 –
I greased the inside of the Sheppard clam shell puller and then used a 3/4 drive air impact rated at 1000+ft# to remove mine. Use the correct puller.
DO NOT use a impact to re-install. The concussion of a impact wrench could damage the steering box.
I believe 350# torgue when installing
1995 U320C SE 40'
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