Power steering gear box leak

What model is the steering gear? Do you have the manual?

 

I bought a reman a couple years ago at Auto Value of all places. They handle a lot of Truck Parts. It’s probably a TRW, check the part #, there’s a lot of different ones that all cross over to a few. Picked it up at a Local warehouse near me. You can have it shipped to any Auto Value store.Took the old one in, avoiding a core charge and having to lug it back somewhere or ship it back. That had the best price, and quick delivery. So far so good. If you change yours, make note of the mounting bolts. Mine has 2 with course threads and one has fine threads. Also line up the mark on shaft with the pitman arm. They suggest replacing the bolt on the steering shaft connection. I didn’t, just rechecked it, making sure it stayed tight. Follow instructions for setting poppets, and bleeding system. Usually just turning wheel back and forth all the way a few times, with the Truck running, reservoir cap off. Might have a bleeder screw that needs loosening, depending on the box. Good time to change the filter in the reservoir and any hoses. It’s really not a hard job. There’s been a few postings on here of others that had problems with new ones turning only one way and locking up. I’m guessing they needed to properly bleed the systems.

 

Should be a TAS model. TRW.

TRW Truck Steering - Service Literature | Steering Gears

 

Nothing fixes a worn gasket like a new gasket. This looks like on the juice side, not the actual gears that should not be messed with, and could be a simple fix. I've used Lucas PS sealer for leaking seals, and it worked( motorcycle forks too), and I heard an old timers trick, was a bit of brake fluid in the PS, but gaskets need to be replaced. I agree, someone tried shlum-gooey, why not just get a new gasket?

 

It looks like a TRW Ross gear. The model number should be stamped very lightly into the end of the housing opposite where the input shaft goes in. You will probably need to scrape the paint off and take some fine sand paper to it. Before you do anything I would recommend removing both of the fittings and replacing the O-rings on them. They should be #8 ORB O-rings. If that doesn't stop the leak price out the seal kit compared to a reman box.

 

I used Lucas PS leak stopper. It worked for quite a while. It’s a temporary expensive fix.

 

If it’s leaking, something cause it, most likely “WEAR”. That’s one component I wouldn’t try to fix myself. Usually wear on the shaft from constant turning. If it was “me”, I would have it replaced with a good reman from a reputable “steering box” dealer.

 

Half right, put brand new on, no reman junk