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Old 08-24-2021, 09:27 PM   #7
Will D
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Default Re: 42-48 Pass Steering gear oil retainer

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Originally Posted by JSeery View Post
Will, why would you need to remove the steering box to repair the end plate? Why not just remove the end plate?
Now that you got me thinking about it, you don't need to remove the box. I've read and been told when removing a shim to adjust the pre load to be very careful not to pull the end plate away to far, as to not displace the bearings. In reality, even if fully removing the end plate, the top bearing is held in place by the shaft and the lower bearing can come off and go back on with the end plate.
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