Two tooth gear box

[Randy Lausch]

On a two tooth gear box how do you get the shaft to pull out of the worm gear. I thought about heating it up but I don’t know if that’s good for the worm gear thanks Randy

[BRENT in 10-uh-C]

I'm not sure I am following your question totally, but the shaft is pressed onto the worm, so it doesn't just "pull out". You will need a press to remove the worm gear from the shaft.

[rotorwrench]

I've seen several good tools made for the removal of the worm gears from the steering shafts but they are for the later Ford/Gemmer type deigns.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=215074

I think this is for earlier design Gemmer 2-tooth types.
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=239513

[Bob Bidonde]

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Caution! Do not twist the worm on the shaft because it has splines. When Gemmer / Ford initially pressed the worm onto the shaft, the worm impressed its splines into the shaft.
The energy to remove & install a worm gear onto the shaft is extremely high, so take it to a shop with a high capacity press.
By the way, the worm gear should be chrome plated to give it good wear.