Hello Dan,
I haven't replaced that pinion seal, but you don't have to beat out the
tie rod ends with two hammers or a fork tool. There is also a commonly
available puller, two arms grab underneath the steering arm and a screw
thread pushes the stud out. This is just the first example I found;
http://www.eastwoodco.com/shopping/product/detailmain.jsp?itemType=PRODUCT&RS=1&itemID=2481&keyword=49076
John
Dan Gillitzer wrote:
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>#2 Has anyone ever tried replacing the pinion seal on the steering rack
>without completely removing the rack? I'd rather not have to beat the track
>rod ends off at this point. NOW that I have it filled with gear lube of course
>it's leaking! Thinking along the lines of pulling off the top of the mounts
>and moving it a little one way to be able to remove the cap and pinion.
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