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GSL-SE power steering gearbox leak

Old Dec 1, 2023 | 06:26 PM
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GSL-SE power steering gearbox leak

Anyone know if I can remove the pitman arm and replace the lower seal in the steering gearbox housing while it is sill ine the car?
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 08:42 PM
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I think you have to remove the box. There are two steering boxes. One for manual and one for power.

Factory Service Manual - Manual Box

Factory Service Manual - Power Box

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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 09:09 PM
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Anyone know if I can remove the pitman arm and replace the lower seal in the steering gearbox housing while it is sill ine the car?
Do you know what the two seals at the bottom look like? Regular oils seals with a lip or something special?
(Reference first picture on page10b-23 of the power steering gearbox)
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Old Dec 1, 2023 | 09:18 PM
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I don't. Here is the parts manual but the image doesn't really help. Page 1 -N9

https://www.foxed.ca/rx7manual/manua...000A-4600A.pdf

They list a seal kit, FA55-32-180, but can't tell if it's the box seal kit or not.

There is also what they call a pitman arm seal. Maybe that can be replaced without only removing the pitman arm.

79-85 Rx7 Pitman Arm Seal (8545-32-278)

https://www.atkinsrotary.com/Suspens...45-32-278.html

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