Manual steering box has grease spewing out

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  1. WildCard

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    So by the looks of it my steering box is shot. Steering is pretty rough right now and my wheel has a lot of wiggle and shaking. Should I just buy a new one? Or are there any power steering options for our cars?
     
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    There is no rebuilt kits available for the gear box. You can buy a rebuilt one or get one from someone who as one.
     
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    Melvins Classic Ford sells the bearings/seals rebuild components for the gearbox.
     
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    Did you check the steering coupler to make sure its good before you condem the box?
     
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    is it grease or oil and where is it spewing from?
     
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    It's grease and it's all over the steering box.
     
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    if it's that greasy then the worm gear may be OK, just needs resealed...:yup:
     
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    Yeah turning is not the greatest and I have a lot of play I'm the wheel while going down the road.
     
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