I know enough Mechanically to be dangerous and you folks (like yourself) taking the time to do this is greatly appreciated.

Thanks for the video. It took me quite a while to get the lines bled though. Both engine off and on. Finally I was able to get all the air out and it works perfectly. Also, I broke 2 pitman arm pullers. Had to take the arm off attached to the box to get a breaker bar and a heavy guy on the other end to break it free. You made this look too easy... LOL. 3 days of hell and a garage filled with profanity later, my steering is perfect now. Thanks again!

Thanks, Brian. Changed out the steering gear box on my 1990 Suburban after watching your video. Mine was a whole lot easier to get to. No pitman arm puller needed since it uses a pinch bolt. The intermediate steering shaft wouldn't telescope so I slid the steering box onto the shaft first then lifted it into place. Thanks again.

Although changing my gear box didn't take 11 minutes, this video helped me out tremendously. Thanks Brian.

Just wanted to thank you for taking the time to show the replacement. Very helpful to watch before doing it myself.

Hey, just wanted to thank you for posting this video. We had to repair this as we broke down way down a 4x4 road and this video helped us tremendously. One thing that we had trouble wig while out there was that the power steering connections were not the same. Close, but slightly different and very frustrating to deal with out in the sticks. If making a similar repair, I recommend getting compatible hoses as well so that you don't run into the same problem.

Love all your vids Brian you have the best most complete and useful tips and explanations. Changing my steering box seemed very simple & strait forward but (yes there is a BUT) For instance in this video simply leaving the pitman arm connected to the tie rod was something I hadn't thought of and saved me an unnecessary procedure. Thank You.

Great post! Your banter (tips) helps me watch out as I proceed on my project. Many thanx.

@2LateIWon I hear that! I just got my gear box brace in today!

Thanks for the response. I've read a lot online posts from folks who get defective remanufactured steering boxes and have to replace them again; sometimes twice. I ended up ordering a Boregson from PSC. Pretty dang expensive, but it is supposed to be a quality rebuild. Thanks for you help and video, Howard

I just bought a 2000 Dodge 2500 V10. I really appreciate you taking the time to make a video. I am not at all a mechanic, I have issues with my front end and I wanted to fix it myself. Your videos are very helpful. Thanks

Never did one before, you gave me the courage to do the change on a 2000 Ram 2500 4x4! Thanks, was very helpful, Dave

This worked great for me, thanks for the time saving steps, reman is just what the Dr ordered!, Thanks again, Dave!

Nice video. Just finishing gearbox, pump and lines on my 94 f150, it was good to get confirmation of my bleeding method before I start her up. Thanks!

You make very informative videos! I watched your video on installing the steering gear box stabilizer. " I took an arrow to the knee"! lol , Skyrim. Tired of my Dodge wandering off the road into the ditch. Definitely looking like a DUI candidate. Thanks Brian! Cheers.

thanks for reply. i just put in a Red Head steering gear box, and it has helped a lot! I also added a Spohn performance Track Bar, while i was doing it. Was nice to have all this OFF to do the gear box, and do the track bar and the bracket. NOTE. when i took the stabilizer off the Bearing was bound up! does not have a grease fitting, and water and moisture sits in there and could cause more return trouble that good! I left off the bearing for now.

@GerryJ08 I'm glad it's working out for you. I sure love to teach and fix cars, but I'm on this island all day with Wilson.

@spelunkerd The "POWER BRAKES" do. The brake master cylinder itself and the calipers etc. still use DOT 3. The hydro boost is run on the power steering pump. Diesels don't have any vacuum left over to spare because the intake has no restriction. It's wide open all the time. So this is developed to replace the vacuum power brake booster. GREAT QUESTION RIGHT HERE!

@Vacmasterthegreat Usually you use a pitman arm puller on an idler arm...... You're welcome! Thanks for being a part of it.

Hey man just wanted to say thanks because I just completed this project on my 1997 ford f250xlt with the help of this video!

Hi! I just picked up a 95 F150 for a few thousand bucks. It's going to need this kind of work. While our machines are different makes, your mechanical style seems's to fit how I work. I'm looking forward to watching more. CHEERS!

@Usernameinvalid16 That does sound like valve stem seals. You can pull the spark plug crank the engine to bdc and stuff rope in the hole and rotate till tight and do them with the head on.

You just made my life so much easier! Thanks man!

Great video! I have a 96 Ram 1500 lifted with 35's (bought it that way) and the gear box was just sloppy as all hell. If i put my hand on the top of the steering wheel, i could turn it all the way left to 10 o clock and right to 3 o clock with the pitman arm completely still. Thanks for the how to, it probably saved me an hour or 2 of figuring crap out.

Thank you both, for your straight forward awesome instructions. Very helpful and encouraging. God bless in all your endeavors.

Thank you- you're very kind!

Hey I just did mine with the red head box.... good video !!!! thanks it helped me with mine... I felt it was easier to leave the fluid fittings on the steering box and I disconnected them at the cooler and then up above the tank... it was much easier to clean and re attach on the work bench...

@nas979 Yes. Something is bad in the system. Could also be the power brake unit if it's on the same system.

YES! Mine did that when I first bought it and it was terrible on road trips when I had to stop for gas. I would purge the fuel filter can with the plastic lever and it would start right up, but I was leaving puddles of fuel where I'd fuel up. (felt bad) The fix was to replace the 0-rings for that little lever and the fuel filter cap top. Now It fires up awesome all the time. Cost from the dealership was $30 in parts. Took ten minutes labor.

Hey Brian, Thanks for posting this. I need to replace one on a '94 Navajo. I would have struggled with a tie rod end puller, if it were not for your video. Yippee Ki Yay Partner!

Good video.....Got the confidence to change mine this weekend. Thanks.

It has air in the system. After replacing all the leaks- turn the wheel to lock (so it can pressure release and thus release air from gear) and hold there and rev it for about 15-30 seconds to clear the air and then let it sit for a half hour then top off to full cold line and drive it.

Yes, this is very appreciated after some local store sold me the incorrect fluids which destroyed the seals in the powered steering box. The plus side is, I have learned a lot more about my Jeep. I measured the pitman drop arm NUT size and it appaired to be 32.5 mm which is NOT what you said [in the vid clip] so I set off looking for a 33 mm socket. And that's a weird size apparently? so ended up getting a 34mm socket for a powered driver. However, I now have to remove that stabiliser arm as its in the way but that's ok. Thankyou.

This was such a good resource! Thanks for sharing this info!

Great video bout to swap my steering gear box and was looking for a video to show how to do it and this video was very detailed and gave me an idea of what I was getting into thanks man

I have. And I've still shot down to gear boxes. It does WONDERS for stiffening up the frame, but Dodge is brutal on gear boxes when you drive them like I do.

Thanks again! Getting ready to do this on my 3rd gen. I might separate the lines up top by the fluid reservoir and drop the box with the lines on. I don't have a crow's foot set.

Check all the seals and connections on the fuel system. O-rings for a fuel filter cap, fuel hose connections etc.

I rebuilt those power steering box in Portland Oregon I call that one p319 very easy to rebuild also any M100 or tas65 or hfb70 HF54 many differents gear boxes as well any manual ones from old cars great video

@Usernameinvalid16 No problem friend. It sounds like the idle circuit of the carbuetor or "air screw" is too tight. Try backing it out first. Look at the plug to see if it's too black after it's a new plug and idled on for 15 min. Also Oil Smoke is blue tinted. Too rich smoke is black. Hope this helps. Good luck!

@posqvole You're welcome!

It's very similar. On a Ford however, turn the wheel lock to lock left and right 20-40 times with the wheels in the air and check the fluid often. They are much harder to bleed due to the shapes of the lines and pressure feedback devices. Failure to do this will result in a noisy system/pump.

Been changing a lot of parts on the 05 ram 2500 i got a few months back. It cracks me up every time I go to watch a video for a rough idea of what I am getting myself into because 9/10 times they are yours. Recognize your voice immediately every single time and know I'll get accurate information.

Thanks- will do.

Thanks for the Video! after watching it twice i could do mine almost blindfolded!

@84W150 Good tip. Thanks!

Man you are great. I have been dreading this job for over a month. I am trying to build up the courage to attempt it. It looks tough.

Another great video Brian! Thanks!

Welcome- thanks!

@Fonztheman01 I FORGOT! If they get real stubborn like that you can get the pressure on them and then whack the Pitman with a hand sledge and they pop off. Thanks for the reminder!

Thanks for the video. Very helpful.

@TrueBlueEG8 I wish! I've just been work'n work'n.

@whitedoggarage GREAT QUESTION! It IS a Dodge. It's made in Mexico. Many SAE sizes lapse the metric scale. What's nice is many car companies use the sizes that intersect the two systems. i.e. 13mm= 1/2 inch 3/4 inch = 19mm 5/16 inch = 8mm or at least close enough. 14mm wrenches fit onto 9/16 inch bolts/nuts but it's tight. What a mess huh?

Great video and explanation! I'm a great fan of Moog suspension parts as well)

Thanks Bud I've got an 87 & 89 F250 that both need this done I feel like I've got a better grip on what to do now.

Thanks for the video. Makes my job much easier!

Fantastic.

Excellent tutorial, no unnecessary blabbing.

@midlantic1 Not with the slots the way they are and if the re manufacture does it right. (knock on wood.)

You can find one in a link in the description.

@rtzapper You're welcome. I give Tyson your regards as well. ; )

Great Job!!! I did this on my truck a couple years ago and need to do it again as there is a lot of play in it now. (Lifetime warranty woo whoo ) Now I just need to find the time to actually do it LOL

Thanks... ❤️ Your educational video is very useful in today's war on potholes. 🎯

Great job Brian, thanks so much..............you are the BOSS

thanks Brian! great video as usual!

@pokemonfreak15 You're welcome! I'm glad I could be of service.

Thanks!

I recommend pressure testing the system. If you had a small leak in the head gasket it would behave that way. Often when coolant gets low it makes a gurgle noise in the heater core.

great video, very helpful

Thanks Brian and your genuis assistant

Another excellent tutorial from you, well done. So glad I subscribe to your site for all the latest videos.

really appreciate your video and your time!

Needed a little reassurance, had not replaced a steering gear in years. Thanks

great video man! you should have your own show

Great video...answered my questions...thank you!

Man this video really help me. Esp with the PAP. Thanks Bro

great video, great detailing and video work

This video helped me a lot, thanks! I have a '93 C1500, and now that I got that heavy sucker off, all I've got is bolt on work. I should have the old girl running tomorrow :D

Excellent video Brian!!!! You are the Steven Spielberg of KZfaq. 😉

@beefystik Thanks!

you rock brian great job

Nice thanks for posting this! Tyson is the man

Awesome vid and a huge help, thanks for the how to.

Turning the wheel and removing the air out of the system before reattaching the linkage was a great tip; thanks for that!

This was a good video!! I have to replace my gear box on my 94 chevy Z71!

Thanks for the great video!

soo much help!!!!!! ive had a terrible whine from the power steering, guess ill drain it and try again so i dont have the suspended bubbles

Awesome video man!!! Great job!!!

Excellent explanation step by step…

@hp11208 You're welcome!

Thanks so much, this was a great help

Чувак, ты настолько крут, что даже я все понял! ))) Dude, you are so cool that even I understood it all! ))) From Russia with Love!

Thanks man, about to do this to my 98.

Try using a return line filter on these hydroboost style power steering/brake systems. If one unit goes bad the other is not contaminated as well. Magnefine is an inline "fuel filter style" filter that has magnets as well as a filter element with a bypass.

I have a 2000 Dodge 2500, my steering is not the tightest & my seal started leaking today, so I guess it's time to replace. How's a Reman from NAPA? Thanks for taking the time to make the vid, I can now do this. Never did a steering gear R&R. Dave.

@TheNeal666 I'm so habitulated to just jump back out of the engine compartment I forget I put the winch on down there. lol Battle scars and swimming pool stories.

Dude this video was so helpful thanks man

@rfcbeach Alignment- specifically the column to shaft and/or tie rod gross possition is too far to one side.

thanks man this helped I'm doing the same truck but mine is covered in rust and giving me pain to work on so far has taken me 2 months

The shafts are keyed up. It's a good idea to have the wheels all straight (3) before tear down to avoid confusion.