Re: [FWDLK] ADVICE ON STEERING GEAR REMOVAL

["Edward X. Petrus" <desoto@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I had to rebuild the coaxial steering gearbox in my '57 DeSoto
Firedome.  I followed the procedure in the shop manual, which said to
take the front seat out, unbolt everything, and remove the whole
column up through the floor access panel and out the driver's door. 
A tricky but not impossible job.  As I recall, everything worked
exactly as planned, but you had to remove the brake pedal to get
enough clearance for removal.  I had Power Brake Exchange in
Pittsburgh rebuild my unit and I installed it myself afterward.  I've
been satisfied with everything, but like Neil, watch for the paint
routine.  At least at PBX they ASKED me first if they should paint it
black "like they always do" and I said NO!!!

Ed Petrus

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>---- Original Message ----
>From: eddee@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>To: L-FORWARDLOOK@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>Subject: RE: [FWDLK] ADVICE ON STEERING GEAR REMOVAL
>Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2008 16:26:13 +0000
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>>Hello Group
>>
>>Unfortunately my power steering mechanism in my 59 PLYMOUTH is
>leaking and needs a rebuild.
>>
>>The removal of the box seems clear and not too hard since the egine
>is out of the car,,but any words of experience???
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>>Can I leave the steering wheel and upper column intact and do
>everything by lowering the mechanism out from underneath??
>>
>>Thanks to all
>>ED ECKERSON
>>LI  NY
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