Manual Steering Box Rebuild Questions

64 SRT8 Dart said

Okay so I got my manual boxfully disassembled and all cleaned up inside and out....yes those little ball bearings in the worm gear were not so fun at first either, lol, who comes up with something like that,lol ...and, just have a few questions.

Does anyone sell the seals for the steering shaft and the pitman shaft?

What kind of lube/oil is supposed to go in there? What do you guys run?

When I pulled that thing apart it just looked like someone nearly packed it with wheel bearing grease.

Thanks for your help!

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I know this is an old topic but I am wondering the same lubrication issue too and this is what I found. Following is direct citation from original 1964 Dodge technical service manual.

"Every 6 months the lubricant level of the fluid should be inspected and if necessarry replenish to the level if filler hole with Multipurpose Gear Lubricant as defined by MIL-2105B. Use SAE 80 for temperatures ranging above- 30F, and if SAE 75 for temperatures below- 30F. If SAE 80 is not available SAE 90 may be used."

And they add a warning too:" CAUTION: DO NOT USE A PRESSURE GUN."