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 Leaking power steering fluid
#720787
05/03/06 08:53 PM
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Joined: May 2005
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My truck is leaking fluid from the top of the steering box.There is a big nut on top and four smaller ones just below that.It looks like its leaking from the big nut in the center of the top.I looked at the repair manual and it didnt look like there was a gasket or anything in there?Is that the case is it repairable or do I need to replace the whole unit?
91 Mitsu Montero RS LWB PENDING
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: allsierra123]
#720788
05/04/06 03:43 AM
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Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 13,649
Web Wheeler
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I think KevinC fixed that with an Oring, maybe a mitsu kit?
Not responsible for advice not taken...
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: fasteddy]
#720789
05/04/06 07:12 AM
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Joined: Jan 2000
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Rock Warrior
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![[Linked Image]](http://danwheeler.gotdns.com/pics/Auto/Montero/SteeringGearbox/SteeringGearboxUpper.jpg) #12 - O-ring. Could also be the adjusting nut (#10) or the bleeder screw (#5) Is it coming out from around the square thing (#7)
1986 Montero 2.6l
31X10.5 BFG MT - Weber carb with custom intake
Rear LSD - RCI seats - Oil cooler - Manual hubs
Custom bumpers front and rear + rock sliders
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: fasteddy]
#720790
05/04/06 07:45 AM
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Joined: May 2000
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If its leaking from the nut there is a factory kit that screws on top of the adjuster nut to seal it.
My quick and dirty fix is to use loctite gasket maker #518 on the threads and under the nut.
Just dont mess up the adjustment by turning the screw, just loosen the nut, clean the parts and apply the sealer. Tighten the nut back down and the leak should stop.
Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: Kevin C]
#720791
05/04/06 02:01 PM
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 644
Rock Warrior
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I used a copper washer from a brake hose.
Conner
Over the hill but still climbing.
88 Montero 2.6L auto, manual hubs, cooling fan conversion gps,recurved distributor,LSD Diff.
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: conner]
#720792
05/04/06 09:27 PM
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Joined: May 2005
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It looks like it is leaking from #8 the center nut.But it could possibly be leaking from the square thing as well.Looks like I can take all of that apart without messing up to much correct?
91 Mitsu Montero RS LWB PENDING
88 Cherokee Lifted and modded heavily. FOR SALE
91 vanagon syncro 1.9 TD SOLD
04 Suzuki Aerio Commuter SOLD
90 mits mighty max,v6 SOLD
94 Mits Diamante LS. Stock. TOTALED
71 VW Baja Bug SOLD
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: conner]
#720793
05/04/06 09:40 PM
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Joined: May 2000
Posts: 6,132
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The washer is good for sealing the nut... I had fluid coming up the threaded section on screw #8.
This area is where most of the top of the box leaks come from. I would try fixing the nut before taking anything else apart.
Kevin
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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Re: Leaking power steering fluid
[Re: Kevin C]
#720794
05/01/08 03:58 AM
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Joined: May 2000
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Old post that is still current...
Kevin C
87 Turbo Intercooled Raider, roller cam, torsen rear diff, LSD front diff, lockup auto with modified converter, V6 brakes, low transfer case gears...
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