My rebuild kit is comprised just of gaskets for the pump. I haven't even looked at the steering box and have been assuming that it is okay. I hope I'm correct in this assumption.

If anyone cares, I'm doing a 150k mile service on the trooper. Now that I have alternative means of transportation, I was going to tackle the rear main (of the engine). My plan was to fix the steering pump and install the new alternator. Run it for a bit and then drain all of the fluids. Is this overkill? Could I just drain all of the fluids cold while its out of commission? Thanks, Taro

PS-I met a guy today who works at a Toyota dealer who owns an Acura SLX. He's at 150k miles and has only had to replace the starter other than usual maintenance and is on his original alternator.