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Hot Rod Reverend · 10-14-2014, 07:44 PM

If you have been following my resto of the the front end frame, suspension, steering gear, and sheet metal then you know I need to rebuild my steering gear. I opted for a 56 unit since the shaft is shorter and I like the 56 wheel better than the 55.

I have the 56 steering gear disassembled to the point of needing to pull the shaft/worm gear assembly out of the box, but there is a seal in the way. What is the best way to pull that seal out since the shaft goes through the center of the seal and I don't want to booger it up?

My 55 shop manual says that the 55 steering gear simply pulls out of the box once the sector gear is removed...ain't happenin' on the 56 model I can tell you that.

What differences are there between 55/56 steering gear boxes?

10-14-2014, 07:44 PM	#1
Hot Rod Reverend Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Lancaster, CA Posts: 947	55/56 Ford Steering Gear Questions If you have been following my resto of the the front end frame, suspension, steering gear, and sheet metal then you know I need to rebuild my steering gear. I opted for a 56 unit since the shaft is shorter and I like the 56 wheel better than the 55. I have the 56 steering gear disassembled to the point of needing to pull the shaft/worm gear assembly out of the box, but there is a seal in the way. What is the best way to pull that seal out since the shaft goes through the center of the seal and I don't want to booger it up? My 55 shop manual says that the 55 steering gear simply pulls out of the box once the sector gear is removed...ain't happenin' on the 56 model I can tell you that. What differences are there between 55/56 steering gear boxes? __________________ Lancaster, California Visit hotrodreverend.com to view hundreds of pictures and videos of the build of the 1955 Ford Club Sedan!