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bobbader · 09-08-2021, 11:03 AM

The short answer is that you can’t remove the grease inside the box without removing the column and taking the box apart. The longer answer is that your steering box probably needs a total rebuild. AND, the grease inside is probably NOT the reason your steering is hard. It may contribute to the problem, but is not the sole culprit. Aside from that, removing the grease and putting gear lube in will most likely give you problems with that lube leaking out. These steering boxes did not have any real seals from the factory so, no, the seals are not blown out. Most likely you have a “7 tooth” steering box and they were not a good design to begin with and can be tough to rebuild as there are no internal adjustments to take up slack in the system. If you are in a local Model A club, perhaps there’s a knowledgeable person who can help you assess the situation before you get too involved.

Good luck. Bob Bader

09-08-2021, 11:03 AM	#4
bobbader Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Huntington, NY Posts: 352	Re: Cleaning Steering Gear Box The short answer is that you can’t remove the grease inside the box without removing the column and taking the box apart. The longer answer is that your steering box probably needs a total rebuild. AND, the grease inside is probably NOT the reason your steering is hard. It may contribute to the problem, but is not the sole culprit. Aside from that, removing the grease and putting gear lube in will most likely give you problems with that lube leaking out. These steering boxes did not have any real seals from the factory so, no, the seals are not blown out. Most likely you have a “7 tooth” steering box and they were not a good design to begin with and can be tough to rebuild as there are no internal adjustments to take up slack in the system. If you are in a local Model A club, perhaps there’s a knowledgeable person who can help you assess the situation before you get too involved. Good luck. Bob Bader