Steering Box

How to rebuild a typical recirculating ball steering box.

Having discovered that there was no oil in my Land Rover’s steering box due to failed gaskets and seals, I chose to attempt a rebuild on the grounds of both cost, and experience gained. Talking money, the rebuild at £25 or so is ten times cheaper than a recon steering box. As for the experience – invaluable. I was hoping to restore positivity and as much lightness as possible to the steering. Don’t laugh; correctly set-up, a Landy’s steering can be surprisingly smooth in a container ship kind of way. Here’s how to rebuild this type of steering box at home.

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Due to the unorthodox method of disassembly necessary with this unit, use this guide in reverse if necessary when stripping your unit, having removed any connected drop arms safely first. The dismantled box before thorough cleaning and inspection.