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Good on you for taking this on. I will definitely be looking back at this thread when I rebuild my stock unit.
Thursday at 10:42 PM
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I finished rebuilding the gearbox tonight. I am going to tape and paint it tomorrow. Hopefully, get it back into the truck this weekend...
Thursday at 9:47 PM
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Good news everyone! The micrometer worked. I distinctly was able to measure all 24 ball bearings. I found 12 balls to be between...
Apr 15, 2024
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Yeah I read this part. I cant reliably figure out which are smaller with my calipers. Might need a micrometer.
Apr 14, 2024
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Thanks so much! I found that part number just before your reply. However, I only saw it elsewhere for $60. I'll have to bookmark this...
Apr 14, 2024
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#5 above has me kinda worried. I can somewhat see a coloration difference on some of the bearings, but not 12 of them. I read that one...
Apr 14, 2024
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Here are the rest of the photos.
Apr 13, 2024
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So i took the gearbox apart today, cleaning as I went. I was following this video: It is very thorough. Everything looks mostly in good...
Apr 13, 2024
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I'll take a look when I get back under there today.
Apr 11, 2024
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I am unfamiliar with the EVO sensor, so I don't know where to look. I watched a video on how it works. Can a bad sensor cause slop?
Apr 10, 2024
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Able to get the gearbox out. Looks original, 83 box. Splines look ok as well. I ordered the rebuild/seal kit so I am going to clean up...
Apr 10, 2024
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So the steering shaft was replaced and came with a new rag joint. So rivets = yes, but still new. Splines look good here.
Apr 10, 2024
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Hard to tell on the rivets. The sleeve that cover the rag joint wont move up far enough to be sure. When I take out the box I will see...
Apr 5, 2024
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I followed the procedure in the service manual and I see a very small amount of fluid at the steering shaft input side of the gear box...
Apr 5, 2024
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Don't I know it. I have an '04 civic that they failed because the plastic hood latch release handle was broken off. Apparently vice...
Apr 4, 2024
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