Steering gear box replacement

[cheesehead69]

Anyone have some insight on replacing the steering gear box on 95 1/2 ton 4x4.I will be replacing the pitman arm and idler link.I want to avoid getting front end alignment.I have chevy shop manual,just looking for any info from someone who has done this job in the past for some ins and outs..thanks

[cheesehead69]

Well the gearbox is replaced,,no issues to report

[rookie81]

I have to replace pitman arm on my 98 blazer and from what I have read I may have to take steering gear box out. I just finished doing ball joints and stabilizer bar links, is taking out gear box complicated?

[Chevy-SS]

Originally Posted by rookie81

I have to replace pitman arm on my 98 blazer and from what I have read I may have to take steering gear box out. I just finished doing ball joints and stabilizer bar links, is taking out gear box complicated?

Wow, you resurrected a 7-year old post!

But to answer your question, it is definitely NOT complicated to get the steering box out. But make sure to have the wheels straight ahead and your steering wheel properly positioned when removing AND re-installing. If done properly, you should not need any re-alignment of any parts.....

Good luck.

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[jdmccright]

Some will loop the seat belt through the steering wheel to keep it in position.

[rookie81]

Cool thanks. Wow 7 year old thread eh lol I'm new to this site and using my blackberry so haven't totally figured it out yet.