2003+ steering box replacement

[Jerry Bransford]

Ha how much are they paying you? JK. Id just fix the seal if it was me.

IIRC the TJ uses a saginaw box.
So u can get brand new parts for them. Just because your dealer doesnt support it anymore I would source a local saginaw shop.

His '03 TJ uses a Mercedes steering box, they stopped using Saginaw steering boxes in 2002.

I actually don't like most of Lucas' products, they are known for some shitty products like their so-called "Oil Stabilizer" which is harmful junk that causes aeration of lubricants... not good Their Power Steering Stop Leak is however actually a pretty decent product.

 

[Fouledplugs]

His '03 TJ uses a Mercedes steering box, they stopped using Saginaw steering boxes in 2002.

I actually don't like most of Lucas' products, they are known for some shitty products like their so-called "Oil Stabilizer" which is harmful junk that causes aeration of lubricants... not good Their Power Steering Stop Leak is however actually a pretty decent product.

You are right. I think Howe Performance had a tough time back in 2003 with them.

 

[RaymondT]

If the stop leak product doesn't work out or your old box is sloppy, check out this place. About the cheapest you'll find in Canada with free shipping to your door;

http://www.buyautopartsonline.ca/ca...elco-professional-strg-products-n-can/36g0088

A check of AC Delco's website shows this to be the correct reman gear for 2003-2006 TJ's.

Seal kits are also available.

http://parts-catalog.acdelco.com/catalog/catalog_search.php

 

[Russell Balzan]

Try adding a stop-leak product which can help swell that leaky seal and stop the leak. It certainly can't hurt and it can buy you some time. I used Lucas Power Steering Stop Leak on my last TJ and it took care of the leak. Suck enough of the old power steering fluid (which is ATF+4) out with a turkey baster or similar so you can add an entire bottle if you go with the Lucas. I'm not normally a big Lucas fan but this stuff works pretty well. Some report they've had no more leaks for many years after adding a good stop-leak product. The Lucas is compatible with all power steering fluid types, at least it is according to Lucas.

https://lucasoil.com/products/problem-solvers-utility/lucas-power-steering-stop-leak

I am new to the forum, but read several posts that Lucas will work. So I purchased the smaller bottle today for my 2001 TJ. It is leaking but very minimal. Question is, do I have to drain some existing fluid then add some? If so, how much? 8oz, 12oz? Where do I drain the fluid if needed?
Thanks for any responses.

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I'd drain enough with a turkey blaster so you can add the entire bottle of Lucas. Save what is sucked out in case you need to add back a little after adding the Lucas to top it off.

 

[Russell Balzan]

I'd drain enough with a turkey blaster so you can add the entire bottle of Lucas. Save what is sucked out in case you need to add back a little after adding the Lucas to top it off.

I'm guessing if your recommending a turkey baster (great idea) there is a plug somewhere I need to remove?

 

[Jerry Bransford]

I'm guessing if your recommending a turkey baster (great idea) there is a plug somewhere I need to remove?

Just unscrew the lid from the PS fluid reservoir where you would add the stop leak at the power steering pump.

 

[BCB75]

Jerry, I saw in an old post that you mentioned different amount of the stop leak product depending on which box/type of fluid your TJ ran. Just to clarify, for my 04, I should use a whole bottle? Thanks!