H bolster

David G · Apr 24, 2011

I am planning to pull the bolster on my H to change the front timing cover and install live hydraulic pump. I rebuilt the steering gear last year and would prefer not to take it apart.

Can I take the pin out at the middle knuckle and pull the shaft with the bolster?

Nebraska Cowman · Apr 24, 2011

You probably could. But it's gonna make it hard to handle and I don't see what you would gain. Removing the shaft is not going to upset anything you did last year.

David G · Apr 24, 2011

Just didn't want to make that mess. That is one place that doesn't leak.

kris Jensen · Apr 24, 2011

happy Easter.
and if you put it back together with a new gasket or at least some gasket sealer, it still should not leak. good luck.

Nebraska Cowman · Apr 24, 2011

if he pulls the shaft out the front there IS NO gasket.

GordoSD · Apr 24, 2011

You don't have to remove the top plate. Just turn the shaft out. Nothing else gets "undone"

Eastsider · Apr 24, 2011

Do you mean like this? If so, yep, you can!

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David G · Apr 24, 2011

That is exactly what I want to do. I pulled the cover off the steering gear tonight, and it is still full. I replaced all the bushings and seals a year ago.

I got a strap ready to lift with, will do tomorrow night.

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