130 steering worm

EZ · Jul 23, 2012

Guys, The 130 manual, and the archives tell me that the steering worm and shaft should come out of the housing by turning it forward. That is, after the bearing retainer and castle nut have been removed.
Trouble is, the bearing may be seized in there as it will not budge. About a pint or more of water came out, followed by gear oil when the retainer was removed. Not sure how I"m going to get it out. I want to correct the steering slop, replace seals and bearing if required.

gene bender · Jul 24, 2012

The bearing is on the shaft and will screw out with the shaft then you can remove it. No need to remove the bearing first are you turning the steering wheel the correct way so it will screw rite out of the housing.

ken house · Jul 24, 2012

of course, the steering wheel must be removed. you may have to get a little rough with the shaft before it will come out. maybe put a pipe wrench on the shaft in order to turn it.

EZ · Jul 24, 2012

I can see the bearing. Looks tight and smooth.
I'm guessing that the castle nut could have stayed on if the bearing is to come out with the shaft.
Also guessing that the bearing is pressed on the shaft. I can't see any rust.
If I turn the steering wheel shaft all the way right, I reach the end of the travel for the pitman arm. After that, it feels like I might break something if I force it any further.
Funny thing is, everything in there seems tight and moves perfectly together without the axle and wheels attached.
I'll have to leave it a couple days, going on a road trip.

Makes sense that the ball bearing (ST287) should be snug in there, are they always a bull to get out?
The way the manual explains it, it should just come right out.

Thanks for the reply.

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