ebbtide176
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i'm about to re-install a lower steering shaft in my vehicle. you really don't need to know what it is. its a question about fixing a prob with loose steering... kinda like "floating" on the road. 
<br /><br />dadgummit, ok, its a cj7 <br /><br />i've read the haynes manual, i've gotten info from 'ask the experts'... i don't hold it against anyone, i just want a 2nd opinion. <br /><br />this is only the replacement of the steering coupling, which is a kit. it is basically a bell housing to allow a universal joint type of connection to the steering gearbox.<br /><br />i found the very same topic in "all experts" free website. it is perfect. but it doesn't list the replies to the question <br /><br />so i found out i should expect to remove the (pwr)steering box. and i did. and the kit when dry-installed- does appear to be the solution. i had to wait for 2nd day to post a followup question(they take 2/day). <br /><br />i need to know what (enclosed) grease type should be used? i'm currently waiting for another manual to arrive... i mentioned that the grease appeared to be 00grease. but i only have hi-temp wheel bearing grease.<br /><br />it was suggested to use rearend dope. ya know, 85-90 wt gear lube.<br /><br />i understand that. but the coupler has a hole in the bottom, probably 1/16". i don't mean a slit on the side- its a hole drilled right in the middle of the 1/2" steel plate... i don't think the advice matches the application.<br /><br />pls advise if you can- i don't want to replace/re-install this PITA later, if you know what i mean
<br /><br />dadgummit, ok, its a cj7 <br /><br />i've read the haynes manual, i've gotten info from 'ask the experts'... i don't hold it against anyone, i just want a 2nd opinion. <br /><br />this is only the replacement of the steering coupling, which is a kit. it is basically a bell housing to allow a universal joint type of connection to the steering gearbox.<br /><br />i found the very same topic in "all experts" free website. it is perfect. but it doesn't list the replies to the question <br /><br />so i found out i should expect to remove the (pwr)steering box. and i did. and the kit when dry-installed- does appear to be the solution. i had to wait for 2nd day to post a followup question(they take 2/day). <br /><br />i need to know what (enclosed) grease type should be used? i'm currently waiting for another manual to arrive... i mentioned that the grease appeared to be 00grease. but i only have hi-temp wheel bearing grease.<br /><br />it was suggested to use rearend dope. ya know, 85-90 wt gear lube.<br /><br />i understand that. but the coupler has a hole in the bottom, probably 1/16". i don't mean a slit on the side- its a hole drilled right in the middle of the 1/2" steel plate... i don't think the advice matches the application.<br /><br />pls advise if you can- i don't want to replace/re-install this PITA later, if you know what i mean 