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1950 Steering Box assembly
#1204700 02/17/2017 3:52 PM
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Hey Guys,

I am trying to reassembly my steering box on my 1/2 ton. I have assembled the ball bearings in the carrier many times and it will easily move up the shaft but moving down it jams and eventually balls will fall out of the end?
What am I doing wrong, I have tried several times and I do not seem to get it to work. I have all 60 balls so I am not missing any what is the secret to installing these ball bearings?
thanks
Re: 1950 Steering Box assembly
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If they are falling out, you have the ball retainers in the wrong spots. They roller balls should follow a path that leads them back to the starting point. Follow this guide and you will get it figured out. https://www.flickr.com/photos/advance-design_parts_co/sets/72157632210242370/

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