Power Steering Column Ford 2000 3cyl

I am getting ready to dig into the power steering column on a Ford 3cyl 2000 to fix a leak at the lower end.

Are there any particular pitfalls I should avoid while doing this? Any tips for success. I have a shop manual to guide me through the process
so hopefully I can muddle through.

Thank you
 
Those Ford steering boxes are very simple mechanisms.
There are couple of things that guys get caught on. First, use tape and a sharpie to flag which port the steering lines connect to. It can be a real pia to sort out which line goes to which port if you lose track of them.
Second, it is easy to install the seals backwards. Just remember on both the upper and lower seal the spring side of the seal goes toward the hydraulic block.
When you pull the hydraulic block off the column/shaft all the little springs, balls and plungers can drop out and go bouncing across the floor so exercise caution there.
Don't worry about which port they come out of. We can help with that later.
Read the part about reinstalling the upper spring washer and nut and staking the nut a dozen times so you thoroughly understand it.
Inspect the upper seal surface on the shaft closely for wear, galling or imperfections. Install a speedy sleeve if in doubt.
I always wash out the lower box and replace the 50 year old oil in there.
 
Well, I goofed up already. The Hyd lines to the steering cylinders are already off.

Is there a seal kit to purchase somewhere, or do I order the seals separately?

Thank you.
 
The little balls...............pay particular attention to them and ensure that you get them all where they belong. If your column won't go all the way down when you reinstall it, you probably have a ball or so that fell out. Don't force the reassy........now how do I know that.....a new $2k PS unit because I did what I told you not to do.
 

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