:help: I trying to get my steering box off my 1990 b-250 van V-6 auto..I have a hanes manuel but of course it doesnt show my set up,any help would be dreat , thanks in advance,
alloro
03-16-2008, 02:52 PM
It's pretty straightforward just by looking at it. What exactly is hanging you up?
Dodgevanman
03-17-2008, 06:06 AM
Hey Surf...
You'll need to remove the bolt that retains the steering coupler to the box first, then you'll need to remove the power steering hoses and tie them off to keep them out of your way. Then you'll need to split the joint where the Pittman arm attaches to the drag link...this can be done with a good whack from a big hammer or a pickle fork. There should be 3 or 4 large bolts that hold the box to the frame..remove these and the box should come right out.
If need be I can scan the appropriate pages from a copy of the factory service manual. As a matter of fact you should search Ebay for a copy. They can be found pretty cheap and much better than the Haynes or Chiltons manuals.
surforlife1
03-17-2008, 12:39 PM
Dodgevanman,Thanks for the positive input, i have the box unbolted and disconnected , but the manuel shows apinch bolt,or a spring loaded pin, Mine has a incloser, (box) with grease in it, I cant seem to find a way to un hook it? ive tried to upload a pic. but the message said the file was to large?
B-300
03-17-2008, 01:28 PM
Spring loaded pin? It sounds like a roll-pin ~1/4" on the steering input shaft. When years ago on my first van I ground the tip of a long 5/16" bolt to make a punch for a '78 which uses the rag coupler. I know the later vans use a different flex joint on the shaft so the size of the pin might be different.
Dodgevanman
03-17-2008, 03:02 PM
Yep Yep...the roll pin needs to be removed. You can use a steel punch and a small hammer to knock it out. You may want to reattach the box temporarily to the frame so it doesn't fall when you knock the roll pin out.
My 94 uses an actual bolt, but the joint is different.
surforlife1
03-20-2008, 02:51 PM
first let me say thanks on the help with the steering box,thats done :rck: now the speedo works (most of the time)But the odom. doesnt ,i thought they were running of the same cable?or ?any way any advice.....Thanks up front..the van is a 1990 v-6 3speed auto.B250
alloro
03-20-2008, 02:54 PM
They do run off the same cable. The problem is in the speedo/odo assembly itself.
surforlife1
03-20-2008, 10:34 PM
Thanks alloro,...ill see if i can replace at a reasonable price ,if not maybe after market
pittwagen
03-22-2008, 12:59 PM
You may want to try these folks for your speedo issues.
http://www.instrumentclusters.com/
Oh, and by the way a factory shop is an absolute must. First thing I get when I buy a "new to me" vehicle. I found 5 between $15 and $20 on Ebay for your vehicle.
I bought an odometer/tripmeter gear from the guys listed above - made my '90 B250s odom/tripmeters work again. It's the 20 tooth gear.
A factory shop manual is an absolute must - I got mine from eBay for around $20 and it's been priceless (unlike the Haynes I bought in desperation while waiting for the factory manual).
