I could swear I posted this a few days ago but I cannot find it so it either got removed or I never posted it. I am trying to find an old thread where someone replaced their pitman seal with the steering gear still in the car...it was a thread by a regular I recall....or anyone who has done it welcome to respond. I have a minor leak at the pitman seal and would like to give it a shot without removing the gear.

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Brian
87 300Dturbo 180K #14 head still running R-12 SOLD 12/2017
02 F350 Powerstroke 180K
05 Chevy Express 1 ton w/Royal Utility box 120K
08 Infiniti FX-35 40K
15 Golf Sportwagen TDI 35K
10 Sprinter 3500 chassis with a Class A Winnebago on it. 56K

I did it in my '87 300D. I don't recall any tricks to the job. Make sure the pitman arm is indexed to the output shaft. I was concerned about the mass of the steering gear unsupported from below but it wasn't an issue. I replaced the shaft seal and 2 or 3 o-rings.

Look what I found - http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/239322-124-car-pitman-arm-shaft-seal-repair-part-2-a.html

Sixto
98 E320s sedan and wagon

Thanks, parts ordered

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Brian
87 300Dturbo 180K #14 head still running R-12 SOLD 12/2017
02 F350 Powerstroke 180K
05 Chevy Express 1 ton w/Royal Utility box 120K
08 Infiniti FX-35 40K
15 Golf Sportwagen TDI 35K
10 Sprinter 3500 chassis with a Class A Winnebago on it. 56K