Steering Box Input Cover Removal...Help

[93DodgeCummins]

What tool would i use to get this front cover off? Is there any easy ways to get it off? The seal is bad and i need to replace it...

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[BILTIT]

Punch and hammer after lots of penetrating oil/spray.

[93DodgeCummins]

On the outer tabs or on the inner 2 holes

[BILTIT]

Outer tabs, inner two holes are for adjusting bearing preload.

[93DodgeCummins]

Well it must really be on there. The punch knocked of the tabs Clean off

[PToombs]

Warm it up with a torch, you're going to change the seal anyways. The hex is the locknut, loosen that, then you should have a spanner for the 2 holes. I have used 2 punches with a bar in between, but it's a bitch. The center piece (with the 2 holes) unscrews out, the shaft will come with it, be careful. You should be able to push the shaft back as you remove it so it stays. I didn't as my shaft was rusty and I changed the whole input assembly with one from my donor truck. When you assemble it, screw it back in until snug, then back off 1/8th turn. Drive it and see if it feels loose or tight, then readjust if necessary. If it feels sloppy, turn it in a little, tight, turn it out.

[Bogie]

This TSB will help

[93DodgeCummins]

I got it with a big pipe wrench. Thanks for help.