{"id":4229,"date":"2025-02-15T14:45:00","date_gmt":"2025-02-15T20:45:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/intermarque.org\/?p=4229"},"modified":"2025-02-16T14:56:50","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T20:56:50","slug":"volvo-145-progression-part-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/intermarque.org\/index.php\/2025\/02\/15\/volvo-145-progression-part-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Volvo 145 Progression: Part 4"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

\u2013 by Eric Fantin \u2013 As per many previous articles<\/a>, I have slowly improved my 1973 Volvo 145 wagon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Since I use it on a regular basis (during the salt-free driving season), one area to tackle was a persistent leak from the steering gear. I would add the required gear oil frequently to keep the steering lubricated, but maintenance was called for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Volvo 145 has manual, roller cam type steering. It is an antiquated system, but very sturdy in the Volvo tradition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The leak was on the pitman arm side so the steering gear had to come out. It required removing a tie rod and the pitman arm connection on the car. Next up was the steering knuckle and pulling the steering box. I cleaned and installed the new seals: One on the pitman side and one on the steering wheel side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The cost of the parts are a whopping $3.50!! The labor cost would be another story!! I then cleaned the area in the engine bay, added a tad of touch up paint and the steering gear was installed and connected. No more leaks and it looks nice and clean! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is a small job, but like on many vintage cars sometimes it is the sum of all the little jobs that makes the car more enjoyable to own and drive.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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