So I got a new steering relay and it appears that I have to remove the bottom bolts to slip on the retainer. Then subsequently put the bolts back then bolt retainer to the chassis. So would there be any problem all of oil draining out or even the spring flying out from the bottom? Thanks

1974 series 3 “88”

 

There is a huge spring inside. I found this out many years ago as a bunch of metal went flying past me narrowly missing my head. I’m a bit confused as to why you would want to remove the bottom plate. The relay should have come complete.

 

The relay assembly comes out the top of the frame cross member. They are usually rusted in place very badly. It was suggested to me to try dynamite to remove it (that was a joke, but that’s how bad they are). Try lots of penetrating oil. If you can get heat to it do, but really it’s buried in there. I used a bottle jack below and a sledgehammer on top. The weight of the vehicle wasn’t enough to move the relay. I think I’ve done about every job you can do on these and the steering relay removal was by far the worst job. Putting the new one in is fine. Use lots of corrosion prevention.

 

yes it’s complete but this was the original ring from the bottom of the relay that bolts to the chassis. it feels like it’s one piece but green book shows the relay slides in the this bottom ring. As it sits it looks like I would need to removed the bottom bolts. The ring sure feels like it’s one piece.

 

Yes it was extremely difficult to take out. I did notice the new one seems a lot looser fit even after we powder coated the frame. Hopefully I can sort out the ring issue👍

 

Yeah Scout, sorry it was more than 20 years ago that I did mine so I don’t remember all the details. If you remove it be very careful in case it will release the spring. If the oil drains you can add it through one of the top screws.