STEERING BOX REFURB KIT
Steering box overhaul kit – Worm gear bearings
For Ross steering boxes with 7/8" sector shaft
Complete bearing set for overhauling the Ross steering box, consisting of worm gear bearings and races. This kit is essential for eliminating play in the steering and for correct reassembly of the steering box after overhaul. Suitable for CJ models with Ross steering box.
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Application Ross steering box |
Type Worm gear bearing kit |
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Sector shaft 7/8" (22.2 mm) |
Kit contents Worm gear bearings and races |
Features
- Bearings and races for the worm gear
- For Ross steering boxes
- Reduces play in the steering
- Essential component for steering box overhaul
- Use together with sector shaft repair kit (805123) for complete overhaul
★ Quality bearing kit for reliable overhauling of the classic Ross steering box. Often used in combination with the sector shaft repair kit for a complete steering box overhaul.
Application
Suitable for Willys CJ-2A (1946-1949), CJ-3A (1949-1953) and CJ-3B (1953-1964) with original Ross steering box and 7/8" sector shaft. This bearing kit is often combined with part number 646084 for worm gear bearings and 805123 for the complete sector shaft kit during a full steering box overhaul.
Installation notes
This bearing kit pertains to the worm gear side of the steering box. For a complete overhaul, in addition to this bearing kit, the sector shaft, bushings, gasket and oil seal are also required (see sector shaft repair kit 805123). Correct adjustment of the bearings is crucial for play-free steering. Advice: during overhaul, always replace the gasket (639119) and oil seal (927645) as well.
Compatibility
Only for Ross steering boxes with 7/8" sector shaft. Note: M38 and M38A1 military models sometimes use a 15/16" sector shaft – check the diameter of your sector shaft before ordering. Early MB and GPW (1941-1945) use the same Ross steering box, but CJ-5 models after 1966 with V6 engine often have a 15/16" version.
Historical context
The Ross steering box was the original factory steering mechanism for the Willys CJ-2A from 1946 onwards and was continued on the CJ-3A and CJ-3B. This worm-and-sector design was reliable and simple to maintain, and is still used in restorations today.
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This part is intended for the restoration of historic military vehicles. Fitting, aligning, deburring or reworking is part of that work and is inherent to the nature of these goods. Dimensional variation also exists between original vehicles.
Installation requires technical knowledge of the vehicle. Unsure whether this part suits your version? Ask us before purchase at info@willys.be.
This part fits:
| Model | Years |
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| Military jeeps | |
| Willys MB (early) | 1941, 1942 |
| Willys MB | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Ford GPW (early) | 1942 |
| Ford GPW | 1942, 1943, 1944, 1945 |
| Hotchkiss M201 | 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966 |