> All that
> remains is the forward lower wishbone arm. As I try to remove it, as I
> did on the passenger side, it comes in contact with the large hex nut
> on the bottom of the steering box. There is no way to get it off with
> the nut in place. (I have a photo if needed)
Normally, it will tilt enough to come off without disturbing the nut. If
yours won't, I would suspect some sort of accident damage in that area.
> Is more
> than removal of the nut necessary, i.e., unbolting and relocating the
> entire steering box/column?
Frankly, I think unbolting the box and moving it upwards a bit might be
easier than taking that nut off. There is also a lock tab that should be
replaced.
> If the nut is removed are their other
> implication relative to the steering box, such as fluid loss?
Shouldn't be a problem, as the arm should be very tightly locked to the
shaft. It's a locking taper, and mine was very tight.
You might consider rebuilding the steering box while you're at it,
especially if your car has the later split column. That made a much bigger
improvement to my TR3A than rebuilding the front suspension did.
Randall
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