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OK, I went to prep and install the new (re-build) Saginaw reverse rotation power steering box on the M37.

In the above picture on the steering input shaft there is an extra smaller diameter shaft sticking out that I've NOT had on two previous boxs.

Did they put the wrong part in the box?

Suggestions?

Thanks,
Will

The little pin shaft sticking out is actually part of the torsion bar that helps control the valving (re centers the disc valves)
It was left sticking out to align the rag joints on the factory steering setup. you can cut it off if it interferes with your steering U joints...

After getting two conflicting opinions, I finally got a hold of Cardone, and The Tech there said the pin was "a pilot or guide for installing the unit" and that "Most techs just cut it off."

I only need to shorten it by a 1/4" to clear the U-Joint, so I did. Thankfully it was still solid and I should now be able to install it with no issue.

It does appear to be the "cap" or Plug" in the shaft that holds something in, so Paul's comments are probably correct, the spring just doesn't stick this for out on the stock box's.

Will

Can you post the Cardone part number for the Saginaw box?

The O'Reilly's Part Number was Line: A1 Number: 27-7500