The steering gear sector shaft is located inside of the steering gear box, and turns the pitman arm when activated by the steering wheel. This causes the wheels to turn. The steering gear sector shaft seal keeps fluid from leaking out of the steering gear box. The fluid inside the gearbox keeps the rotating parts moving smoothly while preventing metal-on-metal contact. If you notice fluid leaking around the steering box, pitman arm, or sector shaft, check the steering gear sector shaft seal for damage. If you need replacement steering parts or seals, check out O'Reilly Auto Parts and find the right fit for your car, truck, or SUV.
Oil seals are also known as rotary shaft seals or lip seals. They are flexible rings of elastomer designed to secure boundaries between moving and stationary components in a machine. Although these rings are flexible, they are durable enough to withstand wear, tear, friction, and exposure to oil.
The simplest way is to know either the preferred manufacturers part number, the overall sizes of shaft diameter, housing diameter and bore depth.Many of the old traditional names of seal manufacturers have either changed or disappeared in this age of “acquisitions”. If no longer available, we will advise you and offer a suitable alternative seal, from stock whenever possible. If your concern is getting the right seals for the job, you will need to know something about the application as well as the overall sizes. If you have any doubts – contact us, we will help in your seal selection.