Edelmann 8520 Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal Kit

Edelmann 8520 Power Steering Repair Kit

Edelmann 8520 is a power steering repair kit for steering gear input shaft seal service on a wide range of Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Dodge, and Ram applications. It is built with premium components and engineered to meet OE fit, form, and function requirements.

Key Features

• Steering gear input shaft seal kit for power steering repair
• Premium-quality components for durable service life
• OE-style fitment and function for direct repair work
• Cross-references BBB Industries 8520 and Gates 350900 for the same application
• Part number: 8520

Detailed Description

This Edelmann Power Steering Repair Kit is intended for steering gear input shaft seal service on many classic and late-model trucks, vans, and cars, including Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford E-350 Econoline, and Dodge Ram 2500 applications. The Edelmann 8520 kit is part of the Power Steering Repair Kit line, which focuses on repair components built for proper fit and long-term reliability in steering system service.

With coverage spanning 1965-2010 model years, this kit supports a broad range of steering gear repairs where seal wear, leakage, or input shaft contamination has affected steering performance. Part number 8520 is a direct-fit service solution for many Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Mazda, Dodge, and Ram vehicles listed in the fitment data.

What It Helps Repair

• Power steering fluid leaking from the steering gear input shaft area
• Worn or hardened steering gear seals
• Steering gear service needs during rebuild or reseal work
• Loss of steering system fluid retention caused by seal deterioration
• Maintenance on aging steering gear assemblies in high-mileage vehicles

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify steering gear type before ordering, especially on 1982 Ford Econoline and related applications with Ford steering gear notes.
• Confirm model-year coverage carefully for vehicles with split production dates, such as the 2002 Ford Expedition note for March 17, 2002 and older.
• Inspect the steering gear housing, shaft surface, and related wear points before installing new seals.
• Clean all sealing surfaces thoroughly to support proper reseal results.
• Use the exact vehicle listing to confirm application on Ford F-150, Ford F-250 Super Duty, and Dodge Ram 3500 service jobs.

Quality Assurance

Edelmann has more than 60 years of power steering manufacturing experience, and its steering products are engineered to exceed OE standards for fit, form, and function. The 8520 repair kit is built from premium components to support dependable steering gear service.