Edelmann 8779 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Kit - Lower

Edelmann 8779 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal Kit

Edelmann 8779 is a power steering repair kit for the lower steering gear pitman shaft seal area. It is built with premium components and engineered to meet OE fit, form, and function requirements for a precise repair on select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda applications.

The Edelmann Power Steering Repair Kit line focuses on dependable sealing performance for steering gear service. For vehicles such as the Ford Ranger, Bronco, F-150, and Explorer, this kit supports a targeted repair when the pitman shaft seal is the source of steering fluid loss.

• Steering gear pitman shaft seal kit for lower steering gear service
• Premium-quality components for long service life
• OE-style fit and function for proper steering gear repair
• Direct application coverage for select Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, and Mazda vehicles
• Cross-reference: Gates 349690

Detailed Application Coverage

Compatible With 1978-1997 Ford Ranger, 1980-1996 Ford Bronco, 1978-1996 Ford F-150, 1978-1996 Ford F-250, 1978-1996 Ford F-350, 1991-1994 Ford Explorer, 1991-1994 Mazda Navajo, 1981-1996 Lincoln Town Car, and 1978-1996 Mercury Grand Marquis in lower steering gear applications. Additional coverage includes Ford E-Series vans with the noted steering gear and axle-rating conditions, plus Ford Crown Victoria, LTD Crown Victoria, Lincoln Mark VI, Mercury Marquis, Mercury Colony Park, Ford LTD, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar applications listed in the fitment data.

Common Repair Uses

• Steering fluid leaking from the pitman shaft seal area
• Worn or hardened steering gear seals
• Loss of steering system fluid during operation
• Service repair on aging Ford steering gear assemblies
• Restoration of steering gear sealing performance

Installation Notes

Verify steering gear type, model year, and any listed configuration notes before installation. This part is specified for lower position applications, and some Ford E-Series listings require the noted front axle rating or Ford steering gear condition. Clean the steering gear thoroughly during service and inspect related wear surfaces before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Edelmann has more than 60 years of power steering manufacturing experience, and this repair kit is engineered to meet or exceed OE standards for fit, form, and function. Part number 8779 is built for consistent sealing performance in steering gear repair work.