InMotion WS340151 Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal

Overview

InMotion WS340151 is a steering gear sector shaft seal built for manual-steering and Ford-design applications across a wide range of classic Ford, Mercury, AMC, and Checker vehicles. It uses nitrile sealing material to help keep contaminants out and fluid in, supporting reliable steering gear operation.

Compatible With Ford F-100, Ford Bronco, Mercury Cougar, and other listed applications, this seal is sized for the specified shaft and housing dimensions. The WS340151 part number is a direct reference for matching the correct seal to the application.

Key Features

• Nitrile construction for sealing performance and chemical resistance.
• Precision dimensions: 1.125 in inside diameter, 1.569 in outside diameter, and 0.25 in thickness.
• Designed for steering gear sector shaft sealing in listed manual-steering and Ford-design applications.
• Fits a broad range of classic Ford, Mercury, American Motors, and Checker vehicles.
• WS340151 part number for accurate catalog matching.

Detailed Description

The InMotion WS340151 steering gear sector shaft seal is intended for vehicles that require a precise seal at the steering gear sector shaft. Its nitrile material and matched dimensions help maintain a secure barrier against debris and moisture while supporting leak control in the steering system. This makes it a practical replacement for restoration work and steering service on classic Ford, Mercury, AMC, and Checker platforms.

Fitment includes applications such as Fits 1966-1977 Ford Bronco, N/A; Fits 1970-1972 Ford Mustang, N/A; and Fits 1967-1973 Mercury Cougar, N/A, along with many other listed vehicles. The WS340151 seal also covers Ford-design and manual-steering configurations noted in the fitment data.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Steering gear fluid seepage at the sector shaft.
• Contamination entering the steering gear housing.
• Wear caused by moisture and debris intrusion.
• Loss of sealing integrity in aging steering systems.
• Service issues on classic vehicles with manual steering or Ford-design gear setups.

Installation Notes

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and application notes before installation. This seal is listed for specific steering gear configurations, including manual steering, Ford design, and UniSteer power steering notes where shown in the fitment table. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and inspect the shaft for wear or scoring before installing the new seal.

Quality Assurance

InMotion specifies precision engineering and high-quality materials for this seal. The nitrile sealing material and application-specific dimensions support consistent sealing performance in the listed steering gear applications.