Maval 98159M Steering Gear Box

Remanufactured Steering Gear Box for Ram and Dodge Ram

The Maval 98159M remanufactured steering gear box is built for direct replacement in select Ram and Dodge Ram heavy-duty trucks. It is specified with a 3.375 total turns lock-to-lock, 40 output shaft splines, and OE-style M18x1.50 pressure port and M20x1.50 return port threads for a precise steering system match.

Maval’s Remanufactured Gearbox line focuses on restoring steering gear function to original-style operating specifications. This 98159M unit is a remanufactured steering gear box for truck applications that need correct shaft dimensions, mounting points, and hydraulic port sizing.

Key Features

• Remanufactured steering gear box for steering system replacement
• Part number 98159M
• 40-spline output shaft
• Output shaft diameter: 1.62 in. / 33.52 mm
• Input shaft diameter: 0.72 in. / 18.29 mm
• 3.375 turns lock to lock
• Pressure port thread size: M18x1.50
• Return port thread size: M20x1.50
• Inlet size: M18x1.50
• Outlet size: M20x1.50
• 3 mounting holes

Detailed Description

The Maval 98159M steering gear box is a remanufactured replacement for select 2009-2012 Ram and Dodge Ram trucks. It is engineered around the listed shaft diameters, spline count, and hydraulic port threads to match the original steering gear configuration. For buyers searching for a reman steering gearbox for 2011-2012 Ram 2500 or 3500, or a 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 2500 or 3500 steering gear box, this part number provides the required fitment details in one application.

This part cross-references 27-5207 and 52122316AE for the same application. Use the part number 98159M when verifying steering gear replacement needs for Ram 4000, Ram 2500, Ram 3500, and Dodge Ram 2500/3500 applications.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Hard steering effort from a worn gear box
• Hydraulic steering leaks at the gear housing or ports
• Incorrect steering response caused by internal wear
• Replacement needs after steering gear failure

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the output shaft spline count, shaft diameters, mounting hole layout, and pressure/return port thread sizes before installation. Verify vehicle application by year, make, and model: Fits 2011-2012 Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 2011-2012 Ram 3500, N/A; Fits 2011 Ram 4000, N/A; Fits 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 2500, N/A; Fits 2009-2010 Dodge Ram 3500, N/A. After installation, inspect steering linkage condition and check hydraulic connections for proper thread engagement.

Quality Assurance

This Maval remanufactured gearbox is built as a remanufactured steering component for direct-fit replacement use in the listed Ram and Dodge Ram truck applications. Part number 98159M is identified with OE-style dimensions and port sizing to support accurate replacement selection.