SKF 12705 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal

SKF 12705 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal

SKF 12705 is a steering gear pitman shaft seal built for applications that need reliable sealing at the steering gear output shaft. It uses a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions to help retain lubricant while keeping dirt and moisture out of the steering gear housing.

Compatible with select Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser, and Pickup applications, this SKF steering gear pitman shaft seal is a direct-fit service part for restoring sealing performance in the steering system.

Key Features

• Part number: 12705
• Steering gear pitman shaft seal for steering system service
• Nitrile sealing surface type for sealing performance in automotive steering applications
• Outside diameter: 1.737 in.
• Shaft diameter: 1.260 in.
• Width: 0.354 in.
• Built to SKF design and manufacturing standards for long service life

Detailed Description

SKF 12705 is engineered as a steering gear pitman shaft seal for the output shaft area of the steering gear. The seal dimensions are specified for accurate fitment, with a 1.260-inch shaft diameter, 1.737-inch outside diameter, and 0.354-inch width. The nitrile sealing surface is selected for use in steering gear environments where lubricant retention and contamination control are critical. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. For Toyota owners servicing older steering systems, SKF 12705 supports repair work on Toyota 4Runner, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Toyota Pickup models. If you are replacing a leaking pitman shaft seal on a Toyota Land Cruiser or Toyota Pickup, SKF 12705 provides the dimensional match needed for steering gear sealing service.

What It Helps Fix

• Steering gear oil or lubricant seepage at the pitman shaft
• Contamination entering the steering gear housing
• Worn or hardened steering gear seal material
• Loss of sealing performance in older Toyota steering gear assemblies
• Service issues during steering gear rebuild or reseal work

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and width before installation to confirm the seal matches the steering gear being serviced. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly before assembly, and inspect the pitman shaft for wear, scoring, or corrosion that could affect seal life. Use proper steering gear service procedures during removal and installation to avoid damaging the nitrile sealing lip. Confirm application details for the exact Toyota 4Runner, Land Cruiser, or Pickup year listed in the fitment data before ordering SKF 12705.

Quality Assurance

SKF has a long history in seal engineering and manufactures seals to defined application-specific designs using premium materials. SKF 12705 is produced to support long-term sealing performance in steering gear service and is backed by SKF’s established manufacturing standards.

Fitment

• Fits 1984-1985 Toyota 4Runner, N/A, Std.
• Fits 1969-1985 Toyota Land Cruiser, N/A, Std.
• Fits 1979-1985 Toyota Pickup, N/A, Std.