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SKF 8278 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | SKF 8278 |
|---|---|
| Width | 0.315 |
| Outside Diameter | 1.268 |
| Sealing Surface Type | Nitrile |
| Shaft Diameter | 0.827 |
| Fits | Acura and Honda · 23 vehicles |
Nitrile sealing surface. Helps keep lubricants in and contaminants out.
Precision shaft seal. Made to specific designs for the right sealing properties.
SKF seal heritage. Built on decades of seal design and development experience.
Cross-references 91249P5A003 for the same application. See all 1.
SKF 8278 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
Restore sealing performance in the power steering pump with SKF 8278. This shaft seal is built with a nitrile sealing surface and precise dimensions for a proper fit in the steering system, helping keep fluid where it belongs and contaminants out.
Key Features
- Power steering pump shaft seal for steering system service
- Nitrile sealing surface type for fluid sealing performance
- Width: 0.315 in.
- Outside diameter: 1.268 in.
- Shaft diameter: 0.827 in.
- Engineered by SKF, a seal manufacturer with long-standing OE-level sealing expertise
Application Details
Compatible with 1999-2005 Honda Odyssey, 1996-2004 Acura RL, 1999-2003 Acura TL, and 2001-2002 Acura MDX. This SKF 8278 seal is also cross-referenced to Honda 91249P5A003 for the same application. For Acura TL, Acura RL, and Honda Odyssey steering repairs, the correct shaft seal helps maintain hydraulic pressure and reduce leakage at the pump shaft.
What It Helps Fix
- Power steering fluid leaking from the pump shaft area
- Loss of steering assist caused by low fluid level
- Contamination entering the pump through a worn seal
- Noise or pump wear related to fluid loss
- Service issues on Acura MDX, Acura RL, Acura TL, and Honda Odyssey steering systems
Installation Notes
Verify shaft diameter, outside diameter, and seal width before installation. Clean the sealing bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect the pump shaft for scoring or wear that could affect sealing. Use proper steering system service procedures and fill with the correct fluid after repair.
Quality Assurance
SKF has a long history in seal design and manufacturing, including early integrated shaft seal development and continued refinement of bonding methods and material selection. SKF 8278 is manufactured to specific design standards using premium materials for the intended operating environment.
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2004 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2004 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Acura | TL | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | — |
| 2003 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Acura | MDX | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Acura | TL | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | — |
| 2002 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Acura | MDX | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Acura | TL | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | — |
| 2001 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Acura | TL | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | — |
| 2000 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Acura | TL | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | — |
| 1999 | Honda | Odyssey | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1998 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1997 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
| 1996 | Acura | RL | — | — | N/A | — |
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