SKF 9835 Steering Gear Housing Seal

SKF 9835 Steering Gear Housing Seal

SKF 9835 is a steering gear housing seal built for steering systems that need reliable fluid retention and contamination control. With a 1.000-inch shaft diameter, 1.441-inch outside diameter, and 0.250-inch width, it is sized for specific steering gear applications that use a nitrile sealing surface.

Key Features

• Steering gear housing seal for steering and sealing system service
• 1.000-inch shaft diameter for the specified application
• 1.441-inch outside diameter for proper housing fit
• 0.250-inch width for compact sealing depth
• Nitrile sealing surface type for fluid-resistant sealing performance
• SKF part number 9835 for direct identification and ordering

Application Details

SKF designs seals with application-specific materials and dimensions to match the operating environment of the steering system. This steering gear housing seal is intended to help maintain lubricant inside the gear housing while keeping dirt and other contaminants out. It cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts 172286 and 182286 for the same application. Fits 1966-1967 Mercury Capri, N/A; Fits 1963-1967 Mercury Villager, N/A; Fits 1962 Mercury Villager, N/A. If you are servicing a Mercury Capri or Mercury Villager steering gear, verify the shaft diameter and housing dimensions against the original seal before installation. SKF 9835 is a practical replacement choice when the original steering gear housing seal has hardened, worn, or begun leaking.

Common Problems This Seal Can Address

• Steering gear oil seepage at the housing seal
• Contamination entering the steering gear assembly
• Loss of lubricant from a worn seal lip
• Seal hardening from age and heat exposure
• Fitment issues when replacing a damaged original seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Clean the steering gear housing thoroughly before installing the new seal. Inspect the shaft surface for scoring, corrosion, or wear that could affect sealing performance. Confirm the 1.000-inch shaft diameter, 1.441-inch outside diameter, and 0.250-inch width match the original part before assembly. Use proper seal installation practices to avoid damaging the nitrile sealing surface during placement.

Quality Assurance

SKF has a long history in seal engineering and manufactures sealing components to defined specifications using premium materials. The brand’s focus on dimensional accuracy and material selection supports consistent sealing performance in steering applications.