Timken 240733 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal

Timken Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal for Ford Thunderbird

Timken 240733 is a steering gear pitman shaft seal built for precise lubricant control in steering systems. It is a direct-fit sealing component for 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird models with TRW design steering gear, helping maintain proper seal integrity at the pitman shaft.

Key Features

• S-Nitrile construction for sealing performance in steering applications
• Outside diameter: 1.131 in. / 28.73 mm
• Shaft diameter: 0.874 in. / 22.20 mm
• Housing bore: 1.125 in. / 28.57 mm
• Width: 0.125 in. / 3.17 mm
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed inner diameter supports sealing over minor spindle imperfections
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup

Detailed Description

This Timken steering gear pitman shaft seal is engineered to retain lubricant and keep contaminants out of the steering gear assembly. The seal’s ribbed rubber inner diameter supports a tighter seal at the shaft surface, while the reinforced outer case adds durability during installation and service. Timken 240733 is specified for 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird steering gear applications with TRW design, making it a focused replacement for the correct steering box seal location.

This part cross-references National 240733 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Steering gear oil or grease leakage at the pitman shaft
• Contamination entering the steering gear housing
• Seal wear caused by minor shaft surface imperfections
• Heat buildup around the seal lip during operation
• Reduced sealing performance from an aged or damaged steering gear seal

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify shaft diameter, housing bore, and seal width before installation. Clean the steering gear bore and shaft surface thoroughly, and inspect for scoring or wear that could affect sealing. Confirm TRW design steering gear fitment on 1980-1982 Ford Thunderbird models before ordering. Timken 240733 should be installed squarely to avoid distortion of the sealing lip and outer case.

Quality Assurance

Timken oil and grease seals use precision sealing designs to control lubricant loss and limit contaminant intrusion. The reinforced case, contamination exclusion features, and vented seal design support consistent sealing performance in steering gear service.