Timken 323126 Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal

Timken Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal 323126

Timken 323126 is a steering gear sector shaft seal built for Saginaw Design steering systems found in select Dodge trucks and SUVs. It uses an S-Nitrile sealing material, a reinforced outer case, and a ribbed inner diameter to help maintain a tight seal at the shaft and housing interface.

For Dodge D100, D150, B100, B150, W150, and Ramcharger applications, this seal is sized for a 1.250 in. shaft diameter, 1.687 in. housing bore, 1.696 in. outside diameter, and 0.313 in. width. Timken 323126 is a direct-fit sealing component for steering gear service where lubricant retention and contamination control are critical.

Key Features

• Steering gear sector shaft seal for Saginaw Design steering systems
• S-Nitrile construction for sealing performance in steering gear service
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage
• Ribbed inner diameter helps seal minor shaft imperfections and promote seating
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris entry
• Vent holes allow lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat build-up
• Timken part number 323126 for service and replacement matching

Detailed Description

Timken 323126 is engineered for steering gear sector shaft sealing in older Dodge applications using Saginaw Design steering. It is commonly selected for Dodge D100, Dodge D150, Dodge B100, Dodge B150, Dodge W150, and Dodge Ramcharger steering gear repair where the sector shaft seal needs to retain lubricant and keep contaminants out of the gear housing. This part cross-references Febi-Bilstein 12350 for the same application.

The seal’s reinforced outer case supports installation durability, while the ribbed rubber inner diameter helps accommodate minor shaft wear and improve seating on the sector shaft. Vent holes are incorporated to help circulate lubricant around the seal lip, which assists in managing heat at the sealing surface. Timken 323126 is sized with a 1.250 in. shaft diameter, 1.687 in. housing bore, 1.696 in. outside diameter, and 0.313 in. width.

What It Helps Fix

• Steering gear oil leakage at the sector shaft
• Grease loss from worn steering gear seals
• Contamination entering the steering gear housing
• Seal seating issues caused by minor shaft imperfections
• Heat-related seal wear in steering gear service

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the steering gear is Saginaw Design before ordering.
• Inspect the sector shaft for scoring, corrosion, or excessive wear before installation.
• Clean the housing bore and sealing surfaces thoroughly to support proper seating.
• Measure the shaft and bore dimensions against the listed specifications: 1.250 in. shaft diameter, 1.687 in. housing bore, 1.696 in. outside diameter, and 0.313 in. width.
• Use careful installation practices to avoid damaging the reinforced outer case.

Quality Assurance

Timken steering and sealing components are built with precision sealing designs intended to control lubricant loss and contamination in service. Timken 323126 follows those design principles for steering gear repair on select Dodge D100, D150, B100, B150, W150, and Ramcharger models.

Compatible With: Fits 1978-1979 Dodge D100, Saginaw Design; Fits 1988-1989 Dodge D100, Saginaw Design; Fits 1978-1981 Dodge D150, Saginaw Design; Fits 1983 Dodge D150, Saginaw Design; Fits 1988-1989 Dodge D150, Saginaw Design; Fits 1975-1980 Dodge B100, Saginaw Design; Fits 1981-1985 Dodge B150, Saginaw Design; Fits 1978 Dodge Ramcharger, Saginaw Design; Fits 1982 Dodge Ramcharger, Saginaw Design; Fits 1978-1981 Dodge W150, Saginaw Design.