Timken 352560 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal

Timken 352560 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal

The Timken 352560 steering gear pitman shaft seal is built for steering gear sealing applications where lubricant retention and contaminant exclusion matter. It is a direct-fit service part for select Saab 900 and Buick LeSabre applications, including the 1979-1982 Saab 900 and the 1959 Buick LeSabre, 1st Design.

Key Features

• Precision sealing design helps retain grease and oil inside the steering gear assembly.
• Reinforced outer case helps resist installation damage and supports long-term durability.
• Ribbed rubber inner diameter helps seal minor spindle imperfections and improve seating.
• Internal contamination exclusion system helps block debris that can lead to leakage.
• Vent holes promote lubricant flow around the seal lip to reduce heat buildup.

Detailed Description

Use the Timken 352560 when servicing a steering gear pitman shaft that needs a reliable seal at the shaft interface. This steering gear pitman shaft seal is engineered to help maintain proper lubricant levels while keeping dirt and other contaminants out of the steering gear housing. It is a practical replacement for owners and technicians working on a Saab 900 steering gear seal repair or a Buick LeSabre steering gear service, especially when leakage or contamination is present. This part cross-references BBB Industries 8306 and SKF 11067 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Steering gear oil or grease leakage at the pitman shaft.
• Contamination entering the steering gear through a worn seal.
• Seal seating issues caused by minor shaft surface imperfections.
• Heat-related seal wear from poor lubricant circulation around the lip.

Installation Notes and Tips

Inspect the pitman shaft for wear, scoring, or corrosion before installation. Clean the sealing surface thoroughly and verify the steering gear housing is free of debris so the new seal can seat correctly. Confirm vehicle application carefully: Fits 1979-1982 Saab 900, N/A, and Fits 1959 Buick LeSabre, N/A, 1st Design. Use the correct seal driver and avoid distorting the outer case during installation.

Quality Assurance

Timken steering and sealing components are built with precision sealing features intended to support dependable service in steering gear repairs. The 352560 part number is listed for confirmed fitment on select Saab 900 and Buick LeSabre applications.