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The steering gear sector shaft is located inside of the steering gear box, and turns the pitman arm when activated by the steering wheel. This causes the wheels to turn. The steering gear sector shaft seal keeps fluid from leaking out of the steering gear box. The fluid inside the gearbox keeps the rotating parts moving smoothly while preventing metal-on-metal contact. If you notice fluid leaking around the steering box, pitman arm, or sector shaft, check the steering gear sector shaft seal for damage. If you need replacement steering parts or seals, check out O'Reilly Auto Parts and find the right fit for your car, truck, or SUV.

Oil seals are also known as rotary shaft seals or lip seals. They are flexible rings of elastomer designed to secure boundaries between moving and stationary components in a machine. Although these rings are flexible, they are durable enough to withstand wear, tear, friction, and exposure to oil.

Finding oil spots under a parked vehicle can be both worrying and stressful for any vehicle owner. If the seal’s leak is small, oil may start to accumulate on the underside of the engine. But as the leak gets bigger, the oil leak will become visible in the front side of the engine.  

Oil seals are made from multiple compounds and materials. Some of the oldest, still in use today, are leather and felt compounds. The trend in mass production, however, has seen a move towards synthetic rubber or elastomers. Nitrile is by far the most popular material but developments in PTFE have created a surge of interest in buyers needing seals for high-speed shaft rotation applications. Viton is taking over from the polyacrylic and silicone, as it works better in high-temperature applications and has a high-resistance to abrasion and harmful chemicals.

With the vast options of rotary shaft seals available it can be difficult to understand them and choose the correct seal for your machines. That is why are experts in Dublin and Cork are on hand to pick the right style, material, and size of the oil seal you need. Contact us today your seal specialist by email or by phone in Dublin on  (0)1 427 7900 or in Cork on (0)21 500 355.