This page lists 46 steering parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5, across 14 part types, covering the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The steering system on the 1972 Am General DJ5 connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Power Steering Fluid (6 parts), Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal (6 parts) and Power Steering Pump Seal Kit (5 parts). The other 11 part types cover the remaining 29 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.8L 232cid L6 — the only engine offered in the 1972 Am General DJ5.
The most listed brands for 1972 Am General DJ5 steering parts are EDELMANN (11 parts), FVP (6 parts) and LARES (6 parts), plus 10 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Daily Driver.
6 parts on this 1972 Am General DJ5 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid) and EDELMANN 7918 (Power Steering Pump Seal Kit). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular | 70694 | 🇺🇸 US | Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular | AS261 | 🇺🇸 US | 32 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS260Y | 🇺🇸 US | 12 oz. | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS262Y | 🇺🇸 US | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak12 Fluid Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS263Y | 🇺🇸 US | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS266Y6 | 🇺🇸 US | 1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable.
6 Power Steering Fluid parts are listed for the 1972 Am General DJ5, from PRESTONE and EDELMANN. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Pressure Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN | 71305 | 🇺🇸 US | Power Steering Universal Tube/Hose Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Pressure hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.
One part is listed for the 1972 Am General DJ5 — EDELMANN 71305.
Power Steering Pump Seal Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular | 7918 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| EDELMANN | 7910 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Saginaw Housing Bushing | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 7910 | 🇺🇸 US | Pump Rebuild Kit | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 7918 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SUNSONG | 8401491 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits.
5 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 7918.
This group includes EDELMANN 7918 and EDELMANN 7910 and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN | 8709 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FVP | 8709 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 7013S | 🇺🇸 US | Saginaw | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS7013S | 🇺🇸 US | Saginaw | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Power Steering Pump Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
4 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 4 brands — EDELMANN, FVP, NATIONAL and 1 other brand.
This group includes EDELMANN 8709 and NATIONAL 7013S and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Return Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN | 80407 | 🇺🇸 US | Gear To ReservoirCut To Fit | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG | 3402196 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Return hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle.
2 Power Steering Return Hose parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG.
Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 80407 and SUNSONG 3402196.
Steering Coupler
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARES | 200 | 🇺🇸 US | 3.25" OD | View on Amazon |
| LARES | 202 | 🇺🇸 US | for 3/4" 36 Spline Full Round Input Shaft with 3-1/4" OD Steering Coupling Assembly | View on Amazon |
Steering Gear
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARES | 1035 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| LARES | 1036 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| LARES | 1037 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering gears.
LARES supplies the 3 Steering Gear parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5.
This group includes LARES 1035, LARES 1036 and LARES 1037.
Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN | 7095 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FVP | 7095 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Input Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
2 Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and FVP.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 7095, among others listed above.
Steering Gear Nut
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARES | 179 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Gear nuts.
This group shows a single part: LARES 179.
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular | 7856 | 🇺🇸 US | Lower | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG Popular | 8401225 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| BCA | NS313842 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual Steering System | View on Amazon |
| EDELMANN | 8766 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | PSK1 | 🇺🇸 US | with Saginaw Designwith Uni Steer Power Steering | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG | 8401242 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Pitman Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
6 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1972 Am General DJ5, from EDELMANN, SUNSONG, BCA and 1 other brand. EDELMANN 7856 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 7856, SUNSONG 8401225 and BCA NS313842, among others listed above.
Steering Gear Rebuild Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN | 7860 | 🇺🇸 US | Does not include Bearings | View on Amazon |
| EDELMANN | 7858 | 🇺🇸 US | Includes Bearings | View on Amazon |
| FVP | 7858 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| FVP | 7860 | 🇺🇸 US | Does not include Bearings | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Gear rebuild kits.
4 Steering Gear Rebuild Kit parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and FVP.
Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 7860 and EDELMANN 7858, plus the other parts above.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS313842 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 313842 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard Steering | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER | SS2251 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual steering1.44" O.D. X 0.2" Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS313842 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard Steering | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Sector Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
4 Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 4 brands — BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS313842, NATIONAL 313842 and SCHAEFFLER SS2251, plus the other parts above.
Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 474134 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual Steering | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Worm Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again.
One part is listed for the 1972 Am General DJ5 — NATIONAL 474134.
Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH | MES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme11/16" x 18 Thread Size | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | ES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | At Pitman Arm4.72 (In) Length | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular | GES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER | ES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | At Pitman Arm4.72 (In) Length | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | At Pitman Arm4.72 (In) Length | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Tie Rod End Adjusting sleeves.
5 Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 come from 4 brands — MEVOTECH, MOOG, QUICK STEER and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH GES2004S.
In the Daily Driver grade, MEVOTECH and MOOG supply 2 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MES2004S.
The Economy section lists 3 options from MEVOTECH, QUICK STEER and SKP — the catalog's value-priced group. MEVOTECH GES2004S is listed in this group.
This group includes MEVOTECH GES2004S, MEVOTECH MES2004S and MOOG ES2004S and the remaining parts above.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1972 Am General DJ5
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Confirm you have the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Power Steering Fluid and Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1972 Am General DJ5?
Our catalog currently lists 46 steering parts for the 1972 Am General DJ5 across 14 subcategories and 13 brands, covering the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1972 Am General DJ5?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1972 Am General DJ5 was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1972 Am General DJ5?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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