The 1973 Am General FJ8 has 15 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 5 part types and 5 brands, covering the 3.8L 232cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1973 Am General FJ8, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. Most of the listed parts are Power Steering Fluid (5 parts), Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal (4 parts) and Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal (3 parts). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 3 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.8L 232cid L6 — the only engine offered in the 1973 Am General FJ8.
The most listed brands for 1973 Am General FJ8 steering parts are PRESTONE (5 parts), NATIONAL (4 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (3 parts), plus 2 more brands.
1 part on this 1973 Am General FJ8 page carries a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — PRESTONE AS261 (Power Steering Fluid). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
PRESTONE supplies the 5 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1973 Am General FJ8. PRESTONE AS261 carries the "Popular" badge.
This group includes PRESTONE AS261, PRESTONE AS260Y and PRESTONE AS262Y and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
2 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1973 Am General FJ8 come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include NATIONAL 7013S and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7013S.
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS313842 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual Steering System | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | PSK1 | 🇺🇸 US | with Saginaw Designwith Uni Steer Power Steering | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WSPSK1 | 🇺🇸 US | with Saginaw Designwith Uni Steer Power Steering | 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.
3 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1973 Am General FJ8, from BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS313842, NATIONAL PSK1 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WSPSK1.
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 1973 Am General FJ8 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 1973 Am General FJ8 — NATIONAL 474134.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1973 Am General FJ8
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 Sector Shaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1973 Am General FJ8?
Our catalog currently lists 15 steering parts for the 1973 Am General FJ8 across 5 subcategories and 5 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 1973 Am General FJ8?
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 1973 Am General FJ8 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 1973 Am General FJ8?
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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