15 Steering parts are listed for the 1974 Am General FJ8, in 5 part types, covering both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1974 Am General FJ8, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 12 parts of the 15 listed 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.
The 1974 Am General FJ8 was sold with both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6. All 15 parts on this page fit every engine.
5 brands supply steering parts for the 1974 Am General FJ8, led by PRESTONE (5 parts), NATIONAL (4 parts) and WJB / INMOTION PARTS (3 parts), plus 2 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1974 Am General FJ8. 1 part has it: PRESTONE AS261 (Power Steering Fluid). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | AS261 | 🇺🇸 US | 32 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | AS260Y | 🇺🇸 US | 12 oz. | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | AS262Y | 🇺🇸 US | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak12 Fluid Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | AS263Y | 🇺🇸 US | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 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.
5 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1974 Am General FJ8 come from PRESTONE. The "Popular" part is PRESTONE AS261. Every part fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6.
Listed part numbers: PRESTONE AS261, PRESTONE AS260Y and PRESTONE AS262Y, plus the other parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 7013S | 🇺🇸 US | Saginaw | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 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 are listed for the 1974 Am General FJ8, from NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1974 FJ8.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 7013S and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7013S.
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | NS313842 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual Steering System | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | PSK1 | 🇺🇸 US | with Saginaw Designwith Uni Steer Power Steering | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 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 for the 1974 Am General FJ8 come from 3 brands — BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6.
This group includes BCA NS313842, NATIONAL PSK1 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WSPSK1.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | NS313842 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 313842 | 🇺🇸 US | Standard Steering | View on Amazon |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | SS2251 | 🇺🇸 US | Manual steering1.44" O.D. X 0.2" Width | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 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 are listed for the 1974 Am General FJ8, from BCA, NATIONAL, SCHAEFFLER and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1974 FJ8.
Part numbers include BCA NS313842, NATIONAL 313842 and SCHAEFFLER SS2251, among others listed above.
Steering Gear Worm Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1974 FJ8 engines | 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.
This group shows a single part: NATIONAL 474134.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1974 Am General FJ8
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- You do not need to pick an engine: every steering part on this page fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6.
- 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 1974 Am General FJ8?
Our catalog currently lists 15 steering parts for the 1974 Am General FJ8 across 5 subcategories and 5 brands, covering both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 1974 Am General FJ8 engines?
No. On this page every steering part fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6. You do not need to pick an engine to choose the right row — use the notes for position and trim.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1974 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 1974 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 1974 Am General FJ8?
Every part on this page already fits both the 3.8L 232cid L6 and the 4.2L 258cid L6. 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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