The 1957 Checker A8 has 15 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 4 part types and 6 brands, covering the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
The steering system on the 1957 Checker A8 connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Power Steering Fluid (5 parts), Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing (4 parts) and Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal (3 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 3 parts.
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.7L 226cid L6 — the only engine offered in the 1957 Checker A8.
The most listed brands for 1957 Checker A8 steering parts are LUBEGARD (4 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (3 parts) and BCA (3 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
1 part on this 1957 Checker A8 page carries a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid). 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 |
| LUBEGARD | 23201 | 🇺🇸 US | 1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23205 | 🇺🇸 US | 5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23232 | 🇺🇸 US | Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD | 23255 | 🇺🇸 US | 55 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | 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 are listed for the 1957 Checker A8, from LUBEGARD and EDELMANN. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 70694, LUBEGARD 23201 and LUBEGARD 23205, plus the other parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB62032RS | 🇺🇸 US | U/K Steering System | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| BCA | NB203FF | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Pump Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly.
4 Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing parts are listed for the 1957 Checker A8, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ACDELCO, BCA and 1 other brand.
In the Economy grade, WJB / INMOTION PARTS supplies 1 part: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS.
The Standard Replacement section lists 3 options from ACDELCO, BCA and NATIONAL — built to original-equipment specification. ACDELCO 203FF is listed in this group.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS, ACDELCO 203FF and BCA NB203FF, plus the other parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS6835S | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 6835S | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS6835S | 🇺🇸 US | Unknown Steering System | 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.
3 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1957 Checker A8 come from 3 brands — BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS6835S, NATIONAL 6835S and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS6835S.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS240356 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL | 240356 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual Steering | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS240356 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual 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.
3 Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal parts for the 1957 Checker A8 come from 3 brands — BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Part numbers include BCA NS240356, NATIONAL 240356 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS240356.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1957 Checker A8
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Confirm you have the 3.7L 226cid 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 Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1957 Checker A8?
Our catalog currently lists 15 steering parts for the 1957 Checker A8 across 4 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 3.7L 226cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1957 Checker A8?
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 1957 Checker A8 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 1957 Checker A8?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.7L 226cid 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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