16 Steering parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Aerobus, in 4 part types, covering both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The steering system on the 1961 Checker Aerobus 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 (4 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 3 parts.
The 1961 Checker Aerobus was sold with both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. All 16 parts on this page fit every engine.
7 brands supply steering parts for the 1961 Checker Aerobus, led by LUBEGARD (4 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (3 parts) and BCA (3 parts), plus 4 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1961 Checker Aerobus. 1 part has it: EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 70694 | 🇺🇸 US | Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 23201 | 🇺🇸 US | 1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 23205 | 🇺🇸 US | 5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 23232 | 🇺🇸 US | Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 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 for the 1961 Checker Aerobus come from 2 brands — LUBEGARD and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 70694. Every part fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 70694, LUBEGARD 23201 and LUBEGARD 23205, among others listed above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | RB62032RS | 🇺🇸 US | U/K Steering System | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | NB203FF | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 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 for the 1961 Checker Aerobus come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ACDELCO, BCA and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8.
The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS is listed in this group.
In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, BCA and NATIONAL supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 203FF.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS, ACDELCO 203FF and BCA NB203FF and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | NS6835S | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 6835S | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 7440 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 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.
4 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Aerobus, from BCA, NATIONAL, SKF and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Aerobus.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS6835S, NATIONAL 6835S and SKF 7440, plus the other parts above.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | NS240356 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 240356 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual Steering | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Aerobus engines | 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 are listed for the 1961 Checker Aerobus, from BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Aerobus.
Listed part numbers: BCA NS240356, NATIONAL 240356 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS240356.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1961 Checker Aerobus
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 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8.
- 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 1961 Checker Aerobus?
Our catalog currently lists 16 steering parts for the 1961 Checker Aerobus across 4 subcategories and 7 brands, covering both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 1961 Checker Aerobus engines?
No. On this page every steering part fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. 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 1961 Checker Aerobus?
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 1961 Checker Aerobus 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 1961 Checker Aerobus?
Every part on this page already fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. 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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