33 Steering parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Marathon, in 8 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.
On the 1961 Checker Marathon, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. Most of the listed parts are Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve (8 parts), Power Steering Fluid (5 parts) and Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal (5 parts). The other 5 part types cover the remaining 15 parts.
The 1961 Checker Marathon was sold with both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8. All 33 parts on this page fit every engine.
The most listed brands for 1961 Checker Marathon steering parts are MEVOTECH (5 parts), LUBEGARD (4 parts) and SKF (4 parts), plus 12 more brands. Quality grades include Economy, Daily Driver and Standard Replacement.
4 parts on this 1961 Checker Marathon page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid) and NATIONAL 6835S (Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Idler Arm Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | MS404120 | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Idler Arm bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
One part is listed for the 1961 Checker Marathon — MEVOTECH MS404120.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 70694 | 🇺🇸 US | Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 23201 | 🇺🇸 US | 1 QuartSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 23205 | 🇺🇸 US | 5 GallonSynthetic Power Steering Fluid | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 23232 | 🇺🇸 US | Synthetic Power Steering Fluid1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| LUBEGARD Fits: all 1961 Marathon 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 are listed for the 1961 Checker Marathon, from LUBEGARD and EDELMANN. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Marathon.
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 Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | RB62032RS | 🇺🇸 US | U/K Steering System | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | NB203FF | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1961 Marathon 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 are listed for the 1961 Checker Marathon, from WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ACDELCO, BCA and 1 other brand. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Marathon.
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.
Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS, ACDELCO 203FF and BCA NB203FF, among others listed above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL Popular Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 6835S | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | NS6835S | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | SS2156 | 🇺🇸 US | 19.05 mm Shaft Diameter | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 7440 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Marathon 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.
5 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1961 Checker Marathon come from 5 brands — NATIONAL, BCA, SCHAEFFLER and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is NATIONAL 6835S. Every part fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8.
This group includes NATIONAL 6835S, BCA NS6835S and SCHAEFFLER SS2156 and the remaining parts above.
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHAEFFLER Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | SS3656 | 🇺🇸 US | Standardwith A9 and A10 Housing | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 12334 | 🇺🇸 US | Standardwith A8 Housing | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 11067 | 🇺🇸 US | with A12 Housing | View on Amazon |
| SKF Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 9837 | 🇺🇸 US | with A9, A10 Housing | 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.
4 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Marathon, from SKF and SCHAEFFLER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Marathon.
Listed part numbers: SCHAEFFLER SS3656, SKF 12334 and SKF 11067, plus the other parts above.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | NS240356 | 🇺🇸 US | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 240356 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual Steering | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: all 1961 Marathon 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 for the 1961 Checker Marathon come from 3 brands — BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS. Every part fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8.
Part numbers include BCA NS240356, NATIONAL 240356 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS240356.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | TA5527 | 🇺🇸 US | Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | MS95602 | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | GS95602 | 🇺🇸 US | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment.
3 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 1961 Checker Marathon, from MEVOTECH and DELPHI. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1961 Marathon.
The Daily Driver section lists 2 options from DELPHI and MEVOTECH — grouped for everyday commuting duty. DELPHI TA5527 is listed in this group.
Economy: 1 part, from MEVOTECH. A representative part number is MEVOTECH GS95602.
Listed part numbers: DELPHI TA5527, MEVOTECH MS95602 and MEVOTECH GS95602.
Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | MES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | Supreme11/16" x 18 Thread Size | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 45A6004 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Gold | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | ES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | 4.72 (In) Lengthwith 11/16 (In) X 18 Threads | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | GES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | 541553 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | S2004 | 🇺🇸 US | Front | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | ES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | 4.72 (In) Lengthwith 11/16 (In) X 18 Threads | View on Amazon |
| SKP Fits: all 1961 Marathon engines | SES2004S | 🇺🇸 US | 4.72 (In) Lengthwith 11/16 (In) X 18 Threads | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Tie Rod End Adjusting sleeves.
8 Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve parts for the 1961 Checker Marathon come from 7 brands — MEVOTECH, ACDELCO, MOOG and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MES2004S. Every part fits both the 3.7L 226cid L6 and the 5.2L 318cid V8.
Daily Driver: 3 parts, from MEVOTECH, ACDELCO and MOOG. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MES2004S.
The Economy section: 5 options from MEVOTECH, DORMAN, FVP and 2 other brands. MEVOTECH GES2004S is listed in this group.
This group includes MEVOTECH MES2004S, ACDELCO 45A6004 and MOOG ES2004S and the remaining parts above.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1961 Checker Marathon
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: Tie Rod End Adjusting Sleeve and Power Steering Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1961 Checker Marathon?
Our catalog currently lists 33 steering parts for the 1961 Checker Marathon across 8 subcategories and 15 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 Marathon 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 Marathon?
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 Marathon 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 Marathon?
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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