This page lists 24 steering parts for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van, across 6 part types, covering all 3 engine options (3.2L 198cid L6, 3.7L 225cid L6 and 5.2L 318cid V8). Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The steering system on the 1971 Fargo B100 Van connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Power Steering Fluid (6 parts), Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal (6 parts) and Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal (4 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 8 parts.
The 1971 Fargo B100 Van was sold with 3 engines. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
6 brands supply steering parts for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van, led by EDELMANN (7 parts), FVP (6 parts) and PRESTONE (5 parts), plus 3 more brands.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van. 4 parts have it, including EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid) and EDELMANN 8516 (Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Control Valve Seal Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8518 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8518 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Control Valve Seal kits.
2 Power Steering Control Valve Seal Kit parts for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and FVP.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 8518, among others listed above.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 70694 | 🇨🇦 CA | Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | AS261 | 🇨🇦 CA | 32 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | AS260Y | 🇨🇦 CA | 12 oz. | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | AS262Y | 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak12 Fluid Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | AS263Y | 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | AS266Y6 | 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
6 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van come from 2 brands — PRESTONE and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 70694.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y, among others listed above.
Power Steering Pump Seal Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8507 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8507 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SUNSONG Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8401036 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits.
3 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van, from EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG.
This group includes EDELMANN 8507 and SUNSONG 8401036 and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8708 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8708 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 7013S | 🇨🇦 CA | Saginaw | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | WS7013S | 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
4 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van, from EDELMANN, FVP, NATIONAL and 1 other brand.
Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 8708 and NATIONAL 7013S, plus the other parts above.
Steering Gear Input Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8553 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8553 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SUNSONG Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8401177 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Input 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 Input Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van, from EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG.
This group includes EDELMANN 8553 and SUNSONG 8401177 and the remaining parts above.
Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8516 | 🇨🇦 CA | Lower | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG Popular Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8401174 | 🇨🇦 CA | Lower | View on Amazon |
| EDELMANN Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8765 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8516 | 🇨🇦 CA | Lower | View on Amazon |
| FVP Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8765 | 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SUNSONG Fits: 3.2L 198cid L6 | 8401189 | 🇨🇦 CA | 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.
6 Steering Gear Pitman Shaft Seal parts for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, SUNSONG and FVP. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 8516.
This group includes EDELMANN 8516, SUNSONG 8401174 and EDELMANN 8765 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1971 Fargo B100 Van
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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 Pitman Shaft Seal .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1971 Fargo B100 Van?
Our catalog currently lists 24 steering parts for the 1971 Fargo B100 Van across 6 subcategories and 6 brands, covering all 3 engine options (3.2L 198cid L6, 3.7L 225cid L6 and 5.2L 318cid V8). Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 1971 Fargo B100 Van engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1971 Fargo B100 Van?
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 1971 Fargo B100 Van 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 1971 Fargo B100 Van?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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