The 1978 Fiat 128 has 14 steering parts with verified fitment on this page — 3 part types and 6 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part includes a manufacturer part number and application notes.
On the 1978 Fiat 128, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. All 14 listed parts are Tie Rod End (8 parts), Power Steering Fluid (5 parts) and Rack and Pinion (1 part).
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 — the only engine offered in the 1978 Fiat 128.
The most listed brands for 1978 Fiat 128 steering parts are PRESTONE (5 parts), SUSPENSIA (3 parts) and ULTRA-POWER (2 parts), plus 3 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver and Economy.
3 parts on this 1978 Fiat 128 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including PRESTONE AS261 (Power Steering Fluid) and ULTRA-POWER ES801018 (Tie Rod End). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONE Popular | AS261 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 32 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS260Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12 oz. | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS262Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak12 Fluid Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS263Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS266Y6 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 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.
PRESTONE supplies the 5 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1978 Fiat 128. PRESTONE AS261 carries the "Popular" badge.
Listed part numbers: PRESTONE AS261, PRESTONE AS260Y and PRESTONE AS262Y, plus the other parts above.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAVAL | 9400M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly | View on Amazon |
This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak.
This group shows a single part: MAVAL 9400M.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENTRIC | 61204006 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X14TE0211 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X14TE0212 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer2 door | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X14TR0177 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner2 door or 4 door | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ULTRA-POWER Popular | ES801018 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer2 Door or 4 Door | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Popular | ES473R | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 532470 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 532779 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | 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.
8 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 1978 Fiat 128, from SUSPENSIA, ULTRA-POWER, DORMAN and 1 other brand. ULTRA-POWER ES801018 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 4 options from SUSPENSIA and CENTRIC — grouped for everyday commuting duty. CENTRIC 61204006 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, ULTRA-POWER and DORMAN supply 4 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is ULTRA-POWER ES801018.
This group includes ULTRA-POWER ES801018, CENTRIC 61204006 and SUSPENSIA X14TE0211 and the remaining parts above.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1978 Fiat 128
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Confirm you have the 1.3L L4 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: Tie Rod End and Power Steering Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1978 Fiat 128?
Our catalog currently lists 14 steering parts for the 1978 Fiat 128 across 3 subcategories and 6 brands, covering the 1.3L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1978 Fiat 128?
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 1978 Fiat 128 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 1978 Fiat 128?
Every part on this page is matched to the 1.3L L4 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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