This page lists 15 steering parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler, across 6 part types, covering the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
The steering system on the 1956 Hudson Rambler connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Power Steering Fluid (4 parts), Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing (3 parts) and Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal (3 parts). The other 3 part types cover the remaining 5 parts.
The 1956 Hudson Rambler came with a single engine, the 3.2L 196cid L6, and every part is verified against it.
5 brands supply steering parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler, led by LUBEGARD (4 parts), WJB / INMOTION PARTS (4 parts) and NATIONAL (3 parts), plus 2 more brands. Quality grades include Standard Replacement and Economy.
Each part number listed for the 1956 Hudson Rambler opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
4 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from LUBEGARD.
Listed part numbers: LUBEGARD 23201, LUBEGARD 23205 and LUBEGARD 23232, plus the other parts above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | RB62032RS | 🇺🇸 US | Eaton | View on Amazon |
Standard Replacement
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NB203FF | 🇺🇸 US | with Eaton Pump | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 203FF | 🇺🇸 US | Eaton | 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.
3 Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from 3 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and NATIONAL.
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, BCA and NATIONAL supply 2 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is BCA NB203FF.
Listed part numbers: WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS, BCA NB203FF and NATIONAL 203FF.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCA | NS6835S | 🇺🇸 US | with Eaton Pump | View on Amazon |
| NATIONAL | 6835S | 🇺🇸 US | with Eaton Pump | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS6835S | 🇺🇸 US | with Eaton Pump | 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 are listed for the 1956 Hudson Rambler, from BCA, NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
This group includes BCA NS6835S, NATIONAL 6835S and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS6835S.
Steering Gear
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARES | 8486 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
| LARES | 8487 | 🇺🇸 US | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering gears.
2 Steering Gear parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from LARES.
Listed part numbers: LARES 8486 and LARES 8487.
Steering Gear Housing Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL | 480821 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual Steering | View on Amazon |
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS480821 | 🇺🇸 US | with Manual Steering | View on Amazon |
This table covers the seals at the Steering Gear Housing. 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.
2 Steering Gear Housing Seal parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.
Listed part numbers: NATIONAL 480821 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS480821.
Steering Gear Sector Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS | WS240151 | 🇺🇸 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.
One part is listed for the 1956 Hudson Rambler — WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS240151.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1956 Hudson Rambler
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Confirm you have the 3.2L 196cid 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 1956 Hudson Rambler?
Our catalog currently lists 15 steering parts for the 1956 Hudson Rambler across 6 subcategories and 5 brands, covering the 3.2L 196cid L6 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1956 Hudson Rambler?
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 1956 Hudson Rambler 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 1956 Hudson Rambler?
Every part on this page is matched to the 3.2L 196cid 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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