Power Steering Gear Housing Seal Kit

This seal set is essential for keeping hydraulic fluid sealed inside the steering gear housing. It helps your Nissan steering system stay smooth, quiet, and responsive ??. When seals are fresh, the gear can hold proper pressure so the steering assist works the way it should, especially during parking and low-speed turns.

Why This Part Is Needed

Power steering relies on clean, pressurized fluid. The housing seals stop leaks around shafts and internal passages, preventing fluid loss and keeping dirt and air out. That protection reduces wear on the rack/gear surfaces and extends pump life.

How It Works

Inside the steering gear, multiple seals and O-rings create tight barriers between high-pressure and return chambers. As you turn the wheel, fluid is directed to assist movement; the seals maintain pressure balance and prevent internal bypass.

What Happens If the Seals Fail

Common symptoms include wet steering gear, low fluid level, whining pump noise, heavy steering, and jerky assist. Continued driving can burn the pump, damage the gear, and cause unsafe steering feel ⚠️.

Compatible Models

• Maxima
• Bluebird
• Prairie
• Prairie Ii
• 200Sx
• Stanza
• Axxess