Overview
The Crown Automotive 83501814 is a power steering pump seal, listed under pitman arm shaft seals, for 1987-1996 Jeep Cherokee (XJ), 1987-1992 Jeep Comanche, 1993-1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and 1991-1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ) models.
A pitman arm shaft seal keeps steering gear fluid inside the box where the pitman arm shaft exits, and fluid seeping around that shaft is a usual reason to replace the part. Crown Automotive has made and distributed Jeep replacement parts for over 50 years, with more than 8,000 part numbers that include many factory-discontinued items. This seal is a direct-fit part, meaning it replaces the original seal without modification. Measure the old seal or compare part numbers before ordering a replacement.
Key features
- Replacement seal for the power steering pump, categorized as a pitman arm shaft seal
- Direct-fit replacement for the original seal
- Covers Jeep Cherokee (XJ), Comanche, Grand Cherokee (ZJ) and Wrangler (YJ) models in the manufacturer fitment list
- Made by Crown Automotive, a Jeep replacement-parts manufacturer and distributor
- Carries Crown Automotive part number 83501814 (also written CRO83501814)
Before replacing the seal
Power steering leaks often start at the pitman arm shaft, because the seal there sits right where steering gear fluid is held inside the box. Once the seal hardens or splits, fluid can creep along the shaft and collect on the frame or the inside of the wheel. A seal change is a contained job, but the steering box must be drained of fluid first, and the shaft should be checked for scoring that could damage a new seal.
Compare the old seal’s outer diameter, inner diameter and lip position with the new one before installing it. A seal that looks similar but sits at a different depth will leak. Clean the bore, check the shaft surface for pits, and use fresh steering fluid when the system is refilled.
Specifications
The 83501814 is a power steering pump seal (pitman arm shaft seal). Every figure in the table below is the manufacturer value for the 83501814.
| Brand | Crown Automotive |
|---|---|
| Part number | 83501814 |
| UPC | 848399024340 |
| Part type | Power steering pump seal (pitman arm shaft seal) |
| Crown part number code | CRO83501814 |
| Fit type | Direct fit, as listed by Crown Automotive |
| Category | Axle Parts, Pitman Arm Shaft Seal |
Vehicle fitment
The manufacturer fitment list for the 83501814 names: 1987–1996 Jeep Cherokee (XJ); 1987–1992 Jeep Comanche; 1993–1996 Jeep Grand Cherokee (ZJ); 1991–1995 Jeep Wrangler (YJ).
Measure the shaft you are replacing and compare it with the 83501814 listing for spline count, length and side.
The manufacturer list does not include the Jeep Wrangler (TJ), the Grand Cherokee (WJ) or Cherokee model years after 1996. Confirm your vehicle’s year, model and trim before ordering.
