A1 CARDONE 96-54500 power steering pump for the 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu and other vehicles pushes fluid through the steering system to lower the effort needed to turn the wheel. This A1 CARDONE power steering pump is reverse-engineered and tested to fit and perform like the original, and it meets or exceeds O.E. performance.
- Computer load testing that builds real-world parameters into the test cycle
- High-temperature seals supplied with each pump, for durability under all driving conditions
- Precise bushing alignment to help prevent premature shaft and seal wear and reduce noise and vibration
- Cast iron housing with the reservoir and reservoir cap included
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 96-54500 power steering pump
- Fits: the 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu and other vehicles
- Material: Cast Iron housing
- Condition: New
A pump that is wearing out can bring a whine, heavy steering or a fluid leak. Before you replace the pump, rule out binding steering components and contamination in the system, which can also leave steering heavy or poorly assisted.
Fits
The 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, the 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier and the 2004-2005 Chevrolet Classic all take this pump, and so do many other vehicles. The 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu takes one. If your vehicle is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Inlet diameter: 0.423 in
- Inlet attachment type: Barb
- Outlet attachment type: Threaded, thread size 16x1.5
- Hose port type: O-ring
- Shaft type: Press-On
- Pulley belt type: Serpentine
Build and materials
- Housing material: Cast Iron
- Reservoir: included, with reservoir cap; not a remote reservoir
- Pulley: not included
- Condition: New
- Country of origin: Brazil
In the box
One power steering pump with its reservoir, reservoir cap, sealing kit and instruction sheet. The pulley and mounting hardware are not included, and the old fasteners may not be reusable, so plan on new bolts.
Installation notes
- An instruction sheet comes with the pump for the steps.
- The pump has a press-on shaft. If the old pulley cracked during removal or its bore was enlarged by a mushroomed shaft, the pulley must be replaced.
- If debris is in the flow control valve bore, the system must be checked for contamination and flushed.
Interchange: 26028227 · 26038090 · 26047567 · 26091879 · 21019181 · 22724201
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This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
26028227, 26038090, 26047567, 26091879, 21019181, 22724201
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this a Chevy Malibu power steering pump for the 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 96-54500 fits the 1997-1999 Chevrolet Malibu, and the car takes one pump.
Is this the right power steering pump for a 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 96-54500 fits the 1995-2005 Chevrolet Cavalier, which takes one pump.
Which items are included with this power steering pump, and is the pulley one of them?
No, the pulley is not included. The pump comes with its reservoir, reservoir cap, sealing kit and instruction sheet; mounting hardware is not included.
What size is the outlet thread on this power steering pump?
The outlet is threaded, with a thread size of 16x1.5. The inlet is a barb with a 0.423 in diameter, and the hose port type is O-ring.
My old pulley fits loosely on the new pump shaft. What should I do?
The pulley may have cracked on removal, or a mushroomed shaft may have enlarged its bore. In that case the pulley must be replaced.
