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Cardone 20-48831 Power Steering Pump
Overview of Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-48831
The Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-48831 is a remanufactured hydraulic pump designed for select Saturn models. Engineered to restore proper steering assist, this pump is compatible with Saturn SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2 vehicles, providing reliable performance for your power steering system.
- Remanufactured power steering pump with cast iron housing
- Includes hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, and sealing kit
- Compatible with Saturn SC, SC1, SC2, SL, SL1, SL2, SW1, and SW2 models
- Features O-ring hose port type and threaded outlet attachment
- Press-on pulley attachment type; pulley not included
- Power steering pump inlet uses hose barb connection
- Power steering outlet thread size 16x1.5 with one outlet
- Reservoir included; remote reservoir and reservoir cap not included
- Mounting hardware not included
About the Cardone Power Steering Pump Line
The Cardone Power Steering Pump line focuses on remanufactured components that meet or exceed original equipment specifications. This line is designed to provide dependable hydraulic power steering performance with durable cast iron housings and precise fitment. The 20-48831 model exemplifies this approach by offering a direct replacement pump tailored for specific Saturn vehicles, ensuring compatibility and ease of installation.
Product Details and Specifications
This power steering pump features a cast iron housing for durability and long service life. The inlet connection uses a hose barb type, while the outlet is threaded with a 16x1.5 size, accommodating one outlet port sealed with an O-ring. The pulley attachment is press-on style; note that the pulley is not included with this pump. The package contains the hydraulic pump, an instruction sheet, and a sealing kit to assist with installation. The pump comes with an integrated reservoir but does not include a remote reservoir or reservoir cap. Mounting hardware is not provided and must be sourced separately.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores power steering assist in Saturn SC, SL, and SW series vehicles
- Resolves whining noises caused by worn or contaminated pumps
- Addresses hard steering or inconsistent assist during engine rpm changes
- Eliminates leaks related to worn seals or damaged pump components
- Corrects steering difficulties caused by pump pulley or pressure hose issues
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Cardone 20-48831 power steering pump, ensure the pulley is inspected or replaced separately, as it is not included. Use the provided sealing kit to prevent leaks at hose connections. Verify that the hose barb and threaded outlet connections match your vehicleโs existing lines. Since mounting hardware is not included, retain or replace bolts as needed. It is recommended to flush the power steering fluid and inspect the pressure hose for contamination to avoid premature pump failure.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This remanufactured power steering pump undergoes rigorous testing to meet performance standards. Cardone provides a warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, supporting reliability for your Saturn vehicleโs steering system. For optimal results, follow manufacturer guidelines for fluid maintenance and installation procedures.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 20-48831 |
| Position | Power Steering Pump |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-Ring |
| Housing Material | Cast Iron |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Package Contents | Hydraulic Pump; Instruction Sheet; Sealing Kit |
| Power Steering Outlet ID Size | 0 |
| Power Steering Outlet Thread Size | 16x1.5 |
| Power Steering Pump Inlet Attachement Type | Hose Barb |
| Power Steering Pump Outlet Attachment Type | Threaded |
| Power Steering Reservoir Cap Included | No |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Pulley Attachement Type | Press-On |
| Pulley Included | No |
| Remote Reservoir | No |
| Reservoir Included | Yes |
This part fits 45 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1999 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1999 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1998 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1998 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1998 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SC1 | N/A | Power Steering Pump fits vehicles with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), no EVO Component, includes Reservoir, In-Line Filter available, no Aftermarket Filtration Improvement, install filter and use OE Fluid for warranty, Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL | N/A | Power Steering Pump fits vehicles with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), no EVO Component, includes Reservoir, In-Line Filter available, no Aftermarket Filtration Improvement, install filter and use OE Fluid for warranty, Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL1 | N/A | Power Steering Pump fits vehicles with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), no EVO Component, includes Reservoir, In-Line Filter available, no Aftermarket Filtration Improvement, install filter and use OE Fluid for warranty, Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SW1 | N/A | Power Steering Pump fits vehicles with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), no EVO Component, includes Reservoir, In-Line Filter available, no Aftermarket Filtration Improvement, install filter and use OE Fluid for warranty, Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, Installation of filter and use of OE Fluid recommended for warranty purposes; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SC1 | N/A | Power Steering Pump - with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), with 2 Threaded & 1 Thru Mounting Holes, Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes install a filter and use OE Fluid, flush the system; Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL | N/A | Power Steering Pump - with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), with 2 Threaded & 1 Thru Mounting Holes, Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes install a filter and use OE Fluid, flush the system; Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL1 | N/A | Power Steering Pump - with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), with 2 Threaded & 1 Thru Mounting Holes, Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes install a filter and use OE Fluid, flush the system; Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SW1 | N/A | Power Steering Pump - with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), with 2 Threaded & 1 Thru Mounting Holes, Supplied without EVO Component, Reservoir Included, In-Line Filter available, without Aftermarket Filtration Improvement; For warranty purposes install a filter and use OE Fluid, flush the system; Option Codes on Service Parts Identification Sticker; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SC1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SW1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SC1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SC2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SW1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1993 | Saturn | SW2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Saturn | SC | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1992 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Saturn | SC | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL1 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Saturn | SL2 | N/A | Mounting: 2 Threaded/1 Thru Holes; Excludes EVO Component; Includes Reservoir; Option for In-Line Filter; Does not have Aftermarket Filtration Enhancement; For warranty, install filter, OE Fluid, and system flush suggested; Power Steering Pump |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.