Cardone 20-6182 Power Steering Pump

Remanufactured Power Steering Pump for Classic GM and Pontiac Applications

Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-6182 is a remanufactured hydraulic pump built to restore steering assist on a wide range of classic Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick, and Oldsmobile vehicles. It is engineered to meet or exceed original equipment performance, with tested internal components and a hydraulic efficiency check for dependable operation.

Compatible With 1964-1974 Chevrolet Bel Air, Impala, Caprice, Malibu, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Camaro, Nova, Blazer, C10 Suburban, C20 Suburban, K20 Suburban; 1973-1974 Pontiac Bonneville, Catalina, Grand Am, LeMans, GTO; 1968-1969 Buick Skylark; 1968-1969 Oldsmobile Cutlass.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style power steering pump for direct vehicle fit
• Critical components such as cam packs and spool valves are triple-tested for reliability
• 100% new O-rings and premium HNBR seals help resist heat-related seal breakdown
• Computer-tested final assembly checks pressure, bypass, fluid flow, valve operation, steering effort, and noise
• Shaft surfaces are finished to precise specifications to reduce premature seal wear
• Supplied with a calibrated pressure relief valve and reservoir
• Cast iron housing with threaded outlet and hose barb inlet configuration

Product Details

Cardone 20-6182 is a remanufactured power steering pump for older GM rear-wheel-drive and truck platforms, including Chevrolet Impala, El Camino, Monte Carlo, Camaro, and Pontiac LeMans applications. The pump is rebuilt from an original design, with updates applied where needed to improve durability while maintaining OE fit and function. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Steering Problems This Pump Can Address

• Hard steering at low engine speed
• Whining or noisy pump operation
• Loss of hydraulic assist after pump failure
• Fluid leakage from worn seals or shaft wear
• Inconsistent steering effort caused by internal valve or flow issues

Installation Notes and Tips

Before installation, inspect the steering gear, hoses, pulley, and fluid condition. If the original pulley has a loose fit on the replacement shaft, the pulley should be replaced. If assist is present only at higher engine rpm, check for steering system binding, contamination in the flow control valve bore, and restricted fluid flow. A system flush is required for warranty on listed applications, and OE fluid is recommended. Follow the vehicle manufacturer’s fluid change interval and verify all steering components move freely before returning the vehicle to service.

Quality Assurance

Every unit undergoes hydraulic efficiency testing, and all critical components are tested to confirm proper function. Cardone’s remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part, while maintaining OE-style performance for classic Chevrolet and Pontiac steering systems.