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Cardone 20-878 Power Steering Pump
Overview of Cardone Power Steering Pump 20-878
The Cardone Power Steering Pump part number 20-878 is a remanufactured hydraulic pump designed for select Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Jeep, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac models. This pump provides reliable power steering assistance to improve vehicle handling and steering response.
- Remanufactured power steering pump with cast iron housing
- Compatible with multiple GM and Jeep models including Buick Century and Jeep Cherokee
- Features O-ring hose port type and threaded outlet attachment
- Includes hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, and sealing kit
- Press-on pulley attachment type; pulley not included
Cardone Power Steering Pump Product Line Details
The Cardone Power Steering Pump line focuses on remanufactured components that meet or exceed original equipment specifications. This product line emphasizes durability and precise fitment, using quality materials such as cast iron housings and standardized attachment types like hose barb inlets and threaded outlets. The 20-878 pump is part of this line, offering a reliable replacement option for vehicles requiring a power steering pump without a reservoir or pulley included.
Detailed Product Description
The Cardone 20-878 power steering pump is engineered with a cast iron housing for strength and longevity. It features a single power steering outlet with a 16x1.5 thread size and an O-ring type hose port to ensure a secure, leak-resistant connection. The inlet uses a hose barb attachment, while the outlet is threaded, facilitating straightforward installation. This pump does not include a pulley or reservoir, making it suitable for vehicles with remote or integrated reservoir systems. The press-on pulley attachment type requires a compatible pulley from the original setup or separately sourced.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores power steering assist in Buick Century, Chevrolet Cavalier, and Pontiac Grand Am
- Replaces failing pumps causing whining noises due to air or contamination
- Solves hard steering issues in Jeep Cherokee and Oldsmobile Cutlass models
- Addresses power steering fluid contamination problems by providing a clean, remanufactured pump
- Improves steering response in Cadillac and Pontiac vehicles experiencing inconsistent assist
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the pulley is inspected or replaced separately, as it is not included with this pump
- Bleed the power steering system thoroughly to remove air and prevent whining noises
- Check hose connections for proper O-ring seals to avoid leaks
- Use the included sealing kit and follow the instruction sheet for correct installation
- Verify compatibility with your vehicle’s make and model before installation
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This Cardone remanufactured power steering pump undergoes rigorous testing to meet OEM standards. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to the product documentation or Cardone’s official resources for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 20-878 |
| 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 | No |
This part fits 79 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Buick | Century | 3.1L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir Labeled # WC 26016158; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir Labeled # WC 26016158; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir Labeled # WC 26016158; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1991 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir Labeled # WC 26016158; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Buick | Century | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1990 | Buick | Skylark | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1990 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Buick | Century | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Buick | Skyhawk | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1989 | Buick | Skylark | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Buick | Skylark | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Pump Stamped PR; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1989 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Pump Stamped PR; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 3.3L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Pump Stamped PR; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Pontiac | Tempest | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1989 | Pontiac | Tempest | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Buick | Skyhawk | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1988 | Buick | Skylark | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Cadillac | Cimarron | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Corsica | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | To VIN # 500000; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Chevrolet | Corsica | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | To VIN # 500000; Reservoir Not Included; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Calais | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Oldsmobile | Firenza | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Pontiac | Tempest | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1988 | Pontiac | Tempest | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Buick | Century | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Buick | Skyhawk | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1987 | Buick | Skylark | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Cadillac | Cimarron | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Cavalier | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Celebrity | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Chevrolet | Corsica | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump | ||
| 1987 | Jeep | Cherokee | 4.0L | L6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Jeep | Comanche | 4.0L | L6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 4.0L | L6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Jeep | Wagoneer | 4.6L | L6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Calais | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Calais | 2.3L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Ciera | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Cutlass Cruiser | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Firenza | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Oldsmobile | Firenza | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Pontiac | 6000 | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Grand Am | 2.5L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Tempest | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1987 | Pontiac | Tempest | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Reservoir not included, in-line filter, OE fluid & system flush required for warranty.; Power Steering Pump |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.