Cardone 96-57830 Power Steering Pump

Cardone Power Steering Pump for GM Steering Systems

Restore hydraulic steering performance with the Cardone 96-57830 power steering pump. This new pump is engineered to match original fit and function for select Pontiac Grand Am, Oldsmobile Alero, Achieva, Cutlass, and Cutlass Supreme applications with Variable Effort Steering (NV7) where listed.

Built with premium high-temperature seals and a cast iron housing, this Cardone power steering pump is designed for dependable operation under demanding driving conditions. The reservoir is included, and the unit is supplied with a sealing kit and instruction sheet for a cleaner replacement process.

Key Features

• New Cardone power steering pump, part number 96-57830
• Meets or exceeds original equipment performance targets
• Premium high-temperature seals for added durability
• Precise bushing alignment helps reduce shaft wear, seal wear, noise, and vibration
• Computer load tested using real-world operating parameters
• Cast iron housing with reservoir included
• O-ring hose port type, threaded outlet, press-on pulley attachment

Product Details

Cardone’s Power Steering Pump line builds on decades of remanufacturing and engineering experience, with new units designed to perform like the original equipment part. The 96-57830 is a hydraulic pump assembly for select GM vehicles and is supplied without a pulley. It uses a hose barb inlet, a threaded outlet, and a 16x1.5 outlet thread size. This part cross-references OE numbers 26031392 and 26046848 for the same application.

What This Pump Helps Address

• Hard steering at low engine speed
• Whining or pump noise during operation
• Loss of hydraulic assist in one direction after pump replacement
• Steering effort changes related to contaminated fluid or restricted flow control components
• Noise and vibration caused by shaft or seal wear

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2003 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A, with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1996-2001 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A, with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1994 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A, with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1999-2002 Oldsmobile Alero, N/A; supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 2002 Pontiac Grand Am, N/A; supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1996-1998 Oldsmobile Achieva, N/A; supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass, N/A, with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1995-1997 Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, N/A, with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Fits 1994 Oldsmobile Achieva, N/A, with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); supplied without EVO component; reservoir included; in-line filter available.
• Always verify option codes on the Service Parts Identification sticker before ordering.
• Flush the system and use the recommended OE fluid during installation.
• Install an in-line filter to help protect the replacement pump from contamination.
• Check steering components for binding if assist remains uneven after replacement.

Quality Assurance

Each unit is computer load tested to confirm performance and durability under simulated operating conditions. Premium seals and precise internal alignment support consistent hydraulic operation, and the design is intended to match original equipment requirements for the listed GM applications.