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Cardone 96-7953 Power Steering Pump
Overview of Cardone Power Steering Pump 96-7953
The Cardone Power Steering Pump 96-7953 is designed for reliable steering performance in Dodge trucks and vans. Engineered to meet the demands of Dodge B1500, B2500, B3500, Ram 1500, Ram 1500 Van, Ram 2500, Ram 2500 Van, Ram 3500, and Ram 3500 Van models, this pump ensures consistent hydraulic pressure for smooth steering control.
- Brand: Cardone
- Brand Line: Power Steering Pump
- Part Number: 96-7953
- Housing Material: Durable cast iron construction
- Power Steering Outlet Thread Size: 16x1.5
- Inlet Attachment Type: Hose barb
- Outlet Attachment Type: Bolt-on
- Hose Port Type: O-ring seal
- Reservoir Included with Cap
- Pulley Attachment Type: Press-on (Pulley not included)
- Package Contents: Hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, sealing kit
- Mounting Hardware: Not included
- Product Condition: New
About the Cardone Power Steering Pump Line
The Cardone Power Steering Pump product line focuses on delivering dependable replacement pumps that restore original steering performance. This line emphasizes durable materials such as cast iron housings and precise fitment for specific vehicle applications. The 96-7953 pump is part of this line, engineered to provide consistent hydraulic flow and pressure for Dodge trucks and vans, ensuring proper steering assist and control.
Detailed Product Description
This power steering pump features a cast iron housing for strength and longevity, suitable for heavy-duty use in Dodge B1500 through Ram 3500 series trucks and vans. The pump includes a remote reservoir with a cap, eliminating the need for a separate reservoir installation. It uses an O-ring type hose port for secure sealing and a hose barb inlet attachment for straightforward hose connection. The outlet is bolt-on style with a 16x1.5 thread size, designed for compatibility with factory steering systems. The pulley attachment is press-on style; however, the pulley itself is not included and must be reused or purchased separately. The package includes the hydraulic pump, a sealing kit, and an instruction sheet to assist with installation.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores power steering assist in Dodge B1500, B2500, B3500, Ram 1500, Ram 2500, and Ram 3500 trucks and vans
- Resolves hard steering or lack of assist at idle or low engine RPM
- Eliminates whining noises caused by worn or failing pumps
- Fixes leaks or pressure loss due to damaged pump seals or housings
- Addresses steering fluid contamination issues by providing a new reservoir and sealing kit
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure the original pulley is inspected for damage; pulley is not included with this pump
- Use the included sealing kit to prevent leaks at hose connections
- Check for debris in the flow control valve bore if steering assist is inconsistent
- Flush power steering fluid before installation to avoid contamination
- Mounting hardware is not included; reuse original hardware or source separately
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone Power Steering Pump 96-7953 is a new, professionally remanufactured component built to meet or exceed OEM specifications. It undergoes rigorous testing to ensure proper hydraulic pressure and durability. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult product documentation or Cardone directly for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 96-7953 |
| 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 Thread Size | 16x1.5 |
| Power Steering Pump Inlet Attachement Type | Hose Barb |
| Power Steering Pump Outlet Attachment Type | Bolt-on |
| Power Steering Reservoir Cap Included | Yes |
| Product Condition | New |
| Pulley Attachement Type | Press-On |
| Pulley Included | No |
| Remote Reservoir | No |
| Reservoir Included | Yes |
This part fits 50 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2003 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2002 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2001 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 2000 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1999 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | B1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | B2500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | B3500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1998 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | B1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | B2500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | B3500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 1500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 2500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1997 | Dodge | Ram 3500 Van | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | CNG | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1996 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | CNG | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1995 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 1500 | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump | |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 2500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; Power Steering Pump |
| 1994 | Dodge | Ram 3500 | GAS | N/A | Reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.; 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.