Cardone 96-8741 Power Steering Pump

Cardone Power Steering Pump for GM and Isuzu Applications

Restore hydraulic steering performance with this Cardone New Power Steering Pump, part number 96-8741. It is built for direct replacement use on select Chevrolet, GMC, Oldsmobile, and Isuzu vehicles, including popular S10, Sonoma, Blazer, Jimmy, Bravada, and Hombre applications.

Cardone’s Power Steering Pump line focuses on OE-style fit and function, with engineering based on reverse-engineered original units and testing that targets real-world steering loads. For shoppers searching for a power steering pump for a 1996-2004 Chevrolet S10 or a 1996-2005 GMC Jimmy, this unit is built to match the original system layout.

Key Features

• Meets or exceeds OE performance requirements
• Premium high-temperature seals for added durability
• Precise bushing alignment helps reduce shaft wear, seal wear, noise, and vibration
• Computer load testing verifies performance under operating conditions
• Cast iron housing for strength and durability
• Reservoir included; press-on pulley design

Detailed Description

The Cardone 96-8741 power steering pump is a new hydraulic replacement designed for vehicles that need consistent steering assist and stable fluid pressure. It uses an O-ring hose port, a hose barb inlet, a bolt-on outlet, and a 16x1.5 outlet thread size. The pump includes the reservoir and reservoir cap, and the package also contains a hydraulic pump, instruction sheet, and sealing kit.

This part cross-references Chevrolet 88990449 and Isuzu 8260580600 for the same application. It is a practical choice for drivers looking for a replacement power steering pump for Chevrolet Blazer, GMC Sonoma, or Oldsmobile Bravada models where the original pump has worn seals, noise, or pressure loss.

What It Helps Fix

• Hard steering at low engine speed
• Whining or pump noise during operation
• Loss of hydraulic assist from worn internal seals
• Steering vibration caused by shaft or bushing wear
• Pressure inconsistency from a failing original pump

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1996-2005 Chevrolet Blazer, N/A; reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used. Fits 1996-2005 GMC Jimmy, N/A; reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used. Fits 1996-2004 Chevrolet S10, N/A; reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used. Fits 1996-2004 GMC Sonoma, N/A; reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used. Fits 1996-2001 Oldsmobile Bravada, N/A; reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used. Fits 1997-2000 Isuzu Hombre, N/A; reservoir included, optional in-line filter must be installed for warranty, system must be flushed with seal kit and OE fluid used.

Before installation, flush the steering system, use OE-specified fluid, and inspect the steering gear, hoses, and pulley condition. If the original pulley was removed from a damaged shaft, replace the pulley if the bore has been enlarged. If steering assist is uneven after installation, check for contamination, binding steering components, or a restricted flow control valve.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs and tests this new power steering pump to follow original equipment fit and performance targets. Premium seals and load testing support durability under normal driving conditions, and the product is supplied with a sealing kit for proper system service.