Cardone 97-6507GB Steering Gear

Cardone Steering Gear Box for Classic GM and Jeep

Cardone 97-6507GB is a new steering gear box engineered for older power steering applications that demand accurate feel and dependable operation. Built for a wide range of 1977-1979 Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Jeep models, it is designed to restore steering response with OE-style form, fit, and function.

The Cardone Steering Gear line focuses on correcting original design weaknesses while maintaining the steering characteristics expected in factory-style replacement parts. For drivers searching for a steering gear box for a 1977-1979 Chevrolet Camaro, 1978-1979 Pontiac Firebird, or 1977-1979 Jeep Wagoneer, this unit is built to deliver consistent performance.

Key Features

• 100% computerized testing at load for reliable performance
• Meets or exceeds OE form, fit, and function
• Computerized spool valve balancing for consistent steering feel and returnability
• Environmentally friendly coating helps resist rust and maintain a clean appearance
• Supplied with OE-grade seals and O-rings for sealing performance and longevity
• Rotating and actuating components are hardened, ground, and polished for durability

Product Details

Cardone 97-6507GB is a remanufactured-style steering gear solution built from Cardone’s steering product engineering experience. Each unit is computer spool valve balanced and load tested to help ensure predictable steering response under real operating conditions. The design uses OE-grade seals, O-rings, and boots, supporting long-term sealing integrity in classic power steering systems.

This part number is used across many late-1970s rear-wheel-drive and full-size platforms, including Buick Century, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, Pontiac Grand Prix, Cadillac DeVille, and Jeep Cherokee applications. If you are replacing a worn steering gear box on a 1977-1979 Chevrolet El Camino or a 1978-1979 Oldsmobile Omega, 97-6507GB is built for those factory-style steering setups.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Uneven or inconsistent steering effort
• Delayed steering wheel return after turning
• Fluid seepage from worn seals or O-rings
• Rust or surface wear on an aging steering gear assembly

Installation Notes and Fitment

Compatible with select 1977-1979 vehicles using power steering gear applications. Fitment includes models such as 1977-1979 Buick LeSabre, 1977-1979 Chevrolet Caprice, 1977-1979 Pontiac Bonneville, and 1977-1979 Cadillac Fleetwood. Some applications require a square 4-bolt housing cover, 3 to 4 turns lock to lock, or a seal kit as noted in the fitment data.

• Fits 1978-1979 Buick Century, N/A, with Square 4 Bolt Housing Cover; First Source - Call For Availability; with Seal Kit; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
• Fits 1977-1979 Buick LeSabre, N/A, First Source - Call For Availability; with Seal Kit; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
• Fits 1977-1979 Chevrolet Camaro, N/A, with 3 to 4 Turns Lock to Lock; First Source - Call For Availability; with Seal Kit; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
• Fits 1978-1979 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, N/A, with Square 4 Bolt Housing Cover; with 3 to 4 Turns Lock to Lock; First Source - Call For Availability; with Seal Kit; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
• Fits 1977-1979 Jeep Wagoneer, N/A, First Source - Call For Availability; with Seal Kit; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
• Fits 1978-1979 Pontiac Grand Prix, N/A, with Square 4 Bolt Housing Cover; First Source - Call For Availability; with Seal Kit; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear

Verify housing cover style, steering ratio notes, and power steering configuration before installation. This steering gear box is listed for 114 expanded vehicle applications across 1977, 1978, and 1979 model years.

Quality Assurance

Cardone engineers this steering gear box to address original design weaknesses and validate performance through computerized load testing. The unit is finished with an environmentally friendly coating and assembled with OE-grade sealing components to support dependable operation in classic steering systems.