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Steering Gear

Cardone 97-6529GB Steering Gear

Brand Cardone 97-6529GB
Color Black
E-Waste No
Hose Port Type Seat
Input Shaft Diameter (in) 0.88
Input Shaft Diameter (mm) 22.225
Input Shaft Spline Count 31
Input Shaft Type Splined, Grooved
Number of Mounting Holes 4
Output Shaft Diameter (in) 0.864
Output Shaft Diameter (mm) 21.946
Package Contents Gear; Instruction Sheet; Instruction tag; Sealing Kit
Pitman Arm Included No
Pressure Port Thread Size 11/16 x 18
Product Condition New
Pump Rotation Standard
Return Port Thread Size 5/8 x 18
Steering Box Type Power
Total Turns Lock to Lock 3.5
Product line Steering Gear
Fits Buick, Chevrolet, Jeep, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac · 113 vehicles

OE form, fit and function. Meets or exceeds original performance standards.

Computerized load testing. Verifies reliable performance before it ships.

O.E.-grade seals and O-rings. Helps deliver optimal sealing and longer service life.

Cross-references Buick 7807028, Buick 7825371 and Chevrolet 7807028 for the same application. See all 8.

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Cardone New Steering Gear Box

The Cardone 97-6529GB steering gear is a new power steering gearbox built for direct replacement in a wide range of classic GM and Jeep applications. It is engineered to deliver consistent steering feel, accurate returnability, and dependable sealing for vehicles such as the Buick Riviera, Oldsmobile 98, and Pontiac Catalina.

Cardone’s Steering Gear line focuses on correcting original design weaknesses with updated manufacturing and testing processes. The 97-6529GB is computer-balanced, load-tested, and finished with a rust-resistant black coating for a clean, durable appearance.

Key Features

  • New power steering gear box, part number 97-6529GB
  • 100% computerized testing at load for reliable performance
  • Computerized spool valve balancing for consistent steering feel and returnability
  • Meets or exceeds O.E. form, fit, and function
  • Supplied with O.E.-grade seals and O-rings for sealing performance and longevity
  • Environmentally friendly black coating helps resist rust
  • 4 mounting holes, splined/grooved input shaft, and seat-style hose ports
  • 3.5 turns lock to lock

Product Details

The Cardone Steering Gear 97-6529GB is designed for power steering systems that require a precise gearbox with factory-style dimensions and connections. It features a 31-spline input shaft, 0.88-inch input shaft diameter, 0.864-inch output shaft diameter, standard pump rotation, and 11/16 x 18 pressure port and 5/8 x 18 return port thread sizes. This part cross-references Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac OE numbers 7807028 and 7825371 for the same application.

What This Steering Gear Helps Address

  • Excessive steering play or loose steering response
  • Rough or inconsistent steering effort
  • Fluid leaks at the gearbox seals or O-rings
  • Return-to-center concerns after turns
  • Wear-related steering gear performance loss on older vehicles

Installation Notes

Compatible With 1960-1976 Oldsmobile 98, 1964-1976 Buick Riviera, 1964-1969 Pontiac Grand Prix, 1964-1974 Pontiac Catalina, 1965-1971 Oldsmobile Delta 88, 1966-1976 Oldsmobile Toronado, 1971-1976 Buick LeSabre, 1971-1976 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser, 1974-1976 Chevrolet Caprice and Impala, 1975 Chevrolet Bel Air, 1975-1976 Jeep J20, and 1975 Pontiac Bonneville and Catalina. Fitment also includes select police package and air conditioning applications noted in the vehicle list. Use an in-line filter and flush the system with the recommended OE fluid during installation, especially on older steering systems.

  • Verify input shaft spline count, port thread size, and mounting pattern before installation
  • Inspect hoses, fluid condition, and steering linkage wear before replacing the gear
  • Follow the vehicle-specific notes for police package, air conditioning, and power steering gear applications

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone new steering gear box is computer tested at load and built with hardened, ground, and polished rotating and actuating components for durability. The brand’s remanufacturing and reverse-engineering experience is applied to this new unit to address original design weaknesses and support dependable operation in classic Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac steering systems.

This part fits 113 vehicles
Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1976BuickLeSabre7.5LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976ChevroletImpala7.4LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976JeepJ20——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976OldsmobileCustom Cruiser——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976OldsmobileDelta 887.5LV8N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1976OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975BuickLeSabre7.5LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975ChevroletBel Air7.4LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975ChevroletCaprice7.4LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975ChevroletImpala7.4LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975JeepJ20——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975OldsmobileCustom Cruiser——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975OldsmobileDelta 887.5LV8N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975OldsmobileDelta 886.6LV8N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975PontiacBonneville——N/Awith Police Package; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1975PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Police Package; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974BuickLeSabre7.5LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974ChevroletBel Air——N/Awith Police Package; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974ChevroletCaprice——N/Awith Police Package; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974ChevroletImpala——N/Awith Police Package; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974OldsmobileCustom Cruiser——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974OldsmobileDelta 887.5LV8N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1974PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973BuickLeSabre7.5LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973OldsmobileCustom Cruiser——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973OldsmobileDelta 887.5LV8N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973PontiacBonneville——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1973PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972BuickLeSabre7.5LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972OldsmobileCustom Cruiser——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972OldsmobileDelta 887.5LV8N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972OldsmobileDelta 885.7LV8N/Awith Police Package; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1972PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971BuickLeSabre7.5LV8N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971OldsmobileCustom Cruiser——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1971PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1970BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1970Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1970OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1970OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1970PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1970PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1969PontiacGrand Prix——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1968PontiacGrand Prix——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1967PontiacGrand Prix——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966OldsmobileStarfire——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966OldsmobileToronado——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1966PontiacGrand Prix——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965OldsmobileDelta 88——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965OldsmobileStarfire——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1965PontiacGrand Prix——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1964BuickRiviera——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1964Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1964OldsmobileStarfire——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1964PontiacBonneville——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1964PontiacCatalina——N/Awith Air Conditioning; 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; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1964PontiacGrand Prix——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1963Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1963OldsmobileStarfire——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1962Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1962OldsmobileStarfire——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1961Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1961OldsmobileStarfire——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
1960Oldsmobile98——N/AIn-Line Filter recommended for warranty purposes with OE Fluid and system flush when installing Steering Gear; Steering Gear
Directly replaces or cross-references 8 part numbers
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.
Buick — 7807028Buick — 7825371Chevrolet — 7807028Chevrolet — 7825371Oldsmobile — 7807028Oldsmobile — 7825371Pontiac — 7807028Pontiac — 7825371