Maval 97104M Power Steering Pump

Remanufactured Power Steering Pump for Ford and Mercury

The Maval 97104M remanufactured power steering pump is built for select Ford and Mercury vehicles with a bolt-retained pulley. It is a direct-fit steering component for restoring hydraulic assist in the steering system on applications such as the Ford Contour, Mercury Mystique, and Mercury Cougar.

Maval’s Remanufactured Power Steering Pump line focuses on replacement units for common steering service needs, giving technicians and DIY installers a serviceable option for OE-style hydraulic steering repair.

• Remanufactured power steering pump for hydraulic steering systems
• Fits 1995-2000 Ford Contour, N/A, with bolt-retained pulley
• Fits 1995-2000 Mercury Mystique, N/A, with bolt-retained pulley
• Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, N/A, with bolt-retained pulley
• Part number 97104M for application matching and catalog lookup
• Cross-references Cardone Reman 20-271 for the same application

Detailed Application Information

This Maval power steering pump is intended for vehicles that use a bolt-retained pulley, and the pulley must be transferred using the proper pulley removal and installation tool. The 97104M is a practical replacement when the original pump is noisy, leaking, or no longer delivering consistent steering assist. It also cross-references Ford F5RZ-3A674-A for the same application.

Common Steering Problems This Part Addresses

• Hard steering effort at low speeds
• Whining or groaning from the power steering system
• Fluid leakage from a worn pump assembly
• Inconsistent hydraulic assist during turns
• Loss of steering response caused by pump wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify pulley style before ordering. This pump is for bolt-retained pulley applications only, and the pulley must be transferred from the original unit with the correct removal and installation tool. Confirm belt condition, inspect hoses and fluid condition, and bleed the system after installation to remove trapped air.

Quality Assurance

This remanufactured pump is supplied under the Maval Remanufactured Power Steering Pump line and is built as a service replacement for the listed Ford and Mercury applications. Confirm fitment by year, make, model, and pulley type before installation.