Maval 9826M Steering Gear Box

Maval 9826M Remanufactured Steering Gear Box

The Maval 9826M is a remanufactured steering gear box for select Jeep, Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile applications. It is built around key OE-style dimensions and port specifications to support proper steering system fitment on vehicles such as the Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet S10, and GMC Sonoma.

This Maval remanufactured gearbox uses a 25-spline steering input shaft with a splined, single-flat design, a 1.25-inch output shaft, and O-ring hose ports. The Maval 9826M also features standard pump rotation, three mounting holes, and a 3.0 to 3.5 lock-to-lock turn range for applications that match these specifications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured steering gear box for steering system replacement
• Input shaft diameter: 0.73 in. / 18.42 mm
• Output shaft diameter: 1.25 in. / 31.75 mm
• 25-spline steering input shaft with splined, single-flat configuration
• O-ring hose port type with M18 x 1.5 pressure port and M16 x 1.5 return port
• 3 mounting holes for direct-fit applications
• Standard pump rotation
• Lock-to-lock travel: 3.0 to 3.5 turns
• Pitman arm not included

Product Details

The Maval Remanufactured Gearbox line focuses on steering gear replacements built to match the original connection points and hydraulic port layout used on the vehicle. Part number 9826M is a steering gear box for compact Jeep and GM truck/SUV platforms, including Jeep Grand Cherokee, Jeep Cherokee, Jeep Comanche, Jeep Wagoneer, Chevrolet S10, Chevrolet S10 Blazer, GMC Sonoma, GMC S15, GMC S15 Jimmy, and Oldsmobile Bravada applications listed in the fitment data. This part cross-references Cardone Reman 27-5000 for the same application.

Common Steering Issues This Part Addresses

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Internal gear wear causing inconsistent steering response
• Hydraulic leakage at the steering gear ports
• Rough or binding steering operation
• Replacement needs after steering gear wear on Jeep Cherokee, Chevrolet S10, or GMC Sonoma platforms

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the input shaft spline count, shaft type, port thread sizes, and mounting-hole layout before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses O-ring hose connections and standard pump rotation, and compare the existing gearbox to the 9826M before removal. The pitman arm is not included, so reuse or replacement should be planned separately based on the vehicle setup. After installation, bleed the power steering system and check for leaks, steering wheel center position, and proper lock-to-lock travel.

Quality Assurance

Maval remanufactured steering components are rebuilt for application-specific fitment and dimensional consistency. This part is identified for direct replacement use on the listed Jeep, Chevrolet, GMC, and Oldsmobile vehicles, including 1984-1996 Jeep Cherokee, 1982-1996 Chevrolet S10, and 1991-1996 GMC Sonoma applications.