PWR 61-5041 Steering Gear

PWR Steering Gear 61-5041

PWR steering gear part number 61-5041 is a direct-fit replacement for select GM heavy-duty trucks and SUVs. It is built for power-assisted steering systems and is engineered for straightforward installation on confirmed applications, including Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra models.

Key Features

• Direct-fit steering gear for easier replacement on listed applications
• Power assisted design for GM truck and SUV steering systems
• 33 output shaft splines with 3.3 total turns lock to lock
• Input shaft diameter: 16.8 mm
• Output shaft diameter: 31.7 mm
• Output shaft thread diameter: 0.875 in.
• Port thread sizes: 16 mm and 18 mm
• USA engineering approved and 100% tested for leaks, pressure, noise, and function

Detailed Description

This PWR steering gear is built for vehicles that require the specified sector shaft configuration and hydraulic port dimensions. The 61-5041 application coverage includes Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, Silverado 2500 HD, Silverado 3500, Suburban 2500, Avalanche 2500, and GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, Sierra 2500 HD, Sierra 3500, Yukon XL 2500, plus related HD and Classic variants across 1999-2007 model years. For shoppers searching for a Chevrolet Silverado steering gear or GMC Sierra steering gear replacement, this unit provides the fitment and dimensional details needed for a proper match.

This part cross-references Cardone New 97-7589GB and Cardone Reman 27-7589 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Hard steering effort in a power steering system
• Internal gear wear that affects steering response
• Hydraulic leakage at the steering gear
• Noisy or inconsistent steering operation

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the sector shaft spline count, output shaft dimensions, and port thread sizes before installation. Fitment varies by wheel and sector shaft configuration on some Silverado and Sierra applications, so confirm the notes for your exact vehicle before ordering. After installation, bleed the power steering system and check for leaks, proper assist, and centered steering wheel position.

Quality Assurance

PWR states that its pumps, racks, and gears are tested for leaks, pressure, noise, and function, and this steering gear is USA engineering approved. Part number 61-5041 is built to meet the listed application requirements for dependable replacement service.

Compatible Vehicles

• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Classic, N/A, with 16", 16" Alloy (PF4), 16" Cast Aluminum (PF9), 17", 17" Aluminum (N93), 17" Aluminum (P25), 17" Aluminum (P27), 17" Aluminum (QF7), 17" Chrome (PY9), 20", 20" Aluminum (QS8), Aluminum (QR9), Aluminum Sport (P30), Chrome Alloy (P35) wheels; with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD Classic, N/A
• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD Classic, N/A
• Fits 2007 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 Classic, N/A
• Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 Classic, N/A, with 16", 17", 17" Aluminum (N93) or 20" wheels; with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 1500 HD Classic, N/A
• Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 2500 HD Classic, N/A
• Fits 2007 GMC Sierra 3500 Classic, N/A
• Fits 2002-2006 Chevrolet Avalanche 2500, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2005-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2002-2003 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001-2006 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001-2006 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2005-2006 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2002-2003 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 2500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001-2006 GMC Sierra 3500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2002-2006 GMC Yukon XL 2500, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2004-2005 Chevrolet Silverado 3500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft; with dual rear wheels
• Fits 2004-2005 GMC Sierra 3500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft; with dual rear wheels
• Fits 2002-2004 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2002-2004 GMC Sierra 2500, N/A, with 33 splines on sector shaft
• Fits 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 HD, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001 GMC Sierra 2500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2001 GMC Yukon XL 2500, N/A, with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 1999-2000 Chevrolet Silverado 2500, N/A, production code HD; with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2000 Chevrolet Suburban 2500, N/A, production code HD; with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 1999-2000 GMC Sierra 2500, N/A, production code HD; with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft
• Fits 2000 GMC Yukon XL 2500, N/A, production code HD; with 33 splines and 3 blanks on sector shaft