1997 Acura El Steering Parts

This table covers the fluids specified for this steering system. Typical signs include discolored fluid, a burnt smell, or a level that keeps dropping. Use only the specification in the notes — the tables group grades because they are not interchangeable. Read more

4 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 3 brands — LUBEGARD, EDELMANN and PRESTONE.

This group includes EDELMANN 70695, LUBEGARD 24201 and LUBEGARD 24242 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pressure hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

3 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

This group includes EDELMANN 80267, EDELMANN 80267E and SUNSONG 3401227.

This table covers the Power Steering pressure sensors. Typical signs include a check-engine light for MAP or fuel-rail pressure, or a limp mode under load. A vacuum leak or a clogged reference line will fake a bad pressure sensor. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Acura El — REIN ELP0143.

This table covers the Power Steering pumps. Typical signs include noise from the pump, no pressure, or fluid that never arrives at the outlet. Prime or fill the pump as the notes require. A dry start is a common way to kill a new unit. Read more

5 Power Steering Pump parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 5 brands — AAE, EDELMANN, LARES and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AAE 5333N.

The New section lists 3 options from AAE, EDELMANN and LARES — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. AAE 5333N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 2 options from CARDONE and TERREPOWER — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. CARDONE 215066 is listed in this group.

This group includes AAE 5333N, EDELMANN 6151X and LARES 12771 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump pulleys. Typical signs include a growl or chirp that follows engine speed, or a pulley that will not spin freely by hand. Spin each pulley with the belt off. Roughness or play means replace it with the belt. Read more

2 Power Steering Pump Pulley parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from AAE and CARDONE.

Part numbers include AAE PU100602 and CARDONE 3P43106.

This table covers the Power Steering reservoirs. Read more

2 Power Steering Reservoir parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from CARDONE and TERREPOWER.

Part numbers include CARDONE 3R214 and TERREPOWER 9930013.

This table covers the Power Steering Return hoses. Typical signs include swelling, cracks, a soft spot, or a leak at a clamp. Replace adjacent aged hoses while the system is drained — they share the same heat cycle. Read more

One part is listed for the 1997 Acura El — CONTINENTAL 65221.

This table covers the steering gear assemblies that turn the tie rods. Typical signs include fluid at a torn boot, a growl when you turn, or play that the inner tie rods do not explain. Flush the old power-steering fluid with the rack — grit in the old fluid is the usual cause of a repeat leak. Read more

6 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 1997 Acura El, from TERREPOWER, LARES, SKP and 2 other brands. LARES 23015 carries the "Popular" badge.

New: 4 parts, from LARES, SKP, AAE and 1 other brand. A representative part number is LARES 23015.

Remanufactured: 2 parts, from MAVAL and TERREPOWER. A representative part number is MAVAL 9244M.

This group includes LARES 23015, SKP SKAP261769 and AAE 3523N and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the inner and outer tie-rod ends that steer each front knuckle. Typical signs include play on center, a feathered front tire, or a boot that has split and packed with grit. Replace inner and outer ends together on a high-mileage axle, then get an alignment. Read more

28 Tie Rod End parts for the 1997 Acura El come from 10 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, SKP and 7 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MES3332R. Grades run from Daily Driver through Economy; Economy is the most populated section, led by SKP, BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN and 4 other brands.