1990 Buick Electra 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

6 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — PRESTONE and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 70694.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y, plus the other 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

4 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — EDELMANN, FAMOUS BRAND, OMEGA and 1 other brand.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 92008, FAMOUS BRAND 36550 and OMEGA 50294, among others listed above.

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

4 Power Steering Pressure Sensor parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from ACDELCO, ROSTRA, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS and 1 other brand.

This group includes ACDELCO 212493, ROSTRA 501282 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS PSS5 and the remaining parts above.

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

6 Power Steering Pump parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 4 brands — LARES, TERREPOWER, AAE and 1 other brand.

The New section lists 1 option from AAE — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. AAE 6321N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 5 options from LARES, TERREPOWER and MAVAL — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. LARES 2312 is listed in this group.

This group includes AAE 6321N, LARES 2312 and LARES 2682 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

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — DORMAN 300126.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits. Read more

6 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from EDELMANN, SUNSONG and FVP. EDELMANN 8561 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 8561, SUNSONG 8401490 and EDELMANN 8554, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the Power Steering Pump Shaft bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

7 Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 7 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ACDELCO, NATIONAL and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is ACDELCO 203FF.

The Economy section lists 1 option from WJB / INMOTION PARTS — the catalog's value-priced group. WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS is listed in this group.

In the Standard Replacement grade, ACDELCO, NATIONAL, BCA and 2 other brands supply 5 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 203FF.

1 further part sits outside the graded sections, with the same engine-level match.

This group includes ACDELCO 203FF and WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the seals at the Power Steering Pump Shaft. Typical signs include a wet housing, a drip after sitting, or fluid flung off a rotating shaft. Fix the surface the seal rides on. A new seal on a grooved shaft will leak again. Read more

5 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from SKF, EDELMANN, FVP and 2 other brands. SKF 7475 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: SKF 7475 and EDELMANN 8712, plus the other parts above.

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

3 Power Steering Return Hose parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from EDELMANN, FAMOUS BRAND and SUNSONG.

This group includes EDELMANN 91784, FAMOUS BRAND 36992 and SUNSONG 3401523.

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

4 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from MAVAL and TERREPOWER.

Listed part numbers: MAVAL 9537M, MAVAL 9537MS and TERREPOWER 1030106, plus the other parts above.

This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack. Read more

9 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 8 brands — MEVOTECH, ACDELCO, BECK/ARNLEY and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH GK6298.

Part numbers include MEVOTECH GK6298, MEVOTECH MK6298 and ACDELCO 45A7009, among others listed above.

This table covers the Rack and Pinion bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles. Read more

4 Rack and Pinion Bushing parts are listed for the 1990 Buick Electra, from MEVOTECH, DELPHI and MOOG.

This group includes DELPHI TD4847W, MEVOTECH GK5291 and MEVOTECH MK5291 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Rack and Pinion Gear bearings. Typical signs include a growl that rises with speed, or play in the shaft or hub. Set preload the way the notes specify. A dry or crushed bearing fails quickly. Read more

4 Rack and Pinion Gear Bearing parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and FVP.

This group includes EDELMANN 8572 and EDELMANN 8571 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Rack and Pinion Seal kits. Read more

2 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and FVP.

This group includes EDELMANN 8580 and the remaining parts above.

This table covers the Steering Column repair kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: WELLS 4H1462.

This table covers the couplers in the steering shaft. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — LARES 205.

This table covers the Steering Damper bellows. Read more

This group shows a single part: ULTRA-POWER K6298.

This table covers the Steering gears. Read more

2 Steering Gear parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from MAVAL.

The New section: 1 option from MAVAL. MAVAL 9843MN is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section: 1 option from MAVAL. MAVAL 9843M is listed in this group.

This group includes MAVAL 9843MN and MAVAL 9843M.

This table covers the Steering Gear housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — GM GENUINE 07844439.

This table covers the Steering Gear nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1990 Buick Electra — LARES 179.

This table covers the Steering Wheel Nut rings. Read more

2 Steering Wheel Nut / Ring parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from GM GENUINE.

This group includes GM GENUINE 00419454 and GM GENUINE 11609658.

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

24 Tie Rod End parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from 11 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, DORMAN and 8 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MEV116.

In the Daily Driver grade, DELPHI, MEVOTECH, SUSPENSIA and 1 other brand supply 8 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MEV116.

The Economy section: 16 options from DORMAN, MEVOTECH, QUICK STEER and 5 other brands. QUICK STEER ES2261RL is listed in this group.

This table covers the Tie Rod End boots. Typical signs include a split boot, grease flung around the joint, or a click once grit is inside. A boot caught early is a kit. Once the joint has clicked, the joint itself is usually worn. Read more

2 Tie Rod End Boot parts for the 1990 Buick Electra come from ENERGY SUSPENSION.

Listed part numbers: ENERGY SUSPENSION 913101G and ENERGY SUSPENSION 913102G.

This table covers the Tie Rod nuts. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 25611428.