1996 Buick Century 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

13 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 4 brands — VALVOLINE, PRESTONE, EDELMANN and 1 other brand. The "Popular" part is VALVOLINE 822348.

The ATF +4 section lists 3 options from VALVOLINE — grouped under the catalog's "ATF +4" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. VALVOLINE 822348 is listed in this group.

The Multi-Vehicle section lists 10 options from PRESTONE, VALVOLINE, EDELMANN and 1 other brand — grouped under the catalog's "Multi-Vehicle" designation — the notes column spells out what sets them apart. PRESTONE AS261 is listed in this group.

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

2 Power Steering Pressure Hose parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 91716 and SUNSONG 3401662.

This table covers the seals at the Power Steering Pressure Hose. 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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — GM GENUINE 26001594.

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

7 Power Steering Pump parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 5 brands — LARES, MAVAL, AAE and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is AAE 6338N.

The New section lists 2 options from AAE and LARES — brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. AAE 6338N is listed in this group.

The Remanufactured section lists 5 options from MAVAL, CARDONE, LARES and 1 other brand — factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. CARDONE 20532 is listed in this group.

Listed part numbers: AAE 6338N, LARES 12757 and CARDONE 20532, plus the other 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 1996 Buick Century — DORMAN 300131.

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

2 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from EDELMANN and FVP.

This group includes EDELMANN 8624 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

7 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from EDELMANN, WJB / INMOTION PARTS, BCA and 4 other brands. EDELMANN 8709 carries the "Popular" badge.

This group includes EDELMANN 8709, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7013S and BCA NS7013S and the remaining 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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — EDELMANN 80038.

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

2 Rack and Pinion parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from MAVAL and TERREPOWER.

Listed part numbers: MAVAL 95215M and TERREPOWER 1030133.

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

8 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 7 brands — MEVOTECH, ACDELCO, DELPHI and 4 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH GK6298.

Listed part numbers: MEVOTECH GK6298, MEVOTECH MK6298 and ACDELCO 45A7009, plus the other parts 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

5 Rack and Pinion Bushing parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from MEVOTECH, ULTRA-POWER, DELPHI and 1 other brand. ULTRA-POWER K6225 carries the "Popular" badge.

Part numbers include ULTRA-POWER K6225, DELPHI TD5673W and FVP RBK901022, among others listed 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 1996 Buick Century come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and FVP.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8572 and EDELMANN 8571, among others listed above.

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

3 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 3 brands — DORMAN, EDELMANN and FVP.

Part numbers include DORMAN 905515 and EDELMANN 8785, among others listed above.

This table covers the Steering Column repair kits. Read more

This group shows a single part: WELLS 4H1462.

This table covers the Steering Column springs. Typical signs include a sagging corner, a broken coil, or a clunk from the spring pocket. Replace springs in axle pairs and inspect the seats. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 26055299.

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

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — 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 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

2 Steering Gear Bearing parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 2 brands — NATIONAL and WJB / INMOTION PARTS.

This group includes NATIONAL DB53313 and WJB / INMOTION PARTS WRDB53313.

This table covers the Steering Gear housings. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — GM GENUINE 07844439.

This table covers the Steering Gear nuts. Read more

One part is listed for the 1996 Buick Century — GM GENUINE 25611428.

This table covers the Steering Wheel Nut rings. Read more

This group shows a single part: GM GENUINE 11609658.

This table covers the Steering Wheel position sensors. Typical signs include a stall, a no-start, or a code for cam or crank correlation. Check the connector and the reluctor gap before replacing the sensor. Read more

4 Steering Wheel Position Sensor parts are listed for the 1996 Buick Century, from DORMAN, STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS, ULTRA-POWER and 1 other brand.

Listed part numbers: DORMAN 905510 and STANDARD MOTOR PRODUCTS SWS11, plus the other 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

18 Tie Rod End parts for the 1996 Buick Century come from 12 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, QUICK STEER and 9 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MEV116.

In the Daily Driver grade, MEVOTECH, DELPHI, SUSPENSIA and 1 other brand supply 6 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MEV116.

The Economy section lists 12 options from MEVOTECH, QUICK STEER, SKP and 6 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. MEVOTECH GEV116 is listed in this group.