This page lists 31 steering parts for the 1989 Geo Metro, across 4 part types, covering the 993cc L3 engine. Every part shows its brand, manufacturer part number and fitment notes.
On the 1989 Geo Metro, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. 30 parts of the 31 listed are Tie Rod End (19 parts), Power Steering Fluid (6 parts) and Rack and Pinion Bellow (5 parts). The other 1 part type covers the remaining 1 part.
The 1989 Geo Metro came with a single engine, the 993cc L3, and every part is verified against it.
15 brands supply steering parts for the 1989 Geo Metro, led by MEVOTECH (6 parts), PRESTONE (5 parts) and BECK/ARNLEY (3 parts), plus 12 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Daily Driver.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1989 Geo Metro. 7 parts have it, including EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid) and MEVOTECH GK9448 (Rack and Pinion Bellow). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular | 70694 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular | AS261 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 32 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS260Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12 oz. | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS262Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak12 Fluid Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS263Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE | AS266Y6 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 1 Gallon | View on Amazon |
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.
6 Power Steering Fluid parts for the 1989 Geo Metro 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.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEVOTECH Popular | GK9448 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032689 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1032690 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 541544 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MK9450 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Supreme | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
5 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 1989 Geo Metro come from 3 brands — MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY and DORMAN. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH GK9448.
This group includes MEVOTECH GK9448, BECK/ARNLEY 1032689 and BECK/ARNLEY 1032690 and the remaining parts above.
Steering Damper Bellows
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND | 260207061 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Bellows KitKIT | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Steering Damper bellows.
This group shows a single part: FAMOUS BRAND 260207061.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRW Popular | JTE317 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterManual steering | View on Amazon |
| ACKOJA | A649515 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TA1221 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | View on Amazon |
| DELPHI | TA1746 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MEV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeGreaseable | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MES3043RL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
| SUSPENSIA | X49TR3936 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front InnerManual steering | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS Popular | EV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular | SES3110 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | View on Amazon |
| SKP Popular | SEV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| BECK/ARNLEY | 1014213 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 541264 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Inner | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 543075 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND | DWEV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | InnerFront | View on Amazon |
| FOREIGN PARTS DISTRIBUTORS | EV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| FVP | T3419 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front Outer | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GEV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GES3043RL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original Grade | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER | EV269 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement | View on Amazon |
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.
19 Tie Rod End parts for the 1989 Geo Metro come from 13 brands — MEVOTECH, DELPHI, SKP and 10 other brands. The "Popular" part is TRW JTE317.
In the Daily Driver grade, DELPHI, MEVOTECH, TRW and 2 other brands supply 7 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is TRW JTE317.
The Economy section lists 12 options from SKP, DORMAN, MEVOTECH and 6 other brands — the catalog's value-priced group. POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS EV269 is listed in this group.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1989 Geo Metro
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Confirm you have the 993cc L3 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Tie Rod End and Power Steering Fluid .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1989 Geo Metro?
Our catalog currently lists 31 steering parts for the 1989 Geo Metro across 4 subcategories and 15 brands, covering the 993cc L3 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1989 Geo Metro?
Common symptoms include play or looseness on center, a whine when turning, fluid weeping from rack boots, or uneven tire wear on the front axle. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace the inner and outer tie-rod ends together on higher-mileage vehicles, then get an alignment.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1989 Geo Metro was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1989 Geo Metro?
Every part on this page is matched to the 993cc L3 engine. Then flush old power-steering fluid when replacing a pump or rack — grit in the old fluid is the number-one cause of repeat failure. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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