1989 Geo Spectrum 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 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 2 brands — PRESTONE and EDELMANN. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 70694. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y, among others listed 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

This group shows a single part: EDELMANN 71376.

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

3 Power Steering Pump parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 3 brands — LARES, MAVAL and TERREPOWER. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged.

Part numbers include LARES 2318, MAVAL 96149M and TERREPOWER 7330134.

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

6 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1989 Geo Spectrum, from EDELMANN, SUNSONG and FVP. EDELMANN 8561 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1989 Spectrum.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 8561, SUNSONG 8401344 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

4 Power Steering Pump Shaft Bearing parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 4 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, ACDELCO, BCA and 1 other brand. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged.

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, BCA and NATIONAL supply 3 parts: built to original-equipment specification. A representative part number is ACDELCO 203FF.

Part numbers include WJB / INMOTION PARTS RB62032RS, ACDELCO 203FF and BCA NB203FF, among others listed 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

3 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts are listed for the 1989 Geo Spectrum, from EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1989 Spectrum.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8712 and SUNSONG 8401345, among others listed above.

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 1989 Geo Spectrum, from CARDONE and TERREPOWER. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1989 Spectrum.

Listed part numbers: CARDONE 261961 and TERREPOWER 3130130.

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

6 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 3 brands — MEVOTECH, BECK/ARNLEY and DORMAN. Every part fits both the 1.5L L4 and the 1.5L L4 Turbocharged.

This group includes BECK/ARNLEY 1032689, DORMAN 532492 and MEVOTECH GK9680 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 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

13 Tie Rod End parts for the 1989 Geo Spectrum come from 8 brands — BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN, FAMOUS BRAND and 5 other brands. The "Popular" part is MEVOTECH MEV203. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 10 are engine-specific.

In the Daily Driver grade, MEVOTECH, MOOG and ACDELCO supply 3 parts: grouped for everyday commuting duty. A representative part number is MEVOTECH MEV203.

The Economy section: 10 options from BECK/ARNLEY, DORMAN, FAMOUS BRAND and 2 other brands. BECK/ARNLEY 1014029 is listed in this group.