1980 Saab 900 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

7 Power Steering Fluid parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from PRESTONE and EDELMANN. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y, plus the other 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 are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from LARES, TERREPOWER and ACDELCO. LARES 12237 carries the "Popular" badge.

In the New grade, LARES supplies 1 part: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is LARES 12237.

In the Remanufactured grade, LARES, TERREPOWER and ACDELCO supply 5 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is LARES 2237.

Part numbers include LARES 12237, LARES 2237 and ACDELCO 88985201, among others listed 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

4 Power Steering Pump Pulley parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from LARES.

Part numbers include LARES 156, LARES 158 and LARES 157, among others listed above.

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

6 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, SUNSONG and FVP. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 7918.

This group includes EDELMANN 7918, SUNSONG 8401490 and EDELMANN 7910 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

3 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1980 Saab 900 come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, FVP and GATES.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8709 and GATES 34872, 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

This group shows a single part: TERREPOWER 3130143.

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

One part is listed for the 1980 Saab 900 — MEVOTECH MK90084.

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

3 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG.

Listed part numbers: EDELMANN 8740 and SUNSONG 8401186, 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

5 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 1980 Saab 900, from DELPHI, MEVOTECH and ULTRA-POWER. DELPHI TA1748 carries the "Popular" badge.

The Daily Driver section lists 3 options from DELPHI and MEVOTECH — grouped for everyday commuting duty. DELPHI TA1748 is listed in this group.

In the Economy grade, MEVOTECH and ULTRA-POWER supply 2 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is MEVOTECH GEV293.

Listed part numbers: DELPHI TA1748, DELPHI TA2478 and MEVOTECH MEV293, plus the other parts above.