1988 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 1988 Saab 900, from PRESTONE and EDELMANN. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.

This group includes EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y and the remaining 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 are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from EDELMANN and SUNSONG. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.

This group includes EDELMANN 81574, EDELMANN 71369 and SUNSONG 3403089 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

5 Power Steering Pump parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from LARES and TERREPOWER. LARES 12237 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.

In the New grade, LARES supplies 2 parts: brand-new units rather than rebuilt ones. A representative part number is LARES 12237.

In the Remanufactured grade, LARES and TERREPOWER supply 3 parts: factory-rebuilt units with new wear components. A representative part number is LARES 2567.

This group includes LARES 12237, LARES 12567 and LARES 2567 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

4 Power Steering Pump Pulley parts for the 1988 Saab 900 come from LARES. Every part fits both the 2.0L L4 SOHC and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged.

Listed part numbers: LARES 156, LARES 158 and LARES 157, plus the other parts above.

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

8 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts for the 1988 Saab 900 come from 2 brands — EDELMANN and SUNSONG. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 7918. 2 parts fit every engine; the other 6 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 7918, SUNSONG 8401491 and EDELMANN 7910, 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

8 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1988 Saab 900 come from 6 brands — EDELMANN, FVP, WJB / INMOTION PARTS and 3 other brands. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 8709. 3 parts fit every engine; the other 5 are engine-specific.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8709, WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7013S and EDELMANN 8712, among others listed above.

This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir (Suction) 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 Reservoir (Suction) Hose parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from SUNSONG and ÜRO PARTS. 1 part fits every engine; the other 1 is engine-specific.

This group includes SUNSONG 3401092 and ÜRO PARTS 9103201.

This table covers the Power Steering Reservoir caps. Typical signs include a leak at the neck, a cap that will not hold pressure, or a missing tether. Match the pressure rating or thread in the notes — radiator, reservoir and fuel caps are not interchangeable. Read more

This group shows a single part: LARES 297.

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

This group shows a single part: EDELMANN 91598.

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

2 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from MEVOTECH and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.

Listed part numbers: MEVOTECH MK90084 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 47343099.

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

This group shows a single part: PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 61340018.

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

3 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 900, from EDELMANN, FVP and SUNSONG. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.

Part numbers include EDELMANN 8740 and SUNSONG 8401186, among others listed 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 1988 Saab 900, from DELPHI, MEVOTECH and ULTRA-POWER. DELPHI TA1748 carries the "Popular" badge. All of them fit every engine offered in the 1988 900.

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.

This group includes DELPHI TA1748, DELPHI TA2478 and MEVOTECH MEV293 and the remaining parts above.