42 Steering parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, in 11 part types, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
The steering system on the 1988 Saab 9000 connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components. The largest groups are Power Steering Fluid (7 parts), Tie Rod End (7 parts) and Power Steering Pump Seal Kit (6 parts). The other 8 part types cover the remaining 22 parts.
The 1988 Saab 9000 was sold with both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Every part on this page is engine-specific. Each part shows which engine(s) it fits.
The most listed brands for 1988 Saab 9000 steering parts are EDELMANN (7 parts), PRESTONE (6 parts) and SUNSONG (4 parts), plus 14 more brands. Quality grades include Economy and Daily Driver.
7 parts on this 1988 Saab 9000 page carry a "Popular" badge — the source catalog's flag for options frequently chosen for this vehicle — including EDELMANN 70694 (Power Steering Fluid) and EDELMANN 8561 (Power Steering Pump Seal Kit). Click any part number to see every vehicle that part fits.
Power Steering Fluid
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 70694 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AS261 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 32 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AS260Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | 12 oz. | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AS262Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak12 Fluid Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AS268Y6 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | European Vehicle12 Ounce | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | AS263Y | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power Steering Fluid Plus Stop Leak1 Quart | View on Amazon |
| PRESTONE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 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.
7 Power Steering Fluid parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from PRESTONE and EDELMANN. EDELMANN 70694 carries the "Popular" badge.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 70694, PRESTONE AS261 and PRESTONE AS260Y, among others listed above.
Power Steering Pressure Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 91754 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pump To GearU.S. Built Model | View on Amazon |
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.
One part is listed for the 1988 Saab 9000 — EDELMANN 91754.
Power Steering Pump
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LARES Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 2242 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pump without ReservoirRemanufactured | View on Amazon |
| MAVAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 96228M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured Power Steering Pump | View on Amazon |
| MAVAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 96227M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured Power Steering Pump | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Power Steering Pump parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from MAVAL and LARES.
This group includes LARES 2242, MAVAL 96228M and MAVAL 96227M.
Power Steering Pump Seal Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8561 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes O-rings, Shaft Seals and Saginaw Housing Bushing | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8401344 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pump Rebuild KitIncludes Saginaw Pump Bushing | View on Amazon |
| EDELMANN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8554 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8554 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8561 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Pump Rebuild Kit | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8401343 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Power Steering Pump Seal kits.
6 Power Steering Pump Seal Kit parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 3 brands — EDELMANN, SUNSONG and FVP. The "Popular" part is EDELMANN 8561.
Part numbers include EDELMANN 8561, SUNSONG 8401344 and EDELMANN 8554, among others listed above.
Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WJB / INMOTION PARTS Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | WS7013S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power steeringSaginaw | View on Amazon |
| EDELMANN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8712 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8712 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| NATIONAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 7013S | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Power steeringSaginaw | View on Amazon |
| SUNSONG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8401345 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
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.
5 Power Steering Pump Shaft Seal parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 5 brands — WJB / INMOTION PARTS, EDELMANN, FVP and 2 other brands. The "Popular" part is WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7013S.
This group includes WJB / INMOTION PARTS WS7013S and EDELMANN 8712 and the remaining parts above.
Power Steering Return Hose
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 92364 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | From Gear | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: EDELMANN 92364.
Rack and Pinion
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARDONE Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 261982 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | RemanufacturedIncludes Inner Tie Rods | View on Amazon |
| MAVAL Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 9005M | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly | View on Amazon |
| TERREPOWER Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 3130145 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Remanufactured | View on Amazon |
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.
3 Rack and Pinion parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 come from 3 brands — CARDONE, MAVAL and TERREPOWER.
This group includes CARDONE 261982, MAVAL 9005M and TERREPOWER 3130145.
Rack and Pinion Bellow
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TBR4045 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MK90085 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Supreme | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 47342243 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Left | View on Amazon |
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 47342516 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Right | View on Amazon |
This table covers the rubber boots that seal the inner tie-rod joints on the rack.
4 Rack and Pinion Bellow parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN, DELPHI and MEVOTECH.
Listed part numbers: DELPHI TBR4045, MEVOTECH MK90085 and PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 47342243, plus the other parts above.
Rack and Pinion Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 61340018 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | From Chassis/VIN 23039860to Chassis/VIN 23039861 | View on Amazon |
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.
This group shows a single part: PROFESSIONAL PARTS SWEDEN 61340018.
Rack and Pinion Seal Kit
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDELMANN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8764 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| FVP Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8764 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| GATES Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 350810 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon | |
| SUNSONG Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 8401262 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Rack and Pinion Seal kits.
4 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from EDELMANN, FVP, GATES and 1 other brand.
This group includes EDELMANN 8764 and GATES 350810 and the remaining parts above.
Tie Rod End
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | TA1654 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | MES3121RL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeIncludes Hardware | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FAMOUS BRAND Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 260067093 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | OuterFront | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Popular Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | EV800636 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Includes A Full Ball Stud To Provide 360 Degrees Of Smooth Rotational Movement | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 542996 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front OuterReplaces Original Design | View on Amazon |
| FAMOUS BRAND Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | 260070853 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Inner | View on Amazon |
| ULTRA-POWER Fits: 2.0L L4 Turbocharged | ES3121RL | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Outer | 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.
7 Tie Rod End parts are listed for the 1988 Saab 9000, from FAMOUS BRAND, ULTRA-POWER, DELPHI and 2 other brands. FAMOUS BRAND 260067093 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 2 options from DELPHI and MEVOTECH — grouped for everyday commuting duty. DELPHI TA1654 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, FAMOUS BRAND, ULTRA-POWER and DORMAN supply 5 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is FAMOUS BRAND 260067093.
Part numbers include FAMOUS BRAND 260067093, DELPHI TA1654 and MEVOTECH MES3121RL, among others listed above.
Buying Steering Parts for a 1988 Saab 9000
On this vehicle, the steering system connects driver to road through the rack, pump, tie rods, and column components.
- Match the engine first. Every steering part here is engine-specific; each row shows which engine(s) it fits.
- 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: Power Steering Fluid and Tie Rod End .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many steering parts fit the 1988 Saab 9000?
Our catalog currently lists 42 steering parts for the 1988 Saab 9000 across 11 subcategories and 17 brands, covering both the 2.0L L4 and the 2.0L L4 Turbocharged. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
Do steering parts differ between 1988 Saab 9000 engines?
Yes. Every steering part on this page is engine-specific. Each row shows which engine(s) it fits — use the filter at the top to hide the rest. If you're unsure which engine you have, check the emissions label under the hood or the 8th character of your VIN.
What are the signs of steering problems on a 1988 Saab 9000?
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 1988 Saab 9000 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 1988 Saab 9000?
First match the engine — each row shows which engine(s) the part fits. 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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