Product Description:
Hawks Motorsports is pleased to offer our clients the following.
This new reproduction power steering bracket is designed for the F-Body accessory-drive layout used on 1998-2002 Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird LS1 engines.
It provides an application-specific service part for replacing damaged, missing, corroded or stripped original power-steering mounting bracket components while preserving factory-style accessory spacing.
| Feature | Product specification |
| Producer | Hawks Motorsports |
| Product type | Power-steering mounting bracket |
| Vehicle application | 1998-2002 Camaro / Firebird LS1 |
| Vehicle platform | GM F-Body |
| Condition | New reproduction |
| Quantity | One unless otherwise stated |
| Engine | 5.7L LS1 V8 |
| Drive layout | F-Body front accessory drive |
| Original reference | GM 12561584 |
| Application | Required configuration |
| 1998-2002 Camaro Z28 / SS | 5.7L LS1 with factory-style F-Body accessory spacing |
| 1998-2002 Firebird Formula / Trans Am | 5.7L LS1 with factory-style F-Body accessory spacing |
| LS-engine conversion | Only when configured for the compatible F-Body front accessory drive |
- One reproduction LS1 power-steering bracket
Power-steering pump, reservoir, pulley, mounting hardware and belt are not included.
F-Body Accessory Spacing
LS accessory drives are not universally interchangeable. Confirm the engine uses the 1998-2002 F-Body bracket and pulley alignment before ordering.
Component-Specific Service
The bracket is supplied separately from the pump and its application-specific fastener kit.
Complete Drive Inspection
Check the related accessory, pulley, belt, threaded holes and adjoining supports. Replacing one part cannot correct damage elsewhere in the system.
- Allow the engine to cool and disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Photograph the accessory-drive layout and belt routing before disassembly.
- Support or remove the affected accessory according to the factory service procedure.
- Compare the replacement component with the original and confirm the F-Body LS1 accessory spacing.
- Inspect adjoining brackets, threaded holes, pulleys and belt alignment before assembly.
- Install the component in the factory-style position and follow the applicable tightening sequence and torque specifications.
- Reinstall the belt and verify pulley alignment, clearance and free rotation.
- Reconnect the battery, start the engine and inspect the complete drive for noise, vibration or tracking problems.
What engine is this for?
The 5.7L LS1 using the compatible 1998-2002 F-Body front accessory layout.
Will it fit every LS swap?
No. LS accessory spacing varies; the conversion must use the compatible F-Body configuration.
Is it a used GM part?
No. It is a new reproduction.
Should belt alignment be checked?
Yes. Verify pulley alignment and belt tracking before operating the engine.
What is included?
One reproduction LS1 power-steering bracket
