Power Steering Rack And Pinion Complete Unit Ford F-150 Series

Introducing the Premium Rack And Pinion Assembly for Ford vehicles. Premium-quality, brand-new parts are engineered to meet or exceed O.E.M. performance standards. With over 50 years of reverse-engineering expertise, we have identified and improved upon original design weaknesses. Tested to strict S.A.E. specifications, our units provide reliable, long-lasting performance.

• Environmentally-friendly coating applied to tie rods and lines to provide a clean appearance and prevent rust
• Performance testing ensures perfect fit, function and reliable performance
• Computerized spool valve balancing ensures exceptional steering feel
• Supplied with O.E.M. grade seals, O-rings and boots to provide optimal sealing performance and longevity
• Built to meet or exceed O.E.M. performance.
• Designed to match original specifications for a perfect fit and seamless integration.
• Has the same functionality and efficiency as the original parts.
  
• Polished components improve durability and ensure smooth operation.
• Long service life, worry-free purchase.

Specification: 

• Warranty:  3 years
• Item Located: United States
• Unit of Measure:  Each
• UPC:  # 26686979010035750
• Hardware Included: Yes
• New Or Remanufactured: New
• Rack Length (in): 55-1/2 Inch
• Total Turns Lock To Lock: 3 Turn
• Input Shaft Diameter (in): 3/4 Inch
• Distance Between Mounting Holes (in): 16-15/16 Inch
• Input Shaft Length (in): 1-15/16 Inch
• Number Of Mounting Holes: 2
• Gasket Or Seal Included: Yes
• Outer Tie Rods Included: No
• Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm): 430mm
• Input Shaft Diameter (mm): 18mm
• Input Shaft Length (mm): 49mm
• Rack Length (mm): 1409mm
• Inner Tie Rods Included: Yes
• Hydraulic Or Electric: Hydraulic
• Replacement Part Numbers: 97-2038,AL1Z3504B,AL3Z3504B,AL1Z3504A,9L3Z3504A,AL3Z3504A,9L1Z3504A Can be cross reference. 

Common Symptoms of a bad Rack and pinion: 

• Stiffness in steering
• Vehicle pulls to one side
• Steering wanders side to side
• Lack of assist in one direction
• Leaks from seals or housing
• Clunking or popping noise
• Excessive, input shaft movement
• Binding or catching while turning

Need To Know Basis: 

• Using a suitable pressure gauge, check to
ensure pump is capable of producing
adequate pressure.
• Check for collapsed hoses that could potentially
cause a restriction.
• To remove debris from the system, perform a
complete flush using O.E. recommended fluid.
• To ensure proper fluid supply to power steering
pump, inspect remote reservoir (if equipped) for
any blockages.
• Inspect condition and tension of power steering
pump drive belt. Replace if necessary.
• Follow the O.E. recommended bleeding
procedure.
• Replace o-rings used in the fluid ports and
variable steering port (if equipped).
• Transfer all mounting hardware if replacement
unit is not equipped with new hardware.
• Install an in-line filter on return side to eliminate
the possibility of restrictions caused by fluid
contamination.
• Perform an alignment.

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