BBB Industries 101-0147P Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion 101-0147P is a hydraulic steering gear assembly built for specific Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS applications with power steering and EVO component coverage. It is remanufactured to restore steering response, rack travel, and hydraulic assist performance in the correct OE-style configuration.

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Includes inner tie rods and bushings
• Pressure and return port thread size: M16x1.50
• Input shaft diameter: 0.75 in. with 1.5 in. length
• Rack length: 44.75 in.; turns lock to lock: 2.875
• Distance between mounting holes: 11.13 in.; 3 mounting holes

Product Line Details

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion units are remanufactured steering assemblies intended to match the original hydraulic layout and mounting dimensions of the vehicle application. Part number 101-0147P is specified for power steering systems and is listed with EVO component coverage for the supported Ford Thunderbird and Lincoln LS fitments.

Fitment Details

• Fits 2003 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Power Steering; Supplied w/ EVO Component; To 11/18/2002; Reman Rack and Pinion
• Fits 2002 Ford Thunderbird, N/A; Power Steering; Supplied w/ EVO Component; Reman Rack and Pinion
• Fits 2003 Lincoln LS, N/A; Power Steering; Supplied w/ EVO Component; To 11/18/2002; Reman Rack and Pinion
• Fits 2000-2002 Lincoln LS, N/A; Power Steering; Supplied w/ EVO Component; Reman Rack and Pinion

What This Steering Gear Helps Address

• Steering play or looseness from a worn rack and pinion assembly
• Hydraulic steering assist loss caused by internal wear or leakage
• Uneven or inconsistent steering feel during low-speed maneuvering
• Noisy steering operation related to worn internal rack components
• Original steering response that has degraded over time

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle build date and power steering configuration before installation, especially on 2003 Ford Thunderbird and 2003 Lincoln LS applications noted with EVO component coverage through 11/18/2002. Confirm port thread size, mounting-hole spacing, and input shaft dimensions against the original unit before removal. After installation, bleed the hydraulic system thoroughly and perform a front-end alignment.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures steering components to meet application-specific fitment and dimensional requirements. This part cross-references OE number 19320285 for the same application.