BBB Industries 103-0145 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Grand Prix Steering

BBB Industries 103-0145 is a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for select Pontiac Grand Prix applications. It is built for power steering systems and includes inner tie rods, making it a direct-fit steering replacement for the listed vehicles.

Part number 103-0145 is part of BBB Industries’ Reman Rack and Pinion line, a product line focused on remanufactured steering gear assemblies for OE-style replacement needs. This unit is specified with M16x1.50 pressure and return port threads, a 48.75-inch rack length, and 2.75 turns lock to lock.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Includes inner tie rods
• Pressure port thread size: M16x1.50
• Return port thread size: M16x1.50
• Rack length: 48.75 in. (1238.25 mm)
• Turns lock to lock: 2.75
• Input shaft diameter: 0.625 in. (15.875 mm)
• Input shaft length: 1.188 in. (30.163 mm)
• Distance between mounting holes: 12.13 in. (308.102 mm)
• Two mounting holes

Detailed Description

BBB Industries 103-0145 is a reman rack and pinion assembly engineered for hydraulic power steering systems. It is listed for 1997-2003 Pontiac Grand Prix models, including 2003 Pontiac Grand Prix with power steering and Variable Effort Steering (NV7), plus 1997-1998 Pontiac Grand Prix with power steering and Variable Effort Steering. This part cross-references 19320476 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Pontiac Grand Prix rack and pinion replacement, 103-0145 provides the key dimensions and port specifications needed to match the original steering setup. The assembly includes inner tie rods and uses a two-hole mounting layout, while outer tie rods and bushings are not included.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Steering fluid leaks at the rack assembly
• Uneven or inconsistent steering response
• Worn internal rack components in hydraulic steering systems
• Noise or binding related to a failing rack and pinion unit

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s steering configuration before ordering, especially power steering and Variable Effort Steering equipment on Pontiac Grand Prix applications. Match the pressure and return port thread sizes, mounting-hole spacing, input shaft dimensions, and rack length to the original unit before installation.

Professional installation and a post-installation wheel alignment are recommended after replacing a rack and pinion assembly. Inspect hydraulic lines, tie rod ends, and related steering components during service to confirm the repair is complete.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries supplies remanufactured steering components for OE-style replacement applications. Part number 103-0145 is remanufactured and built to the listed specifications for the confirmed Pontiac Grand Prix fitment.