BBB Industries 103-0147 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for GM Minivans

BBB Industries 103-0147 is a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for power steering applications. It is built for direct replacement service on select Buick, Pontiac, and Oldsmobile models, including the Buick Rendezvous, Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Montana, Oldsmobile Silhouette, and Pontiac Trans Sport.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Inner tie rods included; outer tie rods not included
• Bushings included
• Input shaft diameter: 0.625 in. (15.875 mm)
• Input shaft length: 4.813 in. (122.238 mm)
• Rack length: 48.875 in. (1241.425 mm)
• Distance between mounting holes: 12.25 in. (311.15 mm)
• Pressure port thread size: M16x1.50
• Return port thread size: M16x1.50
• Turns lock to lock: 3.625

Product Details

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion line focuses on remanufactured steering gear assemblies for OE-style replacement service. Part number 103-0147 is a hydraulic rack and pinion assembly with two mounting holes, included bushings, and included inner tie rods for a more complete steering gear replacement. The unit uses M16x1.50 pressure and return port threads and measures 48.875 inches in rack length, making it a direct-fit steering component for the listed GM platforms.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application. Search terms such as reman rack and pinion for 2002-2007 Buick Rendezvous, hydraulic steering gear for 2001-2005 Pontiac Aztek, and replacement rack and pinion for 1999-2005 Pontiac Montana are all relevant to this application. BBB Industries 103-0147 also serves 1997-2004 Oldsmobile Silhouette and 1997-1999 Pontiac Trans Sport power steering systems.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Fluid leakage from the steering gear
• Rough or inconsistent steering effort
• Worn internal rack components
• Steering response issues in power steering systems

Installation Notes

Compatible With vehicles equipped with power steering only. Verify port thread size, mounting-hole spacing, input shaft dimensions, and lock-to-lock travel before installation. Outer tie rods are not included, so reuse or replace them as needed based on vehicle condition. Confirm fitment against the vehicle’s steering configuration for the Buick Rendezvous, Pontiac Aztek, Pontiac Montana, Oldsmobile Silhouette, or Pontiac Trans Sport before service.

Quality Assurance

This BBB Industries remanufactured steering rack is built as a replacement assembly for the listed applications and is intended to meet the dimensional and connection requirements of the original steering system.