BBB Industries 312-0171 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Audi A6 and Allroad Quattro

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion 312-0171 is a hydraulic steering rack assembly built for specific Audi applications with variable ratio steering. It is a remanufactured replacement for select 2002-2004 Audi A6 and A6 Quattro models, plus 2003-2004 Audi Allroad Quattro applications listed below.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Inner tie rods included
• Pressure port thread size: 14mm x 1.5
• Return port thread size: 16mm x 1.5
• Rack length: 41.75 in. (1060.45 mm)
• Distance between mounting holes: 20.06 in. (509.524 mm)
• Turns lock to lock: 2.812
• Input shaft diameter: 0.812 in. (20.625 mm)
• Input shaft length: 1.375 in. (34.925 mm)

Product Details

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion 312-0171 is part of the Reman Rack and Pinion product line, which focuses on remanufactured steering gear assemblies for direct replacement use. This hydraulic unit is supplied without EVO component and without outer tie rods, and it uses a two-hole mounting design. For Audi A6 and Audi A6 Quattro vehicles with Servotronic variable ratio steering, as well as select Audi Allroad Quattro applications, the listed dimensions and port sizes help confirm proper steering system match-up.

Compatible With: Fits 2002-2004 Audi A6, N/A; Fits 2002-2004 Audi A6 Quattro, N/A; Fits 2004 Audi Allroad Quattro, N/A; Fits 2003 Audi Allroad Quattro, N/A.

Common Steering Issues This Part May Address

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Hydraulic steering fluid leaks from the rack assembly
• Uneven or inconsistent steering response
• Internal wear in the original rack and pinion unit
• Noise or binding during steering input

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s steering configuration, mounting-hole spacing, input shaft dimensions, and pressure/return port thread sizes before installation. This part is listed for power steering applications with variable ratio steering on select Audi A6 and A6 Quattro models, and for select Audi Allroad Quattro vehicles with the notes shown above. Transfer or inspect related steering components as needed during replacement, and follow factory service procedures for bleeding the hydraulic system after installation.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries supplies this remanufactured steering rack as a replacement assembly for the listed Audi applications. The remanufactured design is intended to restore steering system function using application-specific dimensions and connection points for proper fitment.