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BBB Industries 312-0205 Rack and Pinion Assembly
| Brand | BBB Industries 312-0205 |
|---|---|
| Bushings Included | No |
| Check Valve | Yes |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (In) | 4.386 |
| Hydraulic or Electric | Hydraulic |
| Inner Tie Rod Length | 13.875 |
| Inner Tie Rod Thread Size | 2.375 |
| Inner Tie Rods Included | Yes |
| Input Shaft Diameter (In) | 0.688 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 17.475 |
| Input Shaft Length (In) | 2.5 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 63.5 |
| New or Remanufactured | New |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 2 |
| Orientation (Center) | 3:00 |
| Outer Tie Rods Included | No |
| Pressure Port Thread Size | 18mmx1.5 |
| Rack Length (In) | 51.437 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1306.5 |
| Return Port Thread Size | 16mmx1.5 |
| Sensor Included | No |
| Turns Lock To Lock | 3.062 |
| Product line | Reman Rack and Pinion |
| Fits | Volkswagen · 6 vehicles |
Hydraulic design. Delivers responsive steering feel with a built-in check valve.
Complete assembly. Includes inner tie rods for a more convenient replacement.
New unit. Not remanufactured for a fresh, ready-to-install part.
Cross-references 561-422-055D and 561-422-055E for the same application. See all 2.
BBB Industries 312-0205 Rack and Pinion
BBB Industries 312-0205 is a new hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for steering systems that require precise gear-to-wheel response. It is built for 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2013-2014 Volkswagen Beetle applications equipped with power steering.
Key Features
- Brand: BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion line
- Part number: 312-0205
- New hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
- Inner tie rods included; outer tie rods not included
- Check valve included
- Center orientation: 3:00
- Rack length: 51.437 in. (1306.5 mm)
- Turns lock to lock: 3.062
- Pressure port thread size: 18mm x 1.5
- Return port thread size: 16mm x 1.5
- Input shaft diameter: 0.688 in. (17.475 mm)
- Input shaft length: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm)
Detailed Description
This BBB Industries rack and pinion assembly is specified for Volkswagen steering systems that use hydraulic assist. The unit measures 51.437 inches in rack length, has two mounting holes with a 4.386-inch distance between mounting holes, and uses a 3.062 lock-to-lock turn ratio for direct steering response. The 3:00 center orientation, integrated inner tie rods, and specified pressure and return port thread sizes help match the original steering layout on the listed Volkswagen Beetle and Volkswagen Passat applications. This part cross-references OE-style numbers 561-422-055D and 561-422-055E for the same application. BBB Industries 312-0205 is a direct-fit steering replacement for 2012-2014 Volkswagen Passat and 2013-2014 Volkswagen Beetle models with power steering.
What This Part Helps Address
- Excessive steering play or looseness
- Fluid leakage from the rack and pinion assembly
- Uneven or inconsistent steering response
- Internal wear in the hydraulic steering gear
- Noisy steering operation caused by worn rack components
Installation Notes and Tips
Verify hydraulic port thread sizes, input shaft dimensions, mounting-hole spacing, and center orientation before installation. This assembly includes inner tie rods but does not include outer tie rods, so inspect related steering components and replace worn parts as needed during service. Confirm power steering system compatibility on the vehicle before ordering.
Quality Assurance
BBB Industries supplies steering components through its Reman Rack and Pinion product line, with application-specific dimensions and fitment data used to match the listed Volkswagen vehicles. Part number 312-0205 is built as a new hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for the confirmed applications.
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | Base | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; Reman Rack and Pinion |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | — | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; Reman Rack and Pinion |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; Reman Rack and Pinion |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle | — | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; Reman Rack and Pinion |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; Reman Rack and Pinion |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Passat | — | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | Compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.; Reman Rack and Pinion |
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