BBB Industries 313-0226 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Kia Steering Repair

BBB Industries 313-0226 is a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for select Kia vehicles with power steering. It is built for direct steering system replacement on 2007-2011 Kia Rondo and 2007-2010 Kia Optima applications, with fitment also covering 2009 Kia Rondo models built through 12/15/2008 and equipped with 16-inch wheels.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Includes inner tie rods
• Input shaft diameter: 0.75 in. (19.05 mm)
• Input shaft length: 2.5 in. (63.5 mm)
• Rack length: 44.375 in. (1127.125 mm)
• Pressure and return ports: M14 x 1.50
• Turns lock to lock: 2.875
• Two mounting holes with 3.63 in. (92.202 mm) spacing

Product Details

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion line focuses on remanufactured steering gear assemblies for OE-style service replacement. Part number 313-0226 is a hydraulic rack and pinion assembly with inner tie rods included, making it a practical choice when replacing worn steering components on a Kia Rondo or Kia Optima with power steering. The unit uses M14 x 1.50 pressure and return port threads and is specified with a 2.875 lock-to-lock turn ratio for the listed applications. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Fluid leakage from the steering gear assembly
• Rough, inconsistent, or noisy steering operation
• Worn internal rack components affecting steering response
• Failure of the original hydraulic rack and pinion unit

Installation Notes

Verify vehicle fitment by year, model, wheel size, and power steering configuration before installation. Confirm the input shaft dimensions, port thread sizes, mounting hole spacing, and rack length against the original unit on the vehicle. Because this assembly includes inner tie rods but does not include outer tie rods or bushings, inspect related steering linkage parts during service and replace any worn components as needed. After installation, perform a full alignment and check the hydraulic system for proper fluid level and leaks.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures steering components to service replacement specifications for the listed Kia applications. Part number 313-0226 is built as a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for direct replacement use in the confirmed fitment range.