BBB Industries 313-0261 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Reman Rack and Pinion for Mercedes-Benz C300

BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion 313-0261 is a hydraulic steering gear assembly built for select Mercedes-Benz C300 applications with power steering. It is remanufactured to restore steering response, rack travel, and hydraulic assist performance for the listed model years.

Key Features

• Remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Inner tie rods included; outer tie rods not included
• 3 mounting holes with 19.625 in. mounting-hole spacing
• Rack length: 44.438 in.
• Input shaft diameter: 0.702 in.; input shaft length: 2.375 in.
• Pressure and return ports: 11 mm thread size
• Turns lock to lock: 2.813
• BBB Industries Reman Rack and Pinion line for steering replacement applications

Product Details

This BBB Industries rack and pinion assembly is a remanufactured hydraulic unit for steering systems that use power steering. Part number 313-0261 is listed for 2008-2010 Mercedes-Benz C300 and 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 without Speed Sensing Steering, plus 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 with power steering. This part cross-references Mercedes-Benz 204-460-32-00 for the same application.

The reman rack and pinion design is intended to replace a worn steering gear while maintaining the original hydraulic layout and mounting dimensions. For Mercedes-Benz C300 owners searching for a reman rack and pinion assembly, 313-0261 provides the specified rack length, port sizing, and tie-rod configuration needed for the listed vehicles.

What It Can Help Resolve

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Hydraulic steering fluid leaks at the rack assembly
• Uneven or inconsistent steering response
• Noise or binding from a worn steering gear
• Steering effort changes caused by internal rack wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify power steering configuration before ordering. This assembly is listed for 2011 Mercedes-Benz C300 without Speed Sensing Steering and for 2008-2010 and 2012-2014 Mercedes-Benz C300 models equipped with power steering. Confirm the 3-hole mounting pattern, 11 mm pressure and return ports, and input shaft dimensions against the original unit before installation.

Because outer tie rods are not included, transfer or replace them as needed during service. After installation, perform a full steering inspection, check hydraulic connections for leaks, and complete a professional wheel alignment.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures steering components to meet application-specific replacement requirements for the listed Mercedes-Benz C300 fitments. Part number 313-0261 is built as a remanufactured hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for direct replacement use in the confirmed applications.