BBB Industries 501-0116 Steering Gear

Reman Steering Gear for Ford E-Series

BBB Industries Reman Steering Gear Part Number 501-0116 is a remanufactured electric steering gear built for select Ford E-250 and E-350 Econoline applications. It is specified for power steering systems and includes key fitment details such as shaft sizes, port threads, and lock-to-lock travel for accurate replacement matching.

Key Features

• Brand: BBB Industries Reman Steering Gear
• Part Number: 501-0116
• Remanufactured electric steering gear
• Includes installation kit
• Input shaft diameter: 0.72 in. / 18.29 mm
• Output shaft diameter: 1.37 in. / 34.79 mm
• Input shaft spline count: 30
• Output shaft spline count: 36
• Pressure port thread size: 1/2x20
• Return port thread size: 5/8x18
• Turns lock to lock: 4
• Three mounting holes

Product Details

BBB Industries 501-0116 is a reman steering gear for Ford E-Series vans and chassis applications that require electric power steering gear replacement. The unit is built with the listed shaft diameters, spline counts, and port sizes to support proper system connection and steering feel. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286) for the same application.

Compatible With 1992-1995 Ford E-350 Econoline, power steering; stripped chassis; reman steering gear. Compatible With 1992-1995 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, power steering; stripped chassis; reman steering gear. Compatible With 1996 Ford E-250 Econoline, power steering; w/ FGAWR over 4200 lb.; reman steering gear. Compatible With 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline, power steering; w/ GVW over 4200 lb.; stripped chassis w/ FGAWR over 4200 lb.; exc. stripped chassis, w/ FGAWR over 4200 lb.; reman steering gear. Compatible With 1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, power steering; w/ GVW over 4200 lb.; stripped chassis w/ FGAWR over 4200 lb.; exc. stripped chassis, w/ FGAWR over 4200 lb.; reman steering gear.

Common Replacement Uses

• Restores steering response in worn Ford E-250 Econoline and E-350 Econoline systems
• Addresses excessive steering play or looseness
• Replaces a leaking or internally worn steering gear
• Supports correction of uneven steering effort or binding
• Helps resolve steering gear noise tied to internal wear

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s steering system type, mounting hole count, shaft spline counts, and pressure/return port thread sizes before installation. Confirm the application details for Ford E-350 Econoline and Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon models, especially stripped chassis and gross vehicle weight or front gross axle weight rating notes. Use the included installation kit during replacement and follow factory service procedures for alignment and steering system bleeding after installation.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries reman steering components are rebuilt to meet application-specific replacement requirements for steering system service. Part Number 501-0116 is remanufactured for direct-fit use in the listed Ford E-Series applications.