BBB Industries 503-0144 Steering Gear

Reman Steering Gear for GM Trucks and SUVs

BBB Industries Reman Steering Gear 503-0144 is a remanufactured electric steering gear built for select 1996 Chevrolet and GMC full-size trucks and SUVs with power steering. It is specified with a 2.75 turns lock-to-lock ratio, 3 mounting holes, and an included installation kit for a direct steering system service replacement.

The BBB Industries Reman Steering Gear line focuses on remanufactured steering components for repair work that calls for OE-style fit and function. Part number 503-0144 is built for applications using M18x1.50 pressure port threads, M16x1.50 return port threads, a 26-spline input shaft, and a 32-spline output shaft.

Key Features

• Remanufactured electric steering gear
• Part number 503-0144
• 2.75 turns lock to lock
• 3 mounting holes
• Input shaft diameter: 0.72 in. / 18.29 mm
• Output shaft diameter: 1.25 in. / 31.75 mm
• Input shaft spline count: 26
• Output shaft spline count: 32
• Pressure port thread size: M18x1.50
• Return port thread size: M16x1.50
• Installation kit included

Fitment

• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C1500, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C2500, N/A, power steering; w/ 7200lb. GVW (C5Z).
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet C2500 Suburban, N/A, power steering; 7200lb. GVW.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K1500, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K1500 Suburban, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K2500, N/A, power steering; w/ 7200lb. GVW (C5Z).
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet K2500 Suburban, N/A, power steering; 7200lb. GVW.
• Fits 1996 Chevrolet Tahoe, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 GMC C1500, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 GMC C1500 Suburban, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 GMC C2500, N/A, power steering; w/ 7200lb. GVW (C5Z).
• Fits 1996 GMC C2500 Suburban, N/A, power steering; 7200lb. GVW.
• Fits 1996 GMC K1500, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 GMC K1500 Suburban, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.
• Fits 1996 GMC K2500, N/A, power steering; w/ 7200lb. GVW (C5Z).
• Fits 1996 GMC K2500 Suburban, N/A, power steering; 7200lb. GVW.
• Fits 1996 GMC Yukon, N/A, compatible with vehicles equipped with power steering.

What It Helps Repair

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Hard steering effort caused by worn internal gear components
• Steering response issues in Chevrolet C1500, K1500, Tahoe, and GMC truck applications
• Fluid leakage at steering gear ports or seals
• Uneven or inconsistent steering wheel return after turns

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses power steering and confirm the GVW and steering configuration before installation. Match the port thread sizes, spline counts, and mounting-hole layout to the original unit, and inspect hoses, pitman arm condition, and related steering linkage components during service. For 1996 Chevrolet C1500 and GMC K1500 applications, confirm the replacement gear matches the original steering gear specification before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

This BBB Industries reman steering gear is remanufactured to replace the original steering gear in the listed GM applications. This part cross-references GM OE numbers 19321391 and 26042491 for the same application.