BBB Industries N101-0104 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Hydraulic Rack and Pinion for Ford and Mercury

BBB Industries New Rack and Pinion N101-0104 is a new hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for select 1980-1981 Ford and Mercury rear-wheel-drive applications with power steering. It includes inner tie rods and is built for vehicles without Performance Suspension using the Ford design.

Use this rack and pinion assembly for a direct steering gear replacement on 1980-1981 Ford Fairmont, 1980-1981 Ford Mustang, 1980-1981 Mercury Capri, 1980-1981 Mercury Cougar, and 1980-1981 Mercury Zephyr with the listed power steering configuration.

Key Features

• Hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• New, not remanufactured
• Inner tie rods included
• Outer tie rods not included
• Input shaft diameter: 0.75 in.
• Input shaft length: 2 in.
• Rack length: 45 in.
• Turns lock to lock: 3.063
• Pressure port thread size: 9/16x18
• Return port thread size: 5/8x18
• Two mounting holes

Detailed Description

BBB Industries N101-0104 is a hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for steering systems that require the Ford design used on select 1980-1981 Ford Fairmont, Mustang, Mercury Capri, Cougar, and Zephyr models. The New Rack and Pinion product line focuses on replacement steering components built as new assemblies, making this unit a straightforward option when replacing a worn steering rack with the correct hydraulic configuration and port sizing.

With inner tie rods included and outer tie rods excluded, this assembly is set up for applications that match the original steering layout. The 45-inch rack length, 0.75-inch input shaft diameter, and 3.063 turns lock to lock help identify the correct steering gear for the listed vehicles. Part number N101-0104 is also a useful reference when searching for a hydraulic rack and pinion for 1980-1981 Ford Mustang or 1980-1981 Mercury Capri power steering service.

What It Helps Fix

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Fluid leakage from a worn hydraulic rack
• Rough or inconsistent steering response
• Noise or binding from internal steering gear wear
• Failure to maintain proper steering control in the listed Ford and Mercury applications

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm power steering, Ford design, and the no-Performance-Suspension application before installation. Match the pressure and return port thread sizes, mounting hole count, and input shaft dimensions to the original steering gear. Inspect related steering components, alignment settings, and hydraulic lines during replacement to help ensure proper operation.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries supplies new steering components under its New Rack and Pinion line, and N101-0104 is built as a new replacement assembly for the specified vehicle applications.