{"product_id":"bbb-industries-n101-0117-rack-and-pinion-assembly","title":"BBB Industries N101-0117 Rack and Pinion Assembly","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHydraulic Rack and Pinion for Ford Explorer\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBBB Industries New Rack and Pinion N101-0117 is a new hydraulic rack and pinion assembly for power steering systems. It is built for direct replacement use on select Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer applications, with inner tie rods included and bushings included for a complete steering gear service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew hydraulic rack and pinion assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInner tie rods included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBushings included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 mounting holes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure and return port thread size: M16x1.50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput shaft diameter: 0.75 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInput shaft length: 1.875 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRack length: 45 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurns lock to lock: 3.25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe BBB Industries New Rack and Pinion line focuses on replacement steering gears built for hydraulic power steering systems. Part number N101-0117 is a new rack and pinion assembly that matches the listed port sizes, shaft dimensions, and steering ratio requirements for the application. This part cross-references Ford service numbers such as F5TZ-3L547-A and F57Z-3504-GC for the same application. Use N101-0117 when replacing a worn steering gear on 1995-1997 Ford Explorer or 1997 Mercury Mountaineer models equipped with power steering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Helps Fix\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteering play or looseness at the wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFluid leakage from the rack and pinion assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough or inconsistent hydraulic steering response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcessive steering effort in power steering systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNoise or binding caused by worn internal steering components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation Notes and Tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eFits 1995-1997 Ford Explorer, N\/A. Fits 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, N\/A. Confirm hydraulic power steering, port thread size, and mounting points before installation. Inspect steering lines, tie rod ends, and alignment settings during replacement. Professional alignment is recommended after steering gear service.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuality Assurance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eBBB Industries supplies new steering components for replacement applications, and this rack and pinion is built as a new unit rather than remanufactured. Verify all fitment details against the vehicle before installation.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"BBB Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45227933106357,"sku":"BGRT-N101-0117","price":431.35,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0628\/1442\/1173\/files\/VI_N1010117_Fro.jpg?v=1775137438","url":"https:\/\/www.partcatalog.com\/products\/bbb-industries-n101-0117-rack-and-pinion-assembly","provider":"PartCatalog","version":"1.0","type":"link"}