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Cardone 1A-14008 Rack and Pinion Assembly
Reliable Rack and Pinion Assembly for Audi and Volkswagen
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 1A-14008 is designed to restore precise steering control for select Audi and Volkswagen models. This remanufactured steering component ensures compatibility and performance for vehicles such as the Audi A3, A3 Quattro, and Volkswagen Jetta, Passat, GTI, Bora, Eos, and R32.
- Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly with black finish
- Distance between mounting holes: 20.75 inches (527.1 mm)
- Input shaft diameter: 0.59 inches (15.0 mm), length: 2.3 inches (57.9 mm)
- Rack length: 50.4 inches (1279.5 mm)
- Includes tie rod ends and mounting hardware (4 mounting holes)
- Total turns lock to lock: 2.9
- Environmentally conscious with E-Waste compliance
About the Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly Line
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly product line focuses on remanufactured steering components engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications. This line provides a cost-effective solution for restoring steering precision and vehicle handling. The assemblies come complete with necessary hardware and tie rod ends, ensuring a comprehensive replacement for compatible Audi and Volkswagen models.
Detailed Product Description
This Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 1A-14008 features a durable black finish and precise dimensions tailored for a direct fit. The 20.75-inch distance between mounting holes and 50.4-inch rack length ensure proper alignment and installation. The input shaft diameter of 0.59 inches and length of 2.3 inches are designed to match factory specifications, providing smooth steering input transfer. With four mounting holes and included tie rod ends, this assembly simplifies the replacement process while maintaining steering integrity.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Restores steering responsiveness in Audi A3 and Volkswagen GTI models
- Eliminates excessive play or looseness in steering
- Addresses leaking or damaged steering racks
- Corrects uneven or difficult steering effort
- Replaces worn or noisy rack and pinion components
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify compatibility with your specific Audi or Volkswagen model before installation
- Ensure all mounting holes align properly with chassis points
- Use included tie rod ends and torque to manufacturer specifications
- Check steering fluid levels and bleed system after installation if applicable
- Professional installation is recommended for safety and performance
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This remanufactured Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 1A-14008 undergoes rigorous testing to meet quality standards. It is designed to provide reliable steering performance and durability. The product includes E-Waste compliance, reflecting environmental responsibility. Warranty details are provided by Cardone and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship under normal use.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 1A-14008 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 20.75 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 527.1 |
| E-Waste | Yes |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.59 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 15.0 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 2.3 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 57.9 |
| Package Contents | EPS Rack; Caution Tag; Instruction Sheet; Packing Material |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Rack Length (in) | 50.4 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1279.5 |
| Steering Rack Color/Finish | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 2.53 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 64.21 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 2.9 |
This part fits 37 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; To VIN # 8P-9A015 400; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; To VIN # 8P-9A015 400; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; To Chassis # 1K-9P016 650/1K-9P016 650; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | S | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Europa | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0T | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | SEL | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | TDI | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLI | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.5 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Wolfsburg Edition | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Trendline | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | SE | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Passat | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | R32 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Eos | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 Quattro | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | GTI | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; From Chassis # 1K-6-617 333; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; From Chassis # 3C-6-050 001; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Bora | N/A | with Module # 1K1 909 144M; Includes Inner Tie Rods; Zero-point calibration is required following installation to ensure proper performance. A scan tool must be used to perform the calibration.; with Electronic Power Assist; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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