Cardone 1G-1014 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Remanufactured Steering Rack for Encore and Trax

Cardone Part Number 1G-1014 is a remanufactured manual rack and pinion assembly built for select Buick Encore, Buick Encore GX, and Chevrolet Trax applications. It is engineered for direct vehicle fit and includes inner tie rods, making it a practical replacement for worn steering components on vehicles with electronic power steering systems using a manual rack.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style rack and pinion assembly
• Includes inner tie rods
• All rubber sealing components are replaced
• New spool valve seals and rack donut seals are installed where applicable
• Specialized lubricant is applied for extended service life
• Protective coating helps resist corrosion and rust
• Aluminum casting with black steering rack finish
• Factory test driven to verify operation and on-car communications

Product Details

The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 1G-1014 is remanufactured to meet rigorous performance standards using brand-new premium components where needed. The unit is finished with a protective coating and built with aluminum construction, black bellows, and a black steering rack finish. It measures 49.500 inches in rack length, with an 18.188-inch mounting hole distance and a 0.835-inch input shaft diameter. This part cross-references Buick and Chevrolet OE numbers for the same application, including 42351614 and 42351613.

Compatible With 2020-2023 Buick Encore GX, 2021-2022 Buick Encore, 2021-2022 Chevrolet Trax, 2013-2020 Buick Encore, and 2013-2020 Chevrolet Trax. Cardone 1G-1014 is a direct-fit steering rack solution for drivers replacing a worn or leaking assembly on these platforms.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Internal fluid leakage from worn seals
• Rough or inconsistent steering response
• Noise or binding from a worn rack assembly
• Corrosion-related wear on the steering gear housing

Installation Notes

Review the instruction sheet before installation and confirm vehicle-specific steering system requirements. This assembly includes inner tie rods but does not include outer tie rods, mounting brackets, or gasket/seal components. Proper alignment should be performed after installation to verify steering wheel center and road feel.

Quality Assurance

Each unit is factory test driven under simulated extreme operating conditions and checked for on-car communication performance. CARDONE’s remanufacturing process also replaces all rubber sealing components and uses specialized lubricant to support long-term reliability while reducing raw material and energy use versus producing a new part.