Cardone 1G-1801 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Electronic Power Steering Rack for Fiat and Jeep

CARDONE 1G-1801 is a remanufactured rack and pinion assembly built for select Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade applications. It is restored with new sealing components, specialized lubricant, and protective finishing to support dependable steering performance and long service life.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style rack and pinion assembly for a precise vehicle fit
• Fits 2016-2020 Fiat 500X with electronic power steering and manual rack
• Fits 2015-2020 Jeep Renegade with electronic power steering and manual rack
• Fits 2021-2023 Fiat 500X and 2021-2023 Jeep Renegade remanufactured rack and pinion applications
• All rubber sealing components are replaced
• All new spool valve seals and rack donut seals are installed where applicable
• Specialized lubricant is applied to extend service life
• Factory test drive verifies operation under demanding conditions and checks on-car communications
• Protective coating helps resist corrosion and rust
• Black aluminum housing with black bellows color
• Package contents include rack and pinion and instruction sheet

Product Details

This CARDONE Rack and Pinion Assembly, part number 1G-1801, is remanufactured to meet rigorous quality and performance standards. The unit uses premium replacement components, polished micro-finish sleeves where applicable, and a standard replacement design to restore steering response on the vehicle. This part cross-references Fiat and Jeep OE number 68263318AA for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Steering play or looseness in the rack and pinion assembly
• Internal fluid leakage from worn seals
• Rough or inconsistent steering feel
• Corrosion-related wear on the steering gear housing
• Communication or performance issues found during steering system testing

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle’s steering configuration before ordering. This assembly is for manual rack applications within electronic power steering systems on the listed Fiat 500X and Jeep Renegade models. Confirm input shaft dimensions, mounting hole spacing, and rack length against the original unit before installation. Inner tie rod ends are included; outer tie rods, mounting brackets, and gasket or seal components are not included unless specifically listed.

Quality Assurance

Each unit undergoes CARDONE’s factory test drive process to simulate extreme operating conditions and confirm on-car communication performance. The remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part, while restoring the assembly with new sealing components and protective finishing.