Cardone 1G-26004 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly for Toyota Prius

The Cardone 1G-26004 is a remanufactured electronic power steering rack and pinion assembly built for select Toyota Prius and Prius Plug-In applications. It is engineered with new premium components, replaced rubber sealing parts, and a specialized lubricant to support long service life and consistent steering performance.

Compatible With 2010-2015 Toyota Prius and 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In applications, this rack and pinion assembly is a direct-fit replacement for vehicles using electronic power steering with a manual rack. The Cardone rack and pinion assembly line focuses on OE-style fitment and verified on-car communication during testing.

Key Features

• Remanufactured standard replacement rack and pinion assembly
• Electronic power steering application with manual rack design
• All rubber sealing components replaced during remanufacturing
• New spool valve seals and rack donut seals installed where applicable
• Specialized lubricant applied for extended service life
• Factory test drive performed under extreme operating conditions
• Protective black finish helps resist corrosion and rust
• Aluminum casting construction
• Includes inner tie rods
• Package contents: rack and pinion; instruction sheet

Detailed Description

Cardone 1G-26004 is a remanufactured rack and pinion assembly for Toyota Prius steering systems that require a manual rack with electronic power steering. It measures 43.063 inches in rack length and uses a black bellows and black steering rack finish for a clean OE-style appearance. The unit is built with aluminum casting material, a 19.688-inch mounting hole spacing, and a 0.784-inch input shaft diameter to match the specified application.

This part cross-references Toyota 4551047040 for the same application. The Cardone rack and pinion assembly line is remanufactured to restore steering response while maintaining vehicle-specific fitment for Toyota Prius and Toyota Prius Plug-In models.

What It Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness
• Internal hydraulic-style seal wear in the rack assembly
• Steering noise caused by worn rack components
• Uneven or inconsistent steering feel
• Leak-related steering performance concerns in the rack assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2010-2015 Toyota Prius, N/A, with 15" wheels; includes inner tie rods; electronic power steering with manual rack. Fits 2010-2015 Toyota Prius, N/A, with 16" wheels; includes inner tie rods; electronic power steering with manual rack. Fits 2012-2015 Toyota Prius Plug-In, N/A; includes inner tie rods; compatible with electronic power steering systems featuring a manual rack.

Verify wheel size, steering configuration, and OE part number before installation. Inspect related steering components, alignment settings, and tie rod condition during replacement to help ensure proper steering operation after service.

Quality Assurance

Each unit is remanufactured to rigorous quality and performance standards and factory test driven to confirm operation under demanding conditions. CARDONE replaces sealing components, applies specialized lubricant, and finishes the assembly with protective coating to support durability and corrosion resistance.