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Cardone 22-1042 Rack and Pinion Assembly
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Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment: Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn, Enclave, Traverse, Acadia Limited, Acadia, and Outlook
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Overview of Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-1042
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-1042 is a remanufactured steering component designed for select Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn models. Engineered with a combination of steel and aluminum casting materials, this assembly ensures durability and reliable steering performance for vehicles like the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse.
- Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly with sealing kit and instruction sheet included
- Constructed from steel and aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance
- Compatible with Buick Acadia, Acadia Limited, Enclave, Chevrolet Outlook, and Traverse
- Input shaft diameter of 0.66 inches (16.71 mm) and length of 2.25 inches (57.15 mm)
- Rack length measures 53 inches (1346.20 mm) with 4 mounting holes spaced 2.88 inches (73.03 mm) apart
- Includes tie rod ends and O-ring type hose ports for secure connections
- Black steering rack color with pressure port ID size of 0.472 inches and return port ID size of 0.436 inches
- Total turns lock to lock is 2.88 for precise steering control
About the Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly Product Line
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly product line focuses on remanufactured steering gear components that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This line is designed to provide a cost-effective replacement option without compromising on quality or fitment. The assemblies come complete with necessary sealing kits and tie rod ends, ensuring a comprehensive solution for steering system repairs on compatible vehicles.
Detailed Product Description
This remanufactured rack and pinion assembly (part number 22-1042) is engineered to restore steering precision and responsiveness in compatible Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn SUVs. The combination of steel and aluminum casting materials offers a balance of strength and weight savings. The assembly features a 0.66-inch diameter input shaft with a length of 2.25 inches, designed to fit the steering column interface precisely. The rack length of 53 inches and four mounting holes spaced 2.88 inches apart ensure proper alignment and secure installation. The included tie rod ends and O-ring hose ports facilitate reliable hydraulic connections and steering linkage integration.
Common Steering Issues Addressed by This Assembly
- Hard steering during initial minutes of driving, often referred to as "morning sickness"
- Power steering pump whining caused by air in the system after rack replacement
- Steering not returning to center after turns due to worn or faulty rack components
- Loose or imprecise steering feel resulting from damaged rack and pinion assembly
- Hydraulic leaks or pressure loss in the steering system
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure all mounting holes align correctly with the vehicle’s chassis before tightening
- Use the included sealing kit to prevent hydraulic fluid leaks
- Bleed the power steering system thoroughly to remove air and prevent pump noise
- Verify input shaft dimensions match the vehicle’s steering column for proper fit
- Follow the instruction sheet carefully for torque specifications and assembly procedures
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-1042 is remanufactured to meet OEM standards, ensuring reliable performance and durability. Each unit undergoes rigorous testing to verify functionality and leak-free operation. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically include a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult product documentation or the manufacturer for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 22-1042 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Casting Material | Steel; Aluminum |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 2.88 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 73.03 |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-Ring |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.66 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 16.71 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 2.25 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 57.15 |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 4 |
| Package Contents | Rack and Pinion, Sealing Kit, Instruction Sheet |
| Pressure Port ID Size | 0.472 |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Rack Length (in) | 53.00 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1346.20 |
| Return Port ID Size | 0.436 |
| Steering Rack Color | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 2.09 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 53.04 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 2.88 |
This part fits 34 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | Fitment note: with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), Includes Inner Tie Rods, In-Line Filter available, For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system, Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | Fitment note: with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), Includes Inner Tie Rods, In-Line Filter available, For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system, Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2017 | GMC | Acadia Limited | N/A | Fitment note: with Variable Effort Steering (NV7), Includes Inner Tie Rods, In-Line Filter available, For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system, Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2016 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2016 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2015 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2015 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2014 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2014 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2013 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2013 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2012 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2012 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2011 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2011 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2010 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2010 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2010 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Supplied without EVO Component; Includes Inner Tie Rods; In-Line Filter available; For warranty purposes it is recommended to always install a filter and to use suggested OE Fluid and flush the system; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
2084395020964165229022602578906725971331
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.