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Cardone 22-1042E Rack and Pinion Assembly

Rack and Pinion Assembly
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Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment: Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn, Enclave, Traverse, Acadia, and Outlook
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Overview of Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-1042E

The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-1042E is a remanufactured steering component designed for select Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, and Saturn models. Engineered with steel and aluminum casting materials, this assembly ensures reliable steering performance for vehicles like the Buick Enclave and Chevrolet Traverse.

  • Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly with included sealing kit and instruction sheet
  • Constructed from durable steel and aluminum casting materials
  • Compatible with Buick Acadia, Chevrolet Enclave, GMC Outlook, and Saturn Traverse
  • Includes tie rod ends for complete steering system replacement
  • Features O-ring type hose ports and precise mounting hole spacing (2.88 inches / 73.03 mm)
  • Input shaft diameter of 0.66 inches (16.71 mm) and length of 2.00 inches (50.80 mm)
  • Black steering rack color with 4 mounting holes and 53-inch rack length

Detailed Product Description

This Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-1042E is part of the Rack and Pinion Assembly product line, which focuses on remanufactured steering gear components designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications. The assembly features a combination of steel and aluminum casting materials to balance strength and weight. It includes a sealing kit and tie rod ends, providing a comprehensive solution for steering system repairs. The precise distance between mounting holes (2.88 inches) and input shaft dimensions ensure proper fitment and function in compatible vehicles.

Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications

This rack and pinion assembly is compatible with the following makes and models:

  • Buick Acadia
  • Chevrolet Enclave
  • GMC Outlook
  • Saturn Traverse

It is designed to address steering issues such as:

  • Hard steering during initial driving (commonly referred to as "morning sickness")
  • Power steering pump whining caused by air in the system
  • Steering not returning to center after turns
  • General wear and tear of the steering rack and pinion assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the Cardone 22-1042E rack and pinion assembly should be performed by a qualified technician. The package includes a sealing kit and instruction sheet to assist with proper installation. Ensure all mounting holes align correctly with the vehicle chassis, and verify the input shaft dimensions match the steering column. Bleed the power steering system thoroughly to remove air and prevent pump noise or performance issues.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

This remanufactured rack and pinion assembly undergoes rigorous testing to meet quality standards. Cardone provides a warranty on this part to cover defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring dependable performance for your Buick, Chevrolet, GMC, or Saturn vehicle.

BrandCardone
Part Number22-1042E
PositionRack and Pinion Assembly
Casting MaterialSteel; Aluminum
Distance Between Mounting Holes (in)2.88
Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm)73.03
E-WasteYes
Hose Port TypeO-Ring
Input Shaft Diameter (in)0.66
Input Shaft Diameter (mm)16.71
Input Shaft Length (in)2.00
Input Shaft Length (mm)50.80
Number of Mounting Holes4
Package ContentsRack and Pinion, Sealing Kit, Instruction Sheet
Pressure Port ID Size0.472
Product ConditionRemanufactured
Rack Length (in)53.00
Rack Length (mm)1346.20
Return Port ID Size0.436
Steering Rack ColorBlack
Thread Length (in)2.09
Thread Length (mm)53.04
Tie Rod Ends IncludedYes
Total Turns Lock to Lock2.88

This part fits 34 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2017BuickEnclaveN/ARemanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
2017ChevroletTraverseN/ARemanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
2017GMCAcadia LimitedN/ARemanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly
2016BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2016ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2016GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2015BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2015ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2015GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2014BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2014ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2014GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2013BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2013ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2013GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2012BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2012ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2012GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2011BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2011ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2011GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2010BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2010ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2010GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2010SaturnOutlookN/Awith Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2009BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2009ChevroletTraverseN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2009GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2009SaturnOutlookN/Awith Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2008BuickEnclaveN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2008GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2008SaturnOutlookN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2007GMCAcadiaN/Awith Variable Effort Steering (NV7); Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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
2007SaturnOutlookN/Awith Electronic Variable Assist Steering; Supplied with Electronic Variable Orifice (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:

2096416522902260

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.