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Cardone 22-1042E Rack and Pinion Assembly
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.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 22-1042E |
| 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 | Yes |
| Hose Port Type | O-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 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 | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2017 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2017 | GMC | Acadia Limited | N/A | Remanufactured Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2016 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2016 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2016 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2015 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2015 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2015 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2014 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2014 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2014 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2013 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2013 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2013 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2012 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2012 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2011 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2011 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2010 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2010 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2010 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with 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 |
| 2009 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Traverse | N/A | with 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 |
| 2009 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2009 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with 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 |
| 2008 | Buick | Enclave | N/A | with 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 |
| 2008 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2008 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with 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 |
| 2007 | GMC | Acadia | N/A | with 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 |
| 2007 | Saturn | Outlook | N/A | with 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:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.