Cardone 22-166 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Remanufactured Steering Rack for Cadillac

The Cardone 22-166 rack and pinion assembly is a remanufactured steering replacement built for Cadillac applications that use electronic power steering or hydraulic steering configurations listed below. It is rebuilt with new premium components, tested under simulated road conditions, and finished for dependable steering response in daily driving.

For Cadillac Eldorado, DeVille, and Seville applications, this rack and pinion assembly is intended to restore steering feel, reduce internal leakage, and maintain proper on-car communication where equipped. The Cardone 22-166 is a direct-fit steering rack solution for 1997-2002 Cadillac Eldorado and related DeVille and Seville fitments.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style rack and pinion assembly for exact vehicle fit
• Brand-new spool valve seals and rack donut seals installed where applicable
• 100% replacement of rubber sealing components
• Specialized lubricant applied for extended service life
• Factory test drive performed under extreme operating conditions
• Protective coating helps resist corrosion and rust
• Steel and aluminum casting construction
• Tie rod ends included

Product Details

Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-166 is built to OE dimensions with a 49.75-inch rack length, 5 mounting holes, O-ring hose ports, M18 x 1.5 pressure port threads, and M16 x 1.5 return port threads. The unit uses a black steering rack finish and includes a sealing kit and instruction sheet in the package contents. This remanufactured steering rack is engineered for Cadillac steering systems that require precise rack travel and stable hydraulic performance.

This part cross-references Cadillac part numbers 26064118 and 26066784 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Hard steering during the first few minutes of driving
• Power steering pump whine caused by air in the system
• Steering that does not return to center after a turn
• Internal bypass or leakage in the rack and pinion assembly
• Morning sickness symptoms caused by worn spool valve sealing surfaces

Installation Notes

• Fits 1997-2002 Cadillac Eldorado, N/A
• Fits 1997-1999 Cadillac DeVille, N/A
• Fits 1997-1998 Cadillac DeVille, N/A with Limo Package V4U; includes inner tie rods; install in-line filter and use OE fluid; flush hydraulic power system for warranty validation
• Fits 1997-1998 Cadillac DeVille, N/A with Hearse Conversion Package B9Q; includes inner tie rods; install in-line filter and use OE fluid; flush hydraulic power system for warranty validation
• Fits 1997 Cadillac Seville, N/A
• Bleed the steering system completely after installation to remove air from the hydraulic circuit
• Check front-end alignment and inspect the return line if the steering does not return to center
• Use the specified OE fluid and follow the included instruction sheet during installation

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured rack and pinion assembly is factory tested to verify operation and on-car communication before release. The remanufacturing process replaces worn sealing components, applies protective finishing, and reuses core materials to reduce raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.