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Cardone 22-384 Rack and Pinion Assembly
Overview of Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-384
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 22-384 is designed for precise steering control in Dodge and Jeep vehicles, including the Caliber, Compass, and Patriot models. This remanufactured steering component combines steel and aluminum casting materials to ensure durability and reliable performance.
- Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly with sealing kit and instruction sheet included
- Constructed from steel and aluminum for strength and corrosion resistance
- Compatible with Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, and Jeep Patriot
- Input shaft diameter of 0.63 inches (15.88 mm) and length of 3.31 inches (84.12 mm)
- Rack length measures 47.63 inches (1209.68 mm) with 2.81 total turns lock to lock
- Includes tie rod ends and uses O-ring hose port type for secure connections
- Pressure port thread size M18 x 1.5 and return port thread size M16 x 1.5
- Distance between mounting holes is 11.25 inches (285.75 mm) with two mounting holes
About the Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly Product Line
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly product line focuses on remanufactured steering components engineered to meet or exceed OEM specifications. This line offers reliable steering gear replacements that restore factory steering feel and performance. The assemblies come complete with necessary sealing kits and tie rod ends, providing a comprehensive solution for steering system repairs on compatible Dodge and Jeep models.
Detailed Product Description
This remanufactured rack and pinion assembly (part number 22-384) features a robust combination of steel and aluminum casting materials, balancing strength and weight. The rack length of 47.63 inches ensures proper fitment and steering response, while the input shaft dimensions (0.63 inch diameter and 3.31 inch length) match factory specifications for seamless installation. The assembly includes two mounting holes spaced 11.25 inches apart, designed for secure attachment. The black steering rack finish provides corrosion resistance and durability. Additionally, the included tie rod ends and sealing kit simplify the replacement process.
Common Steering Issues Addressed
- Hard steering during initial minutes of driving
- Power steering pump whining after rack replacement
- Steering not returning to center after turns
- Air in the power steering system causing noise
- Steering rack not self-centering due to geometry issues
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with Dodge Caliber, Jeep Compass, or Jeep Patriot before installation
- Use the included sealing kit to prevent leaks and maintain system integrity
- Check and bleed the power steering system to remove air and avoid pump noise
- Verify mounting hole alignment and torque specifications during installation
- Inspect tie rod ends for wear and replace if necessary
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This Cardone remanufactured rack and pinion assembly undergoes rigorous testing to meet OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The product is designed to provide reliable steering performance and durability. Warranty details are provided by Cardone and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship, ensuring confidence in your steering system replacement.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 22-384 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Casting Material | Steel; Aluminum |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 11.25 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 285.75 |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-Ring |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.63 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 15.88 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 3.31 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 84.12 |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 2 |
| Package Contents | Rack and Pinion, Sealing Kit, Instruction Sheet |
| Pressure Port Thread Size | M18 x 1.5 |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Rack Length (in) | 47.63 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1209.68 |
| Return Port Thread Size | M16 x 1.5 |
| Steering Rack Color | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 3.14 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 79.81 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 2.81 |
This part fits 39 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2017 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2016 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2016 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2015 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2015 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2014 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2014 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2013 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2013 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2012 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2012 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2011 | Jeep | Compass | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2011 | Jeep | Patriot | 4WD | N/A | with 18" Wheels; 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 | ||
| 2010 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Install in-line filter and use OE fluid; flush hydraulic power system when installing Rack and Pinion Assembly with inner tie rods for warranty validation.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2010 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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 | |
| 2010 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2010 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | |||
| 2010 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2010 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Install in-line filter and use OE fluid; flush hydraulic power system when installing Rack and Pinion Assembly with inner tie rods for warranty validation.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2009 | Dodge | Caliber | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2009 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2009 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Install in-line filter and use OE fluid; flush hydraulic power system when installing Rack and Pinion Assembly with inner tie rods for warranty validation.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2008 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2008 | Dodge | Caliber | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2008 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2008 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | |||
| 2007 | Dodge | Caliber | 2.4L | L4 | N/A | Install in-line filter and use OE fluid; flush hydraulic power system when installing Rack and Pinion Assembly with inner tie rods for warranty validation.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2007 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Jeep | Compass | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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 | |||
| 2007 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Firm Feel Steering (SBB); with 18" Wheels; 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; Sales Codes are found on the "Body Code" plate located on the left front side shield, wheel housing, or the upper radiator support of your vehicle; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |||
| 2007 | Jeep | Patriot | N/A | with Performance Steering (SBP); 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.
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