Cardone 24-2708 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Remanufactured Steering Rack for Honda Civic and CRX

Cardone 24-2708 is a remanufactured rack and pinion assembly for manual steering applications on select 1988-1991 Honda Civic and Honda CRX models. It is built with new sealing components, a protective finish, and factory testing to support accurate steering response and OE-style fitment.

Key Features

• Fits 1988-1991 Honda Civic, manual rack and pinion steering, with inner tie rods
• Fits 1988-1991 Honda CRX, manual rack and pinion steering, with inner tie rods
• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style replacement for direct vehicle fit
• All rubber sealing components replaced during remanufacturing
• New spool valve seals and rack donut seals installed where applicable
• Specialized lubricant applied for extended service life
• Protective black finish helps resist corrosion and rust
• Steel/aluminum casting construction
• Factory test drive verifies operation under demanding conditions
• Cross-references Honda OE part numbers 53040SH3A02 and 53521SH3A03 for the same application

Product Details

This Cardone rack and pinion assembly, part number 24-2708, is remanufactured to restore steering feel and precision in manual steering systems. The unit measures 40.94 inches in rack length, uses a steel/aluminum casting, and features a 4.06 total turns lock to lock. Cardone replaces all rubber sealing components, applies a specialized lubricant, and finishes the housing with a protective coating to improve durability. The factory test drive process checks performance and on-car communications before the part is released.

Cardone’s remanufacturing process also reduces the energy and raw material demand associated with producing a new part, making this a practical OE-style service replacement for Honda Civic and Honda CRX steering repairs.

Common Steering Issues This Part May Resolve

• Excessive steering play or loose steering response
• Fluid leakage from worn rack seals
• Hard steering caused by internal rack wear
• Steering that does not return smoothly after a turn
• Noise or binding related to worn internal rack components

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1988-1991 Honda Civic, manual rack and pinion steering, with inner tie rods. Fits 1988-1991 Honda CRX, manual rack and pinion steering, with inner tie rods. Installation hardware is not included. After installation, bleed the steering system completely if applicable, and verify front-end alignment to help ensure proper steering return and road feel. Inspect the return line for restriction or kinks if steering return concerns remain.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone Electronic Power Steering Rack and Pinion Assembly undergoes factory testing that simulates extreme operating conditions and checks on-car communications. The remanufacturing process includes replacement of sealing components and application of specialized lubricant to support long-term reliability. Part number 24-2708 is built to OE-style standards for fit and function in the listed Honda applications.