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Cardone 26-1815 Rack and Pinion Assembly
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Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment: Volkswagen, Cabrio, Corrado, Derby, Golf, and Jetta
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Reliable Rack and Pinion Assembly for Volkswagen Models
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 26-1815 is designed to restore precise steering control for select Volkswagen vehicles. Engineered with durable steel and aluminum casting materials, this remanufactured steering component ensures consistent performance and fitment for models like the Golf, Jetta, Cabrio, Corrado, and Derby.
- Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly with steel and aluminum construction
- Compatible with Volkswagen Cabrio, Corrado, Derby, Golf, and Jetta
- Includes tie rod ends and instruction sheet for installation guidance
- Input shaft diameter of 0.69 inches (17.42 mm) and length of 1.13 inches (28.58 mm)
- Rack length measures 50.63 inches (1285.88 mm) with 3.19 total turns lock to lock
- Pressure port thread size M18 x 1.5 and return port thread size M16 x 1.5 with O-ring hose port type
- Two mounting holes spaced 3.81 inches (96.85 mm) apart for secure fitment
About the Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly Product Line
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly line focuses on remanufactured steering components that meet strict quality standards. This product line offers reliable steering gear replacements designed to match original equipment specifications, providing a balance of durability and performance. The 26-1815 part number is part of this line, ensuring compatibility and consistent steering response for Volkswagen vehicles.
Detailed Product Description
This remanufactured rack and pinion assembly features a robust combination of steel and aluminum casting materials, providing strength and corrosion resistance. The assembly includes tie rod ends and is finished in black for durability. With precise input shaft dimensions and mounting hole spacing, it is engineered to fit Volkswagen Cabrio, Corrado, Derby, Golf, and Jetta models accurately. The total turns lock to lock of 3.19 ensures responsive steering feel, while the O-ring hose port type and specified thread sizes support proper hydraulic connections.
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 “morning sickness” symptoms
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the mounting holes align precisely with the vehicle’s frame using the 3.81-inch (96.85 mm) spacing. Verify the input shaft diameter and length match the steering column specifications. Properly connect pressure and return ports using the M18 x 1.5 and M16 x 1.5 thread sizes, respectively, with O-ring seals to prevent leaks. Follow the included instruction sheet carefully to avoid common installation issues.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
This Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 26-1815 is remanufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards. The product undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliable steering performance and durability. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone typically offers coverage on remanufactured parts to support customer confidence in product quality.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 26-1815 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Casting Material | Steel; aluminum |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 3.81 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 96.85 |
| E-Waste | No |
| FAQs | For the first few minutes of driving my car, the steering is hard |
| FAQs | I replaced the rack and now the power steering pump is whining. w |
| FAQs | Steering not returning to center coming out of a turn. what could |
| FAQs | The most likely cause of power steering pump whine is air in the |
| FAQs | The rack and pinion does not return to center by itself. the geom |
| FAQs | This symptom is classified as "morning sickness". this condition |
| Hose Port Type | O-ring |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.69 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 17.42 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 1.13 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 28.58 |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 2 |
| Package Contents | Rack and pinion, instruction sheet |
| Pressure Port Thread Size | M18 x 1.5 |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Rack Length (in) | 50.63 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1285.88 |
| Return Port Thread Size | M16 x 1.5 |
| Steering Rack Color | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 2.00 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 50.80 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 3.19 |
This part fits 47 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.8L | V6 | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1998 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1997 | Volkswagen | Jetta | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Derby | 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 | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Wolfsburg Edition | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Atlanta | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | TDI | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Europa | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | VR6 | 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 | ||
| 1996 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Trek | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Cabrio | 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 | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Corrado | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Derby | 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 | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Celebration Edition | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Carat | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | City | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Base | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | VR6 | 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 | ||
| 1995 | Volkswagen | Jetta | CL | 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 | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Corrado | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GLS | 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 | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Carat | 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 | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | GL | 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 | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Limited Edition | 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 | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | Base | 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 | ||
| 1994 | Volkswagen | Jetta | CL | 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 | ||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Corrado | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Golf | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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 | |||
| 1993 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 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 | |||
| 1992 | Volkswagen | Corrado | N/A | with TRW Gear; 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:
191422803A191422804A1H04228031H0422803A1H0422803B1H0422803D1H0422803E1H04228041H0422804A1H0422804B1H0422804D1H0422804E1H14220551H1422055A1H14220611H1422061C1H1422061D1H1422803A1HM422055D1HM422055F1HM422061A535422061B
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.