Cardone 26-2761 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Remanufactured Steering Rack for Honda Crosstour

Restore precise steering response with this remanufactured Cardone rack and pinion assembly. Built for the 2010-2012 Honda Accord Crosstour and Honda Crosstour applications listed below, Cardone 26-2761 is rebuilt with new sealing components, specialized lubricant, and protective coating for dependable operation.

The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly line focuses on OE-style fit and verified performance. Each unit is factory test driven to check operation under demanding conditions and confirm on-car communications where applicable. This remanufactured steering rack is a direct replacement for Honda Crosstour steering service work that calls for a rack and pinion assembly with tie rod ends included.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment-style fit for accurate installation
• Cardone 26-2761 electronic power steering rack and pinion assembly
• New spool valve seals and rack donut seals installed where applicable
• 100% replacement of rubber sealing components
• Specialized lubricant applied to support longer service life
• Factory test driven to verify operation under simulated road conditions
• Protective black finish helps resist corrosion and rust
• Steel and aluminum casting construction
• Tie rod ends included
• Rack length: 46.38 in; total turns lock to lock: 2.75

Detailed Description

Cardone 26-2761 is a remanufactured rack and pinion assembly engineered for steering systems that require consistent hydraulic response and OE-style fitment. It uses a 0.74 in input shaft diameter, M18 x 1.5 pressure port thread size, and M16 x 1.5 return port thread size, with a seat-style hose port type for the listed Honda applications. The unit is finished in black and built with steel and aluminum casting materials for the specified platform.

For 2012 Honda Crosstour and 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour service, this rack and pinion assembly supports direct replacement needs when the original steering rack shows internal wear, leakage, or poor return-to-center behavior. Cardone 26-2761 is also a practical choice when replacing a worn steering rack on a Honda Crosstour and you want a remanufactured part that has been tested before shipment.

This part cross-references Honda 53601TP6A01 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Steering play or looseness at the wheel
• Fluid leakage from worn rack seals
• Hard steering after startup caused by internal bypass or seal wear
• Noise or whine related to steering system air or restricted flow after repair
• Poor return-to-center caused by rack wear or steering system issues

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2012 Honda Crosstour, N/A
• Fits 2010-2011 Honda Accord Crosstour, N/A
• Install an in-line filter and use OE fluid for the listed Honda applications
• Flush the hydraulic power steering system during installation for warranty validation on the listed applications
• Bleed the steering system completely to remove air and reduce pump whine
• Check front-end alignment and inspect the return line if the steering does not return to center

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone rack and pinion assembly is remanufactured to rigorous quality and performance standards, then factory test driven to confirm operation under extreme conditions. The process replaces all rubber sealing components, applies specialized lubricant, and uses a protective coating to support durability and corrosion resistance.