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Cardone 26-4022 Rack and Pinion Assembly
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Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment: Mercedes-Benz, GL350, GL450, GL550, ML350, ML450, ML550, GL320, ML320, ML63 AMG, and ML500
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Overview of Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 26-4022
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 26-4022 is a remanufactured steering component designed for select Mercedes-Benz models. Engineered with an aluminum casting, this assembly provides reliable steering performance for vehicles such as the GL320, GL350, GL450, GL550, ML63 AMG, ML320, ML350, ML450, ML500, and ML550.
- Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly with aluminum casting
- Compatible with multiple Mercedes-Benz GL and ML series models
- Includes rack and pinion, sealing kit, and instruction sheet
- Features O-ring type hose ports for secure connections
- Input shaft diameter of 0.79 inches (20.02 mm) and length of 2.50 inches (63.50 mm)
- Rack length measures 46.38 inches (1177.93 mm) with 2 mounting holes spaced 15.63 inches (396.88 mm) apart
- Tie rod ends included for complete installation
- Total steering turns lock to lock: 3.13
Detailed Product Description
This Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 26-4022 is part of the Rack and Pinion Assembly product line, which focuses on delivering remanufactured steering gear components that meet OEM specifications. The aluminum casting material offers a balance of strength and weight reduction, contributing to improved vehicle handling and durability. The assembly includes all necessary components such as tie rod ends and a sealing kit to ensure a proper fit and leak-free operation.
Designed specifically for Mercedes-Benz GL and ML series vehicles, this rack and pinion assembly features precise mounting hole spacing and input shaft dimensions to match factory requirements. The O-ring hose port type and pressure and return port ID sizes of 0.472 inches provide secure hydraulic connections for power steering systems. The black steering rack color aligns with OEM aesthetics and corrosion resistance.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
This rack and pinion assembly is used to restore proper steering function in compatible Mercedes-Benz models. It addresses several common steering issues, including:
- Hard steering during initial driving periods, often referred to as "morning sickness"
- Power steering pump whining caused by air in the system after rack replacement
- Steering not returning to center after turns due to worn or faulty rack components
- Loose or imprecise steering feel resulting from damaged tie rod ends or rack wear
- Hydraulic leaks or pressure loss in the steering gear assembly
Installation Notes and Tips
When installing the Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 26-4022, ensure the following:
- Verify compatibility with your specific Mercedes-Benz model and year before installation
- Use the included sealing kit to prevent hydraulic fluid leaks
- Bleed the power steering system thoroughly to remove air and prevent pump noise
- Check alignment and adjust tie rod ends as necessary after installation
- Follow the instruction sheet carefully to maintain proper torque specifications and mounting procedures
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Cardone remanufactured rack and pinion assemblies undergo rigorous testing to meet or exceed OEM standards. Each unit is inspected for material integrity, hydraulic performance, and fitment accuracy. The product condition is remanufactured, ensuring a cost-effective replacement without compromising quality. Warranty details are provided by Cardone and typically cover defects in materials and workmanship for a specified period, offering peace of mind with your purchase.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 26-4022 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Casting Material | Aluminum |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 15.63 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 396.88 |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-Ring |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.79 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 20.02 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 2.50 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 63.50 |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 2 |
| Package Contents | Rack and Pinion, Sealing Kit, Instruction Sheet |
| Pressure Port ID Size | 0.472 |
| Product Condition | Remanufactured |
| Rack Length (in) | 46.38 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1177.93 |
| Return Port ID Size | 0.472 |
| Steering Rack Color | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 2.21 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 56.03 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 3.13 |
This part fits 39 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | GL350 | N/A | with Hydraulic Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | 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 | ||
| 2012 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | 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 | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | GL350 | N/A | with Hydraulic Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | 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 | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | 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 | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with Hydraulic Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 3.5L | V6 | 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 |
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML450 | 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 | ||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL350 | N/A | with Hydraulic Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 3.0L | V6 | N/A | with Hydraulic Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | 3.5L | V6 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML450 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL320 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML320 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL320 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL550 | 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML320 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML550 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL320 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | GL450 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML320 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML500 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | Mercedes-Benz | ML63 AMG | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | ML350 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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 | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | ML500 | N/A | Except Electronic Speed Sensitive Steering; 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:
1644600005164460010016446001251644600500
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.