Cardone 27-6578 Steering Gear

Cardone Steering Gear for Ford Super Duty

Restore precise steering response with the Cardone remanufactured steering gear box, Part Number 27-6578. Built for power steering applications, this steering gear is re-engineered and hydraulically tested to match original equipment performance for Ford F-250 Super Duty and Ford F-350 Super Duty trucks.

Cardone Steering Gear line products focus on OE-style fit and dependable steering feel. This remanufactured unit uses new seals, surfaced shafts, and a protective finish to support long service life in demanding truck applications.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment steering gear for direct-fit replacement
• 100% new O-rings and lip seals for leak-resistant operation
• Shafts surfaced to precise specifications to reduce premature seal wear
• All critical components tested for reliability
• Hydraulically tested for fit and function
• Rust inhibitive Cool Dip finish for consistent surface protection
• Power steering gear box with reverse pump rotation
• Black finish

Detailed Description

The Cardone 27-6578 steering gear box is designed for trucks that need accurate steering control and OE-style mounting. It features an O-ring hose port type, M18 x 1.5 pressure port thread, M16 x 1.5 return port thread, a double-flat input shaft, and three mounting holes. Total lock-to-lock travel is 4.1 turns, supporting predictable steering response in heavy-duty Ford applications. This part cross-references Ford BC3Z3504A and GC3Z3504A for the same application.

Fits 2019 Ford F-250 Super Duty, without Active Steering; In-Line Filter available; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear. Fits 2019 Ford F-350 Super Duty, without Active Steering; In-Line Filter available; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear. Fits 2011-2016 Ford F-250 Super Duty, In-Line Filter compatible with Steering Gear equipped with Power Steering.; Steering Gear. Fits 2011-2016 Ford F-350 Super Duty, without Wide Track Fat Boy Suspension; In-Line Filter available; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear.

What It Helps Fix

• Excessive steering play or loose steering feel
• Fluid leaks from worn seals or aging gear components
• Rough or inconsistent steering response
• Steering gear wear from corrosion or seal damage
• Fitment issues when replacing an OE steering gear on listed Ford Super Duty trucks

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s steering configuration before installation, including Active Steering, Wide Track Fat Boy Suspension, and in-line filter requirements. Confirm port thread sizes, input shaft type, and mounting-hole layout against the removed unit before assembly. Flush the steering system and follow the included instruction sheets and sealing kit guidance to help protect the replacement gear.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured steering gear is built to OE performance standards and hydraulically tested before release. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, supporting a more resource-efficient repair.