Cardone 27-8473 Steering Gear

Cardone Steering Gear 27-8473 Overview

Cardone 27-8473 is a remanufactured power steering gear box built to restore steering response and hydraulic control in select Toyota applications. It is engineered for direct vehicle fit and is a practical replacement for worn steering gear assemblies on Toyota 4Runner and Toyota Pickup models.

This steering gear is part of the Cardone Steering Gear line, focused on remanufactured OE-style steering components that are re-engineered, built, and tested to match original performance requirements.

Key Features

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

Detailed Description

The Cardone Steering Gear 27-8473 is a remanufactured power steering gear designed to replace the steering box at the center of the hydraulic steering system. It converts steering wheel input into controlled wheel movement, helping maintain predictable steering feel and response. This unit uses new sealing components, precision-surfaced shafts, and hydraulic testing to support dependable operation in daily driving conditions.

For fitment-based searches, this part is used for Toyota 4Runner steering gear replacement and Toyota Pickup power steering gear replacement in the listed model years. It cross-references Toyota 4411035070 and 4411035190 for the same application.

What It Helps Solve

• Steering play or loose steering feel
• Hydraulic fluid leaks from worn seals
• Rough or inconsistent steering response
• Wear-related steering gear noise or binding
• Loss of steering precision in aging Toyota steering systems

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 1990-1991 Toyota 4Runner, N/A; In-Line Filter compatible with Steering Gear equipped with Power Steering; Steering Gear. Fits 1989-1991 Toyota Pickup, N/A; In-Line Filter compatible with Steering Gear equipped with Power Steering; Steering Gear. Fits 1989 Toyota 4Runner, N/A; From 03/1989; In-Line Filter available; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear. Fits 1985-1988 Toyota Pickup, N/A; with 1 Ton Chassis; In-Line Filter available; with Power Steering Gear; Steering Gear.

Verify input shaft spline count, port thread sizes, and mounting hole count before installation. Package contents include the gear, instruction sheet, flushing instruction, and instruction tag. Proper system flushing is recommended when replacing a steering gear to help protect the hydraulic system.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured steering gear boxes are re-engineered and hydraulically tested to match OE performance expectations. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, while maintaining a direct-fit replacement for the listed Toyota applications.