Cardone 3L-1118 Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly

Rack and Pinion Transfer Tubing for Ram 1500

Restore hydraulic steering line integrity with the Cardone Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly, Part Number 3L-1118. This rack and pinion transfer tubing assembly is built for direct replacement use on select Dodge Ram 1500 and Ram 1500 applications with a short fluid tube.

Cardone’s Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly line focuses on new components engineered for OEM form, fit, and function. Part Number 3L-1118 is designed to match the original routing and connection points needed for a clean steering system repair on 2006-2012 Ram 1500 trucks.

Key Features

• 100% new tubing and connectors for long-lasting performance
• Meets or exceeds OEM performance expectations
• Guaranteed fit and function for the listed applications
• New seals provided where applicable
• Metal construction for steering system service
• Package contents: short tubing, tubing nuts, and O-ring

Detailed Product Overview

The Cardone Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly, Part Number 3L-1118, is a steering system repair component for hydraulic rack and pinion setups. It is engineered for the 2006-2010 Dodge Ram 1500 and 2011-2012 Ram 1500 with short fluid tube configurations, helping maintain proper hydraulic transfer between steering components. If you are replacing worn, leaking, or damaged steering tubing on a Ram 1500, this assembly provides the correct form and connection details for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Applications

• Steering fluid leaks at the rack and pinion transfer line
• Corroded or damaged hydraulic tubing on Ram 1500 trucks
• Loss of steering assist caused by line deterioration
• Improper sealing at tubing connections
• Replacement of a worn short fluid tube assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the short fluid tube rack and pinion hydraulic transfer tubing configuration before installation. Confirm the year, make, and model match the listed fitment for your Dodge Ram 1500 or Ram 1500. Inspect mating surfaces, replace contaminated fluid as needed, and follow factory service procedures for bleeding the steering system after installation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs this Rack and Pinion Hydraulic Transfer Tubing Assembly to meet OEM performance targets for form, fit, and function. The use of new tubing, connectors, and seals where applicable supports a direct-replacement repair approach for the specified Ram 1500 applications.