Cardone 97-1029 Rack and Pinion Assembly

Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-1029

Cardone 97-1029 is a new rack and pinion assembly engineered for direct replacement in select GM minivans. It is built to meet or exceed O.E.M. performance and is tested for fit, function, and steering response. Compatible With 2005-2009 Chevrolet Uplander, 2005-2009 Pontiac Montana, 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, and 2005-2007 Saturn Relay.

Product Features

• New rack and pinion assembly with aluminum casting material
• Computerized spool valve balancing for consistent steering feel
• Performance testing for fit, function, and reliable operation
• Supplied with O.E.M.-grade seals, O-rings, and boots for sealing performance and service life
• Environmentally friendly coating on tie rods and lines to help resist rust and maintain a clean appearance
• Inner tie rods included
• O-ring/O-ring hose port design with M18 x 1.5 pressure port and M16 x 1.5 return port threads
• 3 turns lock to lock with a 48.66 in. rack length

Detailed Description

This Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly, part number 97-1029, is engineered using reverse-engineering methods developed over more than 50 years of product analysis. The design addresses original equipment weaknesses while maintaining OEM-style fit and steering performance. It is a direct-fit steering rack for the Chevrolet Uplander, Pontiac Montana, Buick Terraza, and Saturn Relay applications listed below, making it a practical choice for restoring steering precision in hydraulic power steering systems.

This part cross-references GM OE numbers 19167394 and 88963471 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Loose or imprecise steering response
• Internal leakage in the steering rack
• Uneven steering effort or poor on-center feel
• Noise or wear related to aging rack and pinion components
• Rust or deterioration on exposed steering lines and tie rod surfaces

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2005-2009 Chevrolet Uplander, N/A; inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.
• Fits 2005-2009 Pontiac Montana, N/A; inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.
• Fits 2005-2007 Buick Terraza, N/A; inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.
• Fits 2005-2007 Saturn Relay, N/A; inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.
• Verify mounting-hole spacing, input shaft dimensions, and port thread sizes before installation.
• Flush the hydraulic steering system and use OE fluid to help protect the new assembly.

Quality Assurance

Cardone New Rack and Pinion units are built to strict S.A.E. specifications and tested before release to support dependable long-term performance. The Cardone rack and pinion assembly line is designed to deliver OEM-level steering characteristics for service replacement applications.