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Cardone 97-1041 Rack and Pinion Assembly
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Rack and Pinion Assembly
Fitment: Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu, Colorado, Canyon, i-370, i-290, i-280, and i-350
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Overview of Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-1041
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-1041 is engineered for precise steering control and durability. Designed specifically for Chevrolet Canyon, Colorado, GMC Canyon, Colorado, and Isuzu i-280, i-290, i-350, and i-370 models, this assembly ensures reliable performance and fitment.
- Constructed with lightweight aluminum casting material
- Includes tie rod ends for complete steering system replacement
- Features O-ring type hose ports for secure hydraulic connections
- Rack length of 48.58 inches (1234 mm) for accurate fit
- Input shaft diameter of 0.66 inches (16.8 mm) and length of 1.59 inches (40.5 mm)
- Two mounting holes spaced 2.32 inches (59 mm) apart
- Comes with a seal kit and instruction sheet for installation
- Black steering rack color for corrosion resistance
- Total turns lock to lock: 3 for responsive steering
Detailed Product Description
This Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-1041 is part of the Rack and Pinion Assembly product line, designed to meet OEM specifications for steering gear and related components. The aluminum casting material reduces weight while maintaining strength and durability. The assembly includes tie rod ends, which simplifies installation and ensures compatibility with the vehicle's steering linkage. The O-ring hose port type provides a reliable seal for hydraulic fluid, minimizing leaks and maintaining consistent steering performance.
The rack length of 48.58 inches (1234 mm) and the precise spacing of mounting holes (2.32 inches or 59 mm) ensure a proper fit for the specified Chevrolet, GMC, and Isuzu models. The input shaft dimensions (0.66 inches diameter and 1.59 inches length) are designed to match the vehicle's steering column interface. The black finish on the steering rack offers protection against corrosion and wear.
Compatible Vehicles and Applications
This rack and pinion assembly is compatible with the following makes and models:
- Chevrolet Canyon and Colorado
- GMC Canyon and Colorado
- Isuzu i-280, i-290, i-350, and i-370
It is intended for use in steering systems requiring a rack and pinion assembly with the specified dimensions and features.
Common Issues Addressed by This Rack and Pinion Assembly
- Steering play or looseness causing imprecise handling
- Leaking hydraulic fluid from worn seals or ports
- Difficulty in steering or increased effort required
- Noise or clunking sounds during steering maneuvers
- Uneven or unstable vehicle steering response
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with vehicle make and model before installation
- Use the included seal kit to replace all seals for leak prevention
- Follow the instruction sheet carefully for mounting hole alignment and torque specifications
- Check and adjust steering alignment after installation
- Inspect tie rod ends for proper fit and secure attachment
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-1041 is supplied new and meets industry standards for quality and durability. It undergoes rigorous testing to ensure reliable performance in demanding driving conditions. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult product documentation or Cardone directly for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 97-1041 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Casting Material | Aluminum |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 2.32 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 59 |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | O-ring |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.66 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 16.8 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 1.59 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 40.5 |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 2 |
| Package Contents | Rack and Pinion, Instricution Sheet, Tag, Seal Kit |
| Pressure Port ID Size | 12 |
| Product Condition | New |
| Rack Length (in) | 48.58 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1234 |
| Return Port ID Size | 11.12 |
| Steering Rack Color | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 2.36 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 60 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 3 |
This part fits 41 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Drive Type | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2012 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2012 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2012 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2012 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2011 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2011 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2011 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2011 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2010 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2010 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2010 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2010 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2009 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2009 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | Inner tie rods included; in-line filter recommended for warranty maintenance, OE fluid and system flushing for hydraulic power.; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2009 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | 5.3L | V8 | N/A | with Chassis Package ( Z85 ); 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2008 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | Isuzu | i-370 | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2007 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2007 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | Isuzu | i-290 | N/A | with Off Road Package; with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | Isuzu | i-370 | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; 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 | Chevrolet | Colorado | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; From VIN # 68272519; 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2006 | Chevrolet | Colorado | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; From VIN # 68272519; 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 | GMC | Canyon | 4WD | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; From VIN # 68272519; 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 | GMC | Canyon | RWD | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; From VIN # 68272519; 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; Option Codes are on the Service Parts Identification Sticker; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | ||
| 2006 | Isuzu | i-280 | N/A | with Off Road Package (Z71); with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; From VIN # 68272519; 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 | Isuzu | i-350 | N/A | with 16 mm Diameter Tie Rod; From VIN # 68272519; 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:
1592154525912269
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.