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Cardone 97-2310 Rack and Pinion Assembly
Overview of Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-2310
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-2310 is designed for precise steering control and reliable performance. Engineered to fit Subaru Impreza, Legacy, and Outback models, this new assembly ensures consistent handling and responsiveness.
- Constructed from durable aluminum casting material for strength and lightweight performance
- Includes tie rod ends for a complete steering solution
- Black steering rack color for corrosion resistance and durability
- Input shaft diameter of 0.68 inches (17.3 mm) and length of 2.80 inches (71 mm)
- Rack length measures 47.64 inches (1210 mm) for proper fitment
- Pressure port thread size M14 x 1.5 and return port thread size M16 x 1.5
- Distance between mounting holes is 3.43 inches (87 mm) with two mounting holes
- Total turns lock to lock is 3.2 for responsive steering feedback
About the Rack and Pinion Assembly Product Line
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly product line focuses on delivering complete steering gear replacements that meet or exceed OEM specifications. This assembly includes all necessary components such as the rack, pinion, and tie rod ends, providing a comprehensive solution for steering system repairs. The 97-2310 part number is part of this line, engineered to restore steering precision and vehicle control for compatible Subaru models.
Detailed Product Description
This rack and pinion assembly features a robust aluminum casting that balances durability with weight savings. The precise input shaft dimensions and mounting hole spacing ensure a direct fit for Subaru Impreza, Legacy, and Outback vehicles. The included tie rod ends simplify installation and help maintain proper alignment. Thread sizes for pressure and return ports are designed to match factory specifications, supporting hydraulic steering systems. The black finish on the steering rack offers protection against corrosion, extending the service life of the component.
Common Steering Issues Addressed
- Steering wheel play or looseness
- Difficulty in steering or heavy steering effort
- Uneven or excessive tire wear due to misalignment
- Leaking power steering fluid from worn seals
- Noise or clunking sounds during steering maneuvers
Installation Notes and Tips
- Verify compatibility with Subaru Impreza, Legacy, or Outback before installation
- Ensure all mounting holes align correctly with vehicle chassis
- Use proper torque specifications for mounting bolts and fittings
- Bleed the power steering system after installation to remove air
- Check and adjust wheel alignment following replacement
Quality Assurance and Warranty
The Cardone Rack and Pinion Assembly 97-2310 is supplied new and meets industry standards for quality and durability. It includes a tag and instruction sheet to assist with installation. While specific warranty details are not provided here, Cardone products typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship.
| Brand | Cardone |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 97-2310 |
| Position | Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| Casting Material | Aluminum |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (in) | 3.43 |
| Distance Between Mounting Holes (mm) | 87.00 |
| E-Waste | No |
| Hose Port Type | Seat/Seat |
| Input Shaft Diameter (in) | 0.68 |
| Input Shaft Diameter (mm) | 17.30 |
| Input Shaft Length (in) | 2.80 |
| Input Shaft Length (mm) | 71.00 |
| Number of Mounting Holes | 2 |
| Package Contents | Rack and Pinion, Tag, Instruction Sheet |
| Pressure Port Thread Size | M14 x 1.5 |
| Product Condition | New |
| Rack Length (in) | 47.64 |
| Rack Length (mm) | 1210.00 |
| Return Port Thread Size | M16 x 1.5 |
| Steering Rack Color | Black |
| Thread Length (in) | 2.32 |
| Thread Length (mm) | 59.00 |
| Tie Rod Ends Included | Yes |
| Total Turns Lock to Lock | 3.2 |
This part fits 42 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX Premium | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | Outback Sport | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | Sport | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5i | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5 GT | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Impreza | R | N/A | Before 09/21/2008; 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0 R Premier | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0 R | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | GT Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.0R | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Special Edition | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Touring | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Legacy | Base | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2009 | Subaru | Outback | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.0R | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza | 2.5i | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza | WRX | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza | Sport | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Impreza | Outback Sport | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 3.0 | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | GT Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | GT | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | Touring | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.0 | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Special Edition | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2008 | Subaru | Outback | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | GT Limited | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | GT | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Legacy | 2.5i Special Edition | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
| 2007 | Subaru | Outback | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Legacy | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2006 | Subaru | Outback | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2005 | Subaru | Legacy | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly | |
| 2005 | Subaru | Outback | N/A | 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 Seal Kit; with Hydraulic Power; Rack and Pinion Assembly |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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