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Dorman 601-903 Rack and Pinion Assembly - Front
| Brand | Dorman 601-903 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front |
| Type | Electric |
| Type | Eléctrico |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | Non |
| Grade Type | Reemplazo estándar |
| Grade Type | Standard replacement |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | No |
| Gasket Or Seal Included | Non |
| Mounting Hole Quantity | 2 |
| Mounting Brackets Included | No |
| Mounting Brackets Included | Non |
| Bellows Color | Black |
| Bellows Color | Negro |
| Bellows Color | Noir |
| Outer Tie Rods Included | No |
| Outer Tie Rods Included | Non |
| End To End Length | 1453.5 |
| Total Turns Lock To Lock | 3.5 |
| Steering Input Shaft Spline Quantity | 0 |
| Steering Input Shaft Diameter | 22 |
| Inner Tie Rods Included | Oui |
| Inner Tie Rods Included | Sí |
| Inner Tie Rods Included | Yes |
| 9708 | 1 |
| 9708 | 17 |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 cremallera de dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | 2 botas protectoras de la terminal de dirección |
| Contenidos del paquete | 2 terminales de dirección internas |
| Package Contents | 1 steering rack |
| Package Contents | 2 inner tie rods |
| Fits | Ram · 12 vehicles |
OE FIX design. Uses all-new components and updated electronics for a direct replacement.
Protective PCB coating. Helps resist contamination from water, salt, dust, and chemicals.
No dealer programming. Proprietary software mimics original EPS rack functionality.
Cross-references 2020122E, 68230030AA and 68230030AB for the same application. See all 20.
Dorman 601-903 EPS Rack for Ram 1500
Restore steering performance on select Ram 1500 trucks with this Dorman OE FIX electric power steering rack assembly. Part number 601-903 is built with all-new components and updated electronics to address common EPS rack failures that can cause steering heaviness, vibration, or inconsistent effort.
- Electric rack and pinion assembly for front steering applications
- Constructed from 100% new components, not remanufactured
- Redesigned electronics with added surge protection
- Optimized component layout to reduce heat and electrical interference
- UV40 protective coating on the PCB helps resist water, salt, dust, and chemical contamination
- FMVSS-compliant design with try-on, corrosion, water intrusion, and life-cycle testing
- Proprietary software mimics original EPS rack functionality without dealer programming
- Includes inner tie rods and tie rod bellows as listed in package contents
Detailed Fitment and Application
This Dorman 601-903 rack and pinion assembly is engineered for Ram 1500 steering systems with electronic power steering. It fits 2013-2014 Ram 1500, front, VIN starts with 1; 2015-2018 Ram 1500, front, without Sales Code AWL (Freedom Drive Off Road Group); and 2019-2024 Ram 1500 Classic, front, VIN starts with 1. This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.
What It Helps Correct
- Heavy or inconsistent steering effort
- Steering wheel vibration or feedback changes
- EPS rack electrical faults related to heat or interference
- Contamination-related rack malfunction from moisture, salt, dust, or chemicals
- Failure of the original electric steering rack on Ram 1500 trucks
Installation Notes
Installation is straightforward for shops equipped to service EPS systems. No dealer programming is needed; calibration is performed with a tool commonly used by independent repair facilities. Verify VIN and sales-code requirements before ordering, and confirm front-axle steering application on the vehicle.
Quality Assurance
Dorman validates this OE FIX rack through fit, corrosion, water intrusion, and durability testing to support long service life. The assembly is designed to meet FMVSS requirements and uses proprietary software developed to replicate original equipment EPS rack operation.
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Ram | 1500 Classic | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2023 | Ram | 1500 Classic | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2022 | Ram | 1500 Classic | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2021 | Ram | 1500 Classic | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2020 | Ram | 1500 Classic | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2019 | Ram | 1500 Classic | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2018 | Ram | 1500 | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | wo/Sales Code AWL (Freedom Drive Off Road Group) |
| 2017 | Ram | 1500 | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | wo/Sales Code AWL (Freedom Drive Off Road Group) |
| 2016 | Ram | 1500 | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | wo/Sales Code AWL (Freedom Drive Off Road Group) |
| 2015 | Ram | 1500 | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | wo/Sales Code AWL (Freedom Drive Off Road Group) |
| 2014 | Ram | 1500 | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
| 2013 | Ram | 1500 | Crew Cab Pickup | Front | VIN Starts w/1 |
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