Gates 348519 Rack and Pinion Seal Kit

Rack & Pinion Seal Kit for Audi Steering Repair

Gates Power Steering Repair Kit 348519 is a rack and pinion seal kit for servicing leaking steering gear assemblies. It is listed for 2002-2003 Audi A4 and 2002-2003 Audi A4 Quattro with a 38mm housing bore, making it a direct-fit option for common Audi A4 steering rack seal repair needs.

Key Features

• Rack & pinion seal kit for power steering repair
• Type: Rack & Pinion Seal Kit
• Application-specific fitment for 38mm housing bore steering racks
• Compatible with 2002-2003 Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro
• Gates part number 348519 for catalog and cross-reference use

Product Details

This Gates Power Steering Repair Kit is built for steering rack sealing service on select Audi applications. Use it when the rack and pinion assembly shows signs of fluid leakage at the seals, especially on 2002-2003 Audi A4 and Audi A4 Quattro models with a 38mm housing bore. Gates 348519 is also referenced by interchange numbers 5-2424, 36-348519, 8925, and OSC 2424 for the same application.

The Gates Power Steering Repair Kit line focuses on steering system sealing service, giving technicians a repair-focused solution for rack and pinion maintenance rather than a full steering gear replacement. For Audi A4 steering rack seal repair, this part number helps narrow selection by housing bore and model year.

What It Can Help Address

• Power steering fluid leaking from the rack and pinion assembly
• Seepage around steering rack seals
• Loss of steering assist caused by fluid loss
• Contamination of steering components from leaking fluid
• Steering repair needs on a 38mm housing bore rack

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the steering rack housing bore before ordering, since this kit is listed for 38mm housing bore applications. Confirm the vehicle as a 2002-2003 Audi A4 or 2002-2003 Audi A4 Quattro and compare the original rack configuration to the part listing before disassembly. Clean the steering gear thoroughly during service and inspect related seals and surfaces for wear before reassembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates is a recognized aftermarket brand in power steering repair components, and part number 348519 is cataloged for the specified Audi steering applications. Fitment is limited to the vehicles and rack configuration shown above.