Maval 9163M Rack and Pinion Assembly

Maval 9163M Remanufactured Rack and Pinion

The Maval 9163M is a remanufactured rack and pinion assembly for select Toyota and Lexus applications. It is built with steel and aluminum casting materials and includes inner tie rods, making it a direct steering-system replacement for vehicles that need restored steering response and rack integrity.

This Remanufactured Rack and Pinion line from Maval focuses on OE-style steering fitment and serviceable replacement coverage for import vehicles. For shoppers searching for a reman rack and pinion assembly for Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, or Lexus ES300, part number 9163M provides the core steering gear assembly needed for repair work.

Key Features

• Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly
• Includes inner tie rods
• Steel and aluminum casting materials
• O-ring hose port type
• Pressure port thread size: M16 x 1.5
• Return port thread size: M17 x 1.5
• Input shaft diameter: 0.75 in. / 18.95 mm
• Input shaft length: 2 in. / 50.8 mm
• Rack length: 51.38 in. / 1304.93 mm
• Total turns lock to lock: 3

Detailed Description

Maval 9163M is a remanufactured steering rack assembly engineered for vehicles using a two-mount-hole rack design and O-ring hydraulic connections. The unit is specified with a 3-turn lock-to-lock ratio, a 51.38-inch rack length, and threaded pressure and return ports sized M16 x 1.5 and M17 x 1.5. These details matter when matching a replacement rack to the original steering system on 1992-1999 Toyota Camry, 1995-1999 Toyota Avalon, and 1997-1998 Lexus ES300 models.

This part cross-references Cardone Reman 26-1607 for the same application. Part number 9163M is also listed for Toyota Camry, Toyota Avalon, and Lexus ES300 steering repair searches where a remanufactured rack and pinion assembly is required.

What It Helps Repair

• Steering play or looseness from a worn rack assembly
• Hydraulic leaks at the rack or port connections
• Rough or inconsistent steering effort
• Excessive steering wheel free play
• Noise or binding from internal rack wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the original rack uses two mounting holes, O-ring hose ports, and the listed port thread sizes before installation. Confirm input shaft dimensions, rack length, and lock-to-lock turns against the removed unit to ensure proper steering geometry. Because this assembly includes inner tie rods, compare the replacement to the vehicle’s existing steering linkage and inspect related components such as outer tie rods, boots, and hydraulic lines during service.

Quality Assurance

Maval remanufactured steering components are built as replacement assemblies for direct-fit service on the listed Toyota and Lexus applications. Confirm all measurements and fitment details against the vehicle before installation to ensure the correct steering rack selection.