Maval 95453M Rack and Pinion Assembly

Maval Remanufactured Rack and Pinion for Ford and Mercury

The Maval 95453M remanufactured rack and pinion assembly is built for steering service on select Ford and Mercury applications. It is a direct-fit steering gear solution for 2006-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer models.

Maval’s Remanufactured Rack and Pinion line focuses on restoring steering function with application-specific dimensions and port configurations. This 95453M unit uses an aluminum casting, O-ring hose ports, and includes inner tie rods for a more complete steering gear assembly.

Key Features

• Remanufactured rack and pinion assembly for steering repair
• Fits 2006-2010 Ford Explorer, N/A
• Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, N/A
• Fits 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, N/A
• Aluminum casting material
• Inner tie rods included
• 2 mounting holes with 15.25 in. / 387.35 mm spacing
• 3.69 total turns lock to lock
• O-ring hose port type
• Input shaft diameter: 0.73 in. / 18.42 mm
• Rack length: 50.25 in. / 1276.35 mm

Detailed Description

The Maval 95453M rack and pinion assembly is a remanufactured steering gear for Ford Explorer, Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and Mercury Mountaineer vehicles within the listed model years. It is engineered around the original mounting and hydraulic connection points, including two mounting holes, O-ring hose ports, and the specified input shaft dimensions for proper steering system service. With inner tie rods included and a 3.69 lock-to-lock ratio, this assembly supports restoration of steering response and rack movement in the original application.

This part cross-references Cardone Reman 22-292 for the same application. The Maval 95453M part number is also associated with OE reference 8L2Z-3504B.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive steering play in the rack and pinion assembly
• Fluid leakage at the steering gear hose ports
• Rough, inconsistent, or delayed steering response
• Wear in the original rack housing or internal steering components
• Noise or binding related to a failing steering gear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify mounting hole spacing, input shaft dimensions, hose port type, and rack length before installation. Confirm the vehicle application against the listed fitment for 2006-2010 Ford Explorer, 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, and 2006-2010 Mercury Mountaineer. After installation, the steering system should be inspected, bled, and aligned according to service procedures for the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

This Maval remanufactured rack and pinion assembly is built as a steering replacement part for the specified Ford and Mercury applications. Its remanufactured construction and application-specific dimensions support consistent fitment for the listed vehicles.