Maval 98144M Steering Gear Box

Maval Remanufactured Steering Gear Box

The Maval 98144M remanufactured steering gear box is built for direct replacement in select Ford Super Duty trucks, Excursion, and 2011 Saab 9-4X applications. It is a steering gear box with a 4-turn lock-to-lock ratio, reverse pump rotation, and O-ring hose ports for the specified hydraulic setup.

Key Features

• Remanufactured steering gear box from Maval Remanufactured Gearbox
• Part number: 98144M
• 4 total turns lock to lock
• Reverse pump rotation
• O-ring hose port type
• Pressure port thread size: 1/2 x 20
• Return port thread size: 5/8 x 18
• Input shaft type: splined, single flat
• Steering input shaft spline quantity: 29
• Mounting hole quantity: 3
• Output shaft diameter: 1.38 in. (34.93 mm)
• Input shaft diameter: 0.73 in. (18.42 mm)

Product Details

Maval 98144M is a remanufactured steering gear box for vehicles that use the listed shaft, port, and mounting specifications. This unit is cross-referenced to Cardone Reman 27-7569 and interchange number 2C3Z-2504AA for the same application. It is a practical replacement choice for Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford Excursion, and Ford F-350 steering gear applications where the original gear box matches the 36-spline output shaft requirement noted in fitment.

Compatible vehicle coverage includes Fits 1997-2007 Ford F-350, N/A; Fits 2000-2005 Ford Excursion, N/A; Fits 2003-2004 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A; Fits 2003-2004 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A; Fits 1999-2002 Ford F-250 Super Duty, N/A; Fits 1999-2002 Ford F-350 Super Duty, N/A; and Fits 2011 Saab 9-4X, N/A. For Ford Super Duty and Excursion applications, verify the 36-spline output shaft requirement and the vehicle build details before installation.

What This Part Helps Address

• Excessive steering play or looseness at the wheel
• Rough, inconsistent, or delayed steering response
• Hydraulic steering gear leakage at the ports or seals
• Wear-related steering gear noise or binding
• Replacement of a worn steering box on Ford F-250 Super Duty, Ford F-350 Super Duty, Ford Excursion, or Saab 9-4X

Installation Notes

Confirm the steering input shaft spline count, input shaft style, port thread sizes, pump rotation, and mounting pattern before installation. This steering gear box uses a splined, single-flat input shaft with 29 splines and three mounting holes, so matching the original unit is essential for proper fitment. After installation, the steering system should be inspected and bled according to the vehicle service procedure.

Quality Assurance

This Maval remanufactured steering gear box is rebuilt to replace the original steering gear assembly with the specified hydraulic and shaft configuration. The remanufactured design supports a direct-service replacement for the listed Ford and Saab applications when the original equipment specifications match.