PWR 42-1114 Rack and Pinion Assembly

PWR 42-1114 Rack and Pinion Assembly

PWR 42-1114 is a hydraulic rack and pinion assembly built for direct-fit replacement in select Ford, Mazda, and Mercury applications. It is engineered for straightforward installation and is 100% tested for leaks, pressure, noise, and function before release.

Key Features

• Hydraulic rack and pinion assembly
• Direct-fit design for easier installation
• USA engineering approved
• Gasket or seal included
• Inner tie rods included
• 2 mounting holes
• Female inlet and outlet line fittings
• End-to-end length: 1140
• Steering input shaft diameter: 18.4
• Total turns lock to lock: 4.1

Application Details

This PWR rack and pinion assembly is compatible with 1995-2003 Ford Explorer, 1999-2001 Ford Explorer, left hand drive, 2001 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, to 04/07/2001, 1998-2000 Ford Ranger, 1997-2001 Mercury Mountaineer, 1998-2000 Mazda B3000, 1998-2000 Mazda B4000, 1998-2001 Mazda B2500, and 2001-2003 Mazda B2300. This part number, 42-1114, also cross-references BBB Industries N101-0117 and Cardone Reman 22-237 for the same application.

What This Part Helps Address

• Steering play or looseness in the rack and pinion assembly
• Hydraulic fluid leaks at the rack, seals, or line fittings
• Noise or rough steering effort during turning
• Uneven steering response caused by worn internal components
• Failure of the original rack and pinion unit

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify steering input shaft diameter, line fitting size, and mounting hole layout before installation. This assembly does not include mounting hardware or mounting brackets, and outer tie rods are not included. Inner tie rods are included, and the unit uses female inlet and outlet fittings with 16 mm line fitting diameters.

Quality Assurance

PWR states that its racks and gears are tested for leaks, pressure, noise, and function, and this assembly is USA engineering approved. The direct-fit design supports a cleaner replacement process on Ford Explorer, Mazda B2500, and related applications.