Remanufactured ELECTRONIC POWER STEERING RACK AND PINION

Expertly remanufactured to rigorous quality and performance standards, Product Description CARDONE® Electronic Power Steering Rack and Pinions are equipped with brand-new, premium components to guarantee exceptional longevity and Features and Benefits reliability. Each unit undergoes CARDONE’s Factory Test Drive, simulating Signs of Wear and extreme operating conditions while verifying all on-car communications. Troubleshooting All rubber sealing components are replaced, and a specialized lubricant is applied to drastically increase longevity. FAQs

• 100% replacement of rubber sealing components

• Application of specialized lubricant(s) for extended life

• Finished in protective coating to prevent corrosion and rust

• All rack & pinion/gearbox units meet or exceed O.E. form, fit and function.

Signs of Wear and Troubleshooting

• Knocking or clunking

• Vibrations

• Power Steering Assist System failure warning on Driver Information Center.

• A catch or bind going into or coming out of a turn in either direction.

• Intermittent high pitched screeching noise similar to the sound of a motor being actuated.

Subscribe to receive email notification whenever cardone.com we introduce new products or technical videos. Tech Service: 888-280-8324 Click Steering Tech Help for technical tips, articles and installation videos. Rev Date:Rev 063015 Date: 021518 • Vehicle has a tendency to wander requiring the driver to make frequent and random and steering wheel corrections to either direction. Product Description

• Shimmy; driver observes small or large, consistent, rotational oscillations Features and Benefits of the steering wheel caused by various road surfaces or side-to-side Signs of Wear and (lateral) tire/wheel movements. Troubleshooting • Poor return ability or sticky steering; the poor return of the steering FAQs wheel to center after a turn.

• Hard steering or lack of assist can result from either electrical or mechanical conditions.

• Feedback; driver feels a roughness in the steering wheel when the vehicle is driven over rough pavement.

• Excessive steering wheel play; driver experiences excessive steering wheel movement before vehicle starts turning in the direction chosen by driver.

• Vehicle drifts or pulls in one direction; driver feels a tugging sensation that must be overcome to keep the vehicle going straight.

FAQs

What do you replace on the rack? • Rubber seals, dust boots, wear items, lubricant(s), clamps and bearings are replaced 100%. Dampers, lock washers and drive belts are replaced where applicable.

Are the racks the same design as my original? • Yes, all units produced are verified to function to O.E. design specifications. Potential O.E. failure modes are evaluated and validated improvements are made.

Are there any precautions before I install? • Yes, the steering wheel must be held in a straight-ahead position using a suitable tool to prevent rotation while the intermediate shaft is disconnected from the rack and pinion. Failure to do so can result in damage to the clock spring within the steering column. If rotation of the intermediate shaft is suspected, the clock spring must be removed and re-centered.

Do I have to do any type of relearn after installation? • Yes, these systems are equipped with torque angle sensors in the steering column that need to be recalibrated after installation of the replacement rack and pinion. Can I install one of your racks on my custom or classic vehicle? Product Description • Not recommended; radical modifications would be needed for installation of a modern electronic steering rack and pinion on a vehicle other than Features and Benefits the O.E .Manufacturer intended application. Signs of Wear and Troubleshooting

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