A1 CARDONE 26-1400 rack and pinion for the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy is a remanufactured unit that moves the tie rods as you turn the wheel. It is also sold as a rack and pinion assembly.
- Final protective coating applied to extend the life of the unit, where applicable
- 100% performance testing, plus 100% hydraulic testing for flow and leakage, where applicable
- Racks surfaced to precise specifications to prevent leaking between chambers
- New o-rings and lip seals, plus new spool valve seals and rack donut seals, where applicable
- Valve housings with polished micro-finish sleeves for durability, where applicable
- Remanufacturing reduces the energy and raw material needed to make a new part by 80%
Quick facts
- Part: A1 CARDONE 26-1400 rack and pinion
- Also called: rack and pinion assembly
- Fits: 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy
- Condition: Remanufactured
A fluid leak, a whine from the power steering pump, extra play in the wheel or a wheel that won't return to center can mean the rack is worn. The pump, the hoses, the tie rods and the wheel alignment can be behind these signs too, so find the cause before you buy a replacement.
Fits
It is a direct-fit rack and pinion for the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, re-engineered, built and tested to meet or exceed O.E. fit and performance.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Steering input shaft: grooved, 20 splines, 0.645 in (16.38 mm) diameter
- Inlet line fitting: male, 0.546 in (13.87 mm) diameter
- Outlet line fitting: male, 0.459 in (11.66 mm) diameter
- Total turns lock to lock: 3.437
- Mounting hole quantity: 1
Build and materials
- Condition: Remanufactured
- Inner tie rods: included
- Outer tie rods: not included
- Country of origin: Mexico
In the box
One rack and pinion with its inner tie rods, one sealing kit and one instruction sheet. This listing holds one unit, and the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy takes one. Mounting hardware, mounting brackets and outer tie rods are not included, so plan on new hardware, since the old pieces may not be reusable.
Installation notes
- An instruction sheet comes with the unit for the installation steps.
- The steering system must be bled after installation, and this may take a few attempts depending on the design of the system.
Interchange: 34110AC040 · 34140AA040
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the rack and pinion for a 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 26-1400 fits the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, and the car takes one rack and pinion.
Yes. A1 CARDONE 26-1400 is a rack and pinion for the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, and the Legacy takes one.
Does this A1 CARDONE steering rack come with tie rods?
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 includes inner tie rods, a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
Yes, the inner tie rods are included, along with a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
Do the inner tie rods come with this rack and pinion?
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 includes inner tie rods, a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
Yes, the inner tie rods are included, along with a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
What size are the input shaft and line fittings on this rack and pinion?
The grooved input shaft has 20 splines and is 16.38 mm (0.645 in) in diameter. The male inlet line fitting is 13.87 mm (0.546 in) and the male outlet line fitting is 11.66 mm (0.459 in) in diameter.
It is remanufactured. New o-rings and lip seals go in, along with new spool valve seals and rack donut seals, where applicable.
Is the A1 CARDONE steering rack remanufactured or new?
The grooved input shaft has 20 splines and is 16.38 mm (0.645 in) in diameter. The male inlet line fitting is 13.87 mm (0.546 in) and the male outlet line fitting is 11.66 mm (0.459 in) in diameter.
It is remanufactured. New o-rings and lip seals go in, along with new spool valve seals and rack donut seals, where applicable.
What signs does a worn rack and pinion show, such as whining or slow return to center?
Fluid leaking from the rack, a whine when steering or a wheel that is slow to return to center can mean wear. A shop can test the hydraulic system.
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 has a grooved input shaft with 20 splines, 16.38 mm across. The male inlet fitting is 13.87 mm and the male outlet fitting is 11.66 mm.
What are the input shaft and line fitting sizes on 26-1400?
Fluid leaking from the rack, a whine when steering or a wheel that is slow to return to center can mean wear. A shop can test the hydraulic system.
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 has a grooved input shaft with 20 splines, 16.38 mm across. The male inlet fitting is 13.87 mm and the male outlet fitting is 11.66 mm.
Why is the power steering pump whining after installing a rack and pinion?
Bleed the steering system: air left in it is the most likely cause of the whine, and bleeding can take a few attempts. An instruction sheet comes with A1 CARDONE 26-1400.
Air in the system is the most likely cause, and the steering system must be bled. This may take a few attempts, depending on the design of the system.
Why is my power steering pump whining after I fitted a replacement rack and pinion?
Bleed the steering system: air left in it is the most likely cause of the whine, and bleeding can take a few attempts. An instruction sheet comes with A1 CARDONE 26-1400.
Air in the system is the most likely cause, and the steering system must be bled. This may take a few attempts, depending on the design of the system.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 26-1400 the right 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy rack and pinion?
Yes. A1 CARDONE 26-1400 fits the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, and the car takes one rack and pinion.
Yes. A1 CARDONE 26-1400 is a rack and pinion for the 1996-1999 Subaru Legacy, and the Legacy takes one.
Does this A1 CARDONE steering rack come with tie rods?
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 includes inner tie rods, a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
Yes, the inner tie rods are included, along with a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
Do the inner tie rods come with this rack and pinion?
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 includes inner tie rods, a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
Yes, the inner tie rods are included, along with a sealing kit and an instruction sheet. Outer tie rods, mounting hardware and mounting brackets are not included.
What size are the input shaft and line fittings on this rack and pinion?
The grooved input shaft has 20 splines and is 16.38 mm (0.645 in) in diameter. The male inlet line fitting is 13.87 mm (0.546 in) and the male outlet line fitting is 11.66 mm (0.459 in) in diameter.
It is remanufactured. New o-rings and lip seals go in, along with new spool valve seals and rack donut seals, where applicable.
Is the A1 CARDONE steering rack remanufactured or new?
The grooved input shaft has 20 splines and is 16.38 mm (0.645 in) in diameter. The male inlet line fitting is 13.87 mm (0.546 in) and the male outlet line fitting is 11.66 mm (0.459 in) in diameter.
It is remanufactured. New o-rings and lip seals go in, along with new spool valve seals and rack donut seals, where applicable.
What signs does a worn rack and pinion show, such as whining or slow return to center?
Fluid leaking from the rack, a whine when steering or a wheel that is slow to return to center can mean wear. A shop can test the hydraulic system.
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 has a grooved input shaft with 20 splines, 16.38 mm across. The male inlet fitting is 13.87 mm and the male outlet fitting is 11.66 mm.
What are the input shaft and line fitting sizes on 26-1400?
Fluid leaking from the rack, a whine when steering or a wheel that is slow to return to center can mean wear. A shop can test the hydraulic system.
A1 CARDONE 26-1400 has a grooved input shaft with 20 splines, 16.38 mm across. The male inlet fitting is 13.87 mm and the male outlet fitting is 11.66 mm.
Why is the power steering pump whining after installing a rack and pinion?
Bleed the steering system: air left in it is the most likely cause of the whine, and bleeding can take a few attempts. An instruction sheet comes with A1 CARDONE 26-1400.
Air in the system is the most likely cause, and the steering system must be bled. This may take a few attempts, depending on the design of the system.
Why is my power steering pump whining after I fitted a replacement rack and pinion?
Bleed the steering system: air left in it is the most likely cause of the whine, and bleeding can take a few attempts. An instruction sheet comes with A1 CARDONE 26-1400.
Air in the system is the most likely cause, and the steering system must be bled. This may take a few attempts, depending on the design of the system.
