Replace a worn or leaking 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier steering rack, or the one in a 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder or 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, with the Hitachi Astemo Rack and Pinion PSG0024. Hitachi Astemo describes it as an actual OE part, supplied new, and it is a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
A rack and pinion turns the rotation of the steering wheel into the side-to-side movement that steers the wheels. This is a hydraulic unit, and it ships with its tie rods already included.
- Actual OE part: New, as described by Hitachi Astemo.
- Tie rods included: Comes with both the inner and the outer tie rods.
- Hydraulic type: Has an M14×1.5 inlet line fitting thread and a 10.0 mm outlet line fitting diameter.
- Steering input shaft: Has 36 splines.
Signs this part may need replacing include fluid leaking at the rack, play or looseness in the steering, clunking when turning, or unusually heavy steering. Mounting hardware is not included. Check the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether the originals may be reused. A wheel alignment is recommended after installation. Quantity per application: 1. Country of origin: China.
- 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier. Engine: All
- 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder. Engine: All
- 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra. Engine: All
See the "Vehicles it fits" section for every listed vehicle.
Interchange: 49001-ZP00A · 49001-ZP50A
973033 · 49001EA000 · 3100173 · 49001ZP00A · 49001ZP50A
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
973033, 49001EA000, 49001-ZP00A, 49001-ZP50A, 3100173
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder rack and pinion come with tie rods?
Yes. PSG0024 includes both the inner and the outer tie rods. Mounting hardware is not included, so check the vehicle service information for the correct fasteners and whether they may be reused.
Is this a 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra rack and pinion?
Yes. It is listed for the 2005-2015 Nissan Xterra, the 2005-2019 Nissan Frontier and the 2005-2012 Nissan Pathfinder, with one used per vehicle.
What are signs a rack and pinion assembly may need replacing?
Common signs are fluid leaking at the rack, play or looseness in the steering, clunking when turning, or heavy steering. Diagnose the cause first, because other steering parts can cause similar symptoms.
Is PSG0024 an OE part?
Hitachi Astemo describes PSG0024 as an actual OE part, supplied new. Its country of origin is China.
What line fittings and input shaft does it have?
It is a hydraulic rack with an M14×1.5 inlet line fitting thread and a 10.0 mm outlet line fitting diameter. The steering input shaft has 36 splines.
