VW Passat B5/B5.5 W8 Wagon RHD Steering Rack Assembly NEW - Compatible 2000-2005, OEM 3B2422053B

Overview

Brand new complete hydraulic rack-and-pinion steering rack assembly, compatible with right-hand drive Volkswagen Passat B5 and B5.5 models, including the 4.0L W8 Wagon (Variant). Supplied as a complete new assembly — no exchange unit and no core return required.

This is a direct replacement for vehicles suffering from excessive steering play, fluid leaks at the rack seals, heavy or uneven steering effort, or knocking over bumps.

Key features

• Brand new assembly, not reconditioned or used
• Hydraulic power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering gear
• Right-hand drive configuration
• Supplied outright — no old unit return, no core deposit
• Original equipment reference: 3B2422053B / 3B2422053BX
• Manufactured to original equipment dimensions and mounting points

Technical specifications

Compatible vehicle applications

• Volkswagen Passat B5 (3B2) — saloon
• Volkswagen Passat B5.5 (3B3) — saloon
• Volkswagen Passat B5 Variant (3B5)
• Volkswagen Passat B5.5 Variant (3B6) — including 4.0 W8
• Model years: 2000–2005
• Steering configuration: right-hand drive

Engine applications: petrol and diesel variants of the B5/B5.5 range. Confirm your engine code before ordering.

Platform / chassis codes: 3B2, 3B3, 3B5, 3B6 (B5 / B5.5 platform, shared with Audi A4 B5 8D2 / 8D5)

Original equipment reference numbers

3B2422053B · 3B2422053BX · 3B2422052D · 3B2422052E · 3B2422052F · 3B2422052P · 3B2422052Q · 3B2422053C · 3B2422053CX · 8D2422052G · 8D2422052JX · 8D2422052NX · 8D2422053X · 8D2422053JX

Aftermarket cross-references: DRI 711520046R / 711520047R · ELSTOCK 11-0046R / 11-0047R · Re-EX 503-00083R · TRW JRP7600 / JRP7603

Not compatible with: the left-hand drive reference 8D1422053BX. These are different assemblies and do not interchange.

Installation notes

• Professional installation recommended. Steering is a safety-critical system.
• Flush the power steering system and replace the fluid and reservoir filter during fitting.
• Replace inner and outer tie rod ends as required; inspect before reuse.
• Wheel alignment is mandatory after installation.
• Bleed the hydraulic system fully before returning the vehicle to service.
• Check whether your vehicle is fitted with servotronic steering before ordering — servotronic vehicles use a different assembly.
• Vehicles were supplied with either ZF or KOYO steering gears. Physically identify the unit fitted to your vehicle before ordering.

Fitment verification notice

Fitment is based on catalogue data for the right-hand drive Passat B5/B5.5 platform and has not been confirmed against an individual vehicle identification number. Please supply your VIN or registration before ordering and we will verify the correct assembly for your car. If your vehicle is fitted with servotronic steering, or carries a different original equipment number, contact us before purchase.