Product Description
The JP GROUP Steering rack (1144201000) is an original-equipment-quality mechanical steering gear assembly manufactured by JP GROUP as part of their specialized Classic line. This steering rack converts the rotational input of the steering wheel into lateral linear movement at the front road wheels. Designed exclusively as a manual steering unit, it features tight manufacturing tolerances to eliminate free-play, restoring crisp, communicative road feel and precise tracking to vintage steering geometries.
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer: JP GROUP
- Item Number: 1144201000
- EAN Number: 5705551201509
- Product Condition: New
- Operating Mode: Manual / Mechanical (Strictly for vehicles without power steering)
- Left-hand / Right-hand Drive Configuration: Engineered explicitly for Right-Hand Drive (RHD) vehicles (UK specification)
- Total Length [mm]: 535
- Input Shaft Height [mm]: ~55 (measured from pinion base flange to shaft tip)
- Pinion Spline Count: 40 teeth
Vehicle Compatibility
This Right-Hand Drive manual steering rack is a highly specialized part built exclusively for classic first-generation, front-wheel-drive Volkswagen (VAG) platform applications spanning from the mid-1970s through the early 1990s:
| Car Model | Compatible Engines / Variants | Engine Power (hp / kW) | Year of Manufacture |
|---|---|---|---|
| VW Golf I (17) / Jetta I (16) | 1.1 / 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GTI / 1.8 / 1.5 D / 1.6 D / 1.6 TD | 50 - 112 hp / 37 - 82 kW | 1974 - 1984 |
| VW Golf I Convertible (155) | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / GLI (Manual Steering models only) | 70 - 112 hp / 51 - 82 kW | 1979 - 1993 |
| VW Scirocco I & II (53, 53B) | 1.3 / 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.6 GTI / 1.8 / 1.8 GTI / 1.8 16V | 60 - 139 hp / 44 - 102 kW | 1974 - 1992 |
| VW Caddy I Pickup (14) | 1.5 / 1.6 / 1.8 / 1.6 Diesel (All mechanical RHD setups) | 54 - 95 hp / 40 - 70 kW | 1982 - 1992 |
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Reference Numbers
This replacement manual steering gear assembly swaps seamlessly with or replaces the following original factory codes:
- VAG (VW / AUDI): 172 419 063, 172419063, 172 419 061H, 172419061H