Steering rack ID and data

[firesnail]

I've bought a replacement used steering rack and plan to give it the once over before having it fitted.

To the left of the attached photo is what might be a logo, but I don't recognise it and don't know who made it. The part number is A906 460 1400 and I'm after assembly torque values and the grease spec if anyone can help? A service manual would be even better, but not easy to pin down without a manufacturer name. It's a right hand drive unit.

Thanks in advance for any pointers.

 

[Petrol Pete]

The following are the list of well-known manufacturers of steering racks:

• Stiletto Steering Rack
• Quaife Steering Rack
• Trw Steering Rack
• Howe Steering Rack
• Maval Steering Rack
• Zf Steering Rack
• Hirsche Steering Rack
• Lizarte Steering Rack
• Bosch Steering Rack
• Elstock Steering Rack
• Amk Steering Rack
• Shaftec Steering Rack

 

[firesnail]

Thanks.

Bilstein or Bosch are the only possibilities I've found for the Mercedes number stamped on the cylinder, but the other numbers don't give any product match for these companies. Maybe it is from a company which no longer makes or supports the product.

 

[firesnail]

Well, here's a better shot of the logo. There's also an SAE J452383 marking. I can trace this as suitable for the vehicle, but not to any manufacturer. There are a few parts which need replacing now.