Steering Rack & Tie Rods for BYD Seal 05, OE 16698550-00

Fit on a steering rack comes down to the mounting position and the fixings underneath the car, not the model name alone. Have a look underneath at where the old rack sits and how it is bolted in, then compare that against the side, the position and the fixings listed for this one. If everything lines up, you can order with confidence. Matching the OE number is still the surest check before you commit to buying.

Go by the number stamped on the rack you are removing, not by memory or by the vehicle it is fitted to. This listing is built around OE 16698550-00, also shown as HAD-3401010-E1. If your old unit carries a different marking, hold off ordering and get that number confirmed before you buy, so the fitment table on this page can be checked against the right figure rather than a guess.

This is a safety-critical steering component, so it is not one to guess at on the drive. Have a look at the photographs on this page to see the size of the unit, the tie rod ends and the fixings involved, and you will see why a proper setup and the right tools matter here. If that setup is beyond what you have at home, get it fitted and the tracking checked by someone qualified rather than risk it.

This assembly travels as a courier delivery rather than a small parcel through the letterbox, and the packaging details are shown on this page. Delivery time is confirmed with your quote. Before you order, check the model and the model year as printed on your registration document, since that is what confirms this steering rack, OE number 16698550-00, is the correct one for your car.

The rack and housing are metal, built to take the constant load of turning the wheels and the underbody knocks that come with mounting position. That is why it is not something to guess at when ordering. Match the OE number on your old rack, 16698550-00, against the fitment table on this page before you buy, so the mounting points and tie rod ends line up with your Seal 05.

It sits underbody, running across the car and connecting to the tie rods that lead out to each front wheel, which is why it takes the full load every time you turn the wheel. Given its position, it is not something to fit on a hunch about compatibility. If you are at all unsure whether this is the right one for your Seal 05, use the quote route on this page and get it confirmed before you buy.