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81 camaro rack & pinion cradle system – Flaming River Camaro Rack & Pinion Cradle Kits 1970-81 User Manual

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70-81 Camaro Rack & Pinion Cradle System

70-81 Camaro

Rack & Pinion Steering

100808 revised

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Original Column Removal

Only perform these steps if using a new Flaming River Steering Column

1) Disconnect the column wiring connectors.
2) Remove the bolts that hold the column floor mount to the firewall.
3) Support the column and remove the bolts that retain the under dash mounting clamp.
4) Remove the factory steering column from the vehicle.

Steering Box and Linkage Removal

Before beginning you must first measure the width of your front end from LEFT outer tie rod end zerk to the RIGHT outer tie rod

end zerk to determine the overall width of your front end. Write dimension here for further reference

1) Remove the pitman arm from the steering box using a pitman arm puller.

2) Remove the two bolts that retain the idler arm to the frame rail.