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Flaming River Corvette Rack and Pinion 1963-82 User Manual

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Flaming River Rack and Pinion Installation

1)

Install the rack and pinion cradle by sliding it into place between the frame rails. Using the new

hardware, install the three (4) 3/8” bolts on the drivers side using the original holes from the

steering gear box and the additional hole that is located under the factory motor mount. On the

passenger side use idler arm bolts and the additional hole that is located under the factory motor

mount (3) 3/8” bolts and tighten all the bolts and nuts to 40-45 ft. lbs..

Driver Side Mounting

Passenger Side Mounting

2)

To install the Flaming River rack, position the rack into place and install and the rack to the

cradle using the mounting brackets provided. Note: The locking set screw in the center of the rack

mounts can be loosened to adjust the pinion angle which will aid in u-joint

alignment.

Rack & Pinion Mounting

Brackets

Driver Side Mounting

Passenger Side Mounting

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Flaming River Industries

1-800-648-8022

FRxxxx Rev.A

01/05/11