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Flaming River Corvette Rack and Pinion 1963-82 User Manual

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Flaming River Industries

1-800-648-8022

FRxxxx Rev.A

01/05/11

Flaming River Rack and Pinion Installation

3)

Install the OEM inner tie rod end into the Flaming River inner tie rod end on the new power rack.

Note: If using the original parts some adjustment of the tie rod assembly may be required when

connecting the to the spindle arm and the travel bar.

4)

To install the outer tie rod end into the

spindles you must load the front sus-

pension. Securely place jack stands un

der the lower control arms and lowering

the car onto the jack stands. Make

sure that your wheels are centered,

then install the outer tie rod into the

rear hole on the spindle arms and tighten

the castle nuts to 30-40ft lbs. Make sure

to install the cotter pins through the castle

nut and tie rod end and bend the tabs

over.

Rack & Cradle Installed

In Car

Outer Tie Rod End

Inner Tie Rod End