Flaming River Corvette Rack and Pinion 1963-82 - Manual (Page 9)

Universal Joint Installation
Dimple
1) Install the support bearing bracket onto
the rear cradle mounting bolt.
2) Using a 3/4” wooden dowel rod, mock
up the steering shaft to obtain the correct
shaft lengths and u-joint angle.
3) Once the correct shaft lengths are
obtained, install shafts and u-joints
snugging down each set screw so that it
leaves a mark in the shaft.
4) Remove the shafts and using a 1/4” drill
bit, dimple each mark left by the set
screws.
5) Re-install the shafts and u-joints using
a red thread locker on the set screw
threads. Tighten each set screw to
25 ft lbs. and then tighten all jam nuts
securely.
** We recommend that you regulary inspect the
u-joint set screws for tightness.**
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Flaming River Industries
1-800-648-8022
FRxxxx Rev.A
01/05/11
Note: Depending on u-joint alignment, It may
be neccessary to shorten the factory steer-
ing column by either trimming the the steering
column shaft (63-66) or collapsing the column
shaft (67-82) until the splines meet teh end of
the column tube. (example shown in picture to
left).