Flaming River Tri-5 5 Power Rack and Pinion - Manual (Page 10)

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55-57 Chevy Rack & Pinion Installation
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Installation of Flaming River Steering Column Con’t
6) Column Shift Only: Plug in the neutral safety switch
Installation of the Power Rack and Pinion Cradle System
1) Slide the Rack and Pinion Cradle Assembly in-between the frame rails and insert the (3) mounting bolts on the driver’s side
and the (2) on the passenger side. Install support bearing and bracket on the rear bolt (white arrow with dotted line). Tighten
mounting hardware to 40- 45ft lbs.
Power Rack & Pinion Universal Joint System
1)The Flaming River Power Rack and Pinion Cradle Assembly comes preassembled from the factory, however you may need to
adjust the pinion angle for proper u-joint alignment. – First loosen the set screws on the pillow block clamps, next loosen the (4)
four pillow block clamp mounting bolts, then adjust your pinion angle. Once your pinion angle is set tighten the (4) four pillow
block mounting clamp bolts and then the set screws.