Flaming River Tri-5 5 Power Rack and Pinion - Manual (Page 12)

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55-57 Chevy Rack & Pinion Installation
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Bleeding the System
1) Raise the front wheels off the ground and support vehicle on jack stands.
2) Turn the wheel to the left lock and fill the reservoir with high-quality power steering fluid and allow vehicle to sit for 2
minutes.
3) With the engine off and someone checking the fluid level rotate the steering wheel lock to lock 20 times filling with fluid as
necessary.
4) With the engine running, rotate the steering wheel back and forth from lock-to-lock. Repeat several times. Check fluid
level and add fluid if necessary.
5) Lower the vehicle on the ground and with the engine running, repeat step 4. Check fluid level and add if necessary.
Always consult your factory manual for proper torque settings for your vehicle.
N OTE : If the fluid is extremely foamy, let the vehicle sit for a few minutes and repeat steps 1-5.
N OTE : Trapped air in the system will cause a milky appearance in the fluid. Trapped air will also cause the fluid level to rise in the
reservoir when the engine is not running.
Torque Specs
Cradle to Frame Mounting Bolts 40-45 ft lbs
Outer Tie Rod Ends to Spindle 30-40 ft lbs
Universal Joint Set Screws 25 ft-lbs
If using a stainless line kit follow the
instructions that are included in your kit. FR1610 Power Steering Line Kit is
Available Separately
Install your power steering lines to
the correct pressure or return
ports.
See picture to the right.