Flaming River Chevelle/El Camino Rack and Pinion 1968-72 - Manual (Page 12)

Rack & Pinion Cradle System
68-72 GM A Body
Power Steering
01/15/07
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Installation of the Flaming River Rack and Cradle
1) Install the rack and pinion cradle by sliding it into place between the frame rails, installing the new
hardware using three 7/16” bolts where the gear box was mounted and two 3/8” bolts where the idler
arm was located. Tighten the 7/16” nuts and bolts to 50-65 ft lbs and the 3/8” nuts and bolts to 40 -45
ft lbs.
2) To install the Flaming River rack and travel bar system rotate the travel bar over the lip of the cross
member, next position the rack into place and install the rack to the cradle using the mounting
brackets provided. Once you have adjusted the pinion angle tighten the 4 mounting bracket bolts and
the 2 ¼-20 set screws to lock the rack in place.
Installing Cradle In-between Frame Rails
Installing Bolts
into Frame Rail
Tighten All
Nuts & Bolts