Flaming River Vega Box Centering - Manual

021805
800 Poertner Drive
Berea, OH 44017
1-800-648-8022
www.flamingriver.com
TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1001
STEERING BOX CENTERING INSTRUCTIONS – FR1500/FR1500Q STEEL VEGA BOX, FR1500C/FR1500CQ
CHROME VEGA BOX
WARRANTY: ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR OF PRODUCT DEEMED
DEFECTIVE BY THE FACTORY.
ANY LABOR INCURRED IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
WEIGHT: 12 lbs.
IMPORTANT!!! It is critical that the steering box be at the center position BEFORE installation. Incorrect
centering will cause loose steering and premature wear. (Refer to picture to align paint dots.)
20:1 RATIO GEAR BOX – FR1500, FR1500C
NOTE: All boxes are pre-lubricated and pre-adjusted to factory specifications.
DO NOT ADJUST THE STEERING BOX!!!
1) Place the steering box in a bench vise and be certain the box is held securely.
2) Attach a 5/8”-36 u-joint to the pinion input shaft.
3) Turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) all the way to the right lock.
4) Turn the shaft to the left (counterclockwise) all the way to the left lock. (approx. 5 turns)
5) Turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) half the number of turns. (approx. 2-½ turns) You should feel
the box tighten when at the center.
6) The wide spline on the sector shaft will align with the dot dimple above the center of the sector shaft
area of the box casting.
16:1 RATIO GEAR BOX – FR1500Q, FR1500CQ
1) Place the steering box in a bench vise and be certain the box is held securely.
2) Attach a 5/8”-36 u-joint to the pinion input shaft.
3) Turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) all the way to the right lock.
4) Turn the shaft to the left (counterclockwise) all the way to the left lock (approx. 4 turns)
5) Turn the shaft to the right (clockwise) half the number of turns. (approx 2 turns) You should feel the
box tighten when at the center.
6) The wide spline on the sector shaft will align with the dot dimple above the center of the sector shaft
area of the box casting.
Paint stripe
indicates
centered shaft.
Paint may or
may not be on
box.
Pinion Shaft
Size:
5/8”-36
Pitman Shaft
Thread:
¾”-16
Warranty Disclaimer
Because of their intended usage, the manufacturer makes
no warranties whatsoever expressed or implied, oral or
written, to purchasers of their products regarding
performance, safety, fit, merchantability or length of service.
Purchasers are responsible for selection of proper goods
and must rely on their own skill or judgment that such goods
are suitable for the purchaser’s application.