Flaming River Thunderbird Rack & Pinion Cradle Kits 1955-57 - Manual (Page 7)

Thunderbird Rack & Pinion System
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Flaming River Ind. 800-648-8022
Modified on 02/06/08
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Flaming River Rack & Pinion Installation
3) Install the OEM adjuster sleeves onto the new Flaming River inner tie rod ends, next install the outer
tie rod ends into the adjuster sleeves and adjust tie rods until the original zerk to zerk measurement
taken before disassembly is obtained.
(Measurement from page 3). Place the 3/8”
spacers onto the inner tie rod end studs, next install the tie rod assembly onto the travel bar and make
sure that the crimped side of the rod bearing is facing outward. Tighten the nut to 110 ft lbs and install
the cotter pin.
4) To install the outer tie rod ends into the spindles you must load the front suspension. (Securely placing
jack stands under the lower control arms and lowering the car onto the jack stands accomplishes this.)
Install the outer tie rod ends into the spindle and tighten the castle nuts to 30-40 ft lbs. Make sure to
install cotter pins into the castle nut and tie rod end and bend the tabs over for security.