Unisteer 8011660 Ford Full-Size Rack & Pinion Kit 1949-1951 - Manual (Page 10)

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7. Install supplied intermediate shaft kit, including 1 splined shaft, 2 u joints, and 1 bronze washer.
Make sure u joints are phased 90 degrees off one another and that the steering wheel is in the
straight forward position.
8. With intermediate shaft kit installed, begin bolting the floor plates back into the interior of the
vehicle. This will ensure that your column is in the correct location.
9. At this point you can tighten the column tube clamp, make sure the column tube is lining up with
the column tube clamp.
10. Now from under the vehicle, install the supplied tubing clamp around the column tube and the
column support bracket. Make sure there are no binding issues with the support bracket and the
column tube. At this point you can tighten the 4 main bolts fastening the rack bracket to the
chassis.
11. With rack centered in its travel, hook up the supplied inner ends and tie rod ends to the stock
spindles. Tighten the tie rod ends into the spindles but leave the jam nuts on the inner ends loose.
12. Now its time to install the new power steering pump. Unbolt the driver side water pump (Two 3/8”
bolts located behind the pulley). With supplied spacers and brackets, bolt the new kit into the two
water pump mounting holes.
13. Install new v belt to drive power steering pump. You will need to measure and purchase your own.