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Late ’67-‘70 Mustang Rack Kit Instructions

8010830-01 & 8010920-01

Full refund will NOT be granted to any kits that are

damaged, scratched, or altered in any fashion.

*USE ONLY POWER STEERING FLUID IN SYSTEM. DO NOT USE ATF.

*ALTHOUGH THIS KIT IS FAIRLY SIMPLE TO INSTALL, SOME

MODIFICATIONS MAYBE NECESSARY.

*BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE

MODIFICATIONS THAT ARE NEEDED TO INSTALL.

*MUST USE A MINI STARTER (I.E. POWER MASTER) ON SMALL BLOCK

EQUIPED CARS.

**USED HOOKER SUPER COMPS HEADERS ON BIG AND SMALL BLOCK

WITH FACTORY FOUR SPEED TRANSMISSION AND LINKAGE.

*DUE TO VARIABLES OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL THESE KITS MAY NOT FIT

ALL APPLICATIONS. ALSO, PLEASE VERIFY KIT WILL FIT YOUR

APPLICATION BEFORE ALTERING VEHICLE.

Summary of content (15 pages)

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Late ’67-‘70 Mustang Rack Kit Instructions 8010830-01 & 8010920-01 Full refund will NOT be granted to any kits that are damaged, scratched, or altered in any fashion. *USE ONLY POWER STEERING FLUID IN SYSTEM. DO NOT USE ATF. *ALTHOUGH THIS KIT IS FAIRLY SIMPLE TO INSTALL, SOME MODIFICATIONS MAYBE NECESSARY. *BEFORE STARTING INSTALLATION, PLEASE BE AWARE OF THE MODIFICATIONS THAT ARE NEEDED TO INSTALL. *MUST USE A MINI STARTER (I.E. POWER MASTER) ON SMALL BLOCK EQUIPED CARS.
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KIT CONTENTS: 2a/b aa/b 1 18 3 7 4a/b 5a/b 6c 6a/b 17 20 8a/b 21 16 10 9 # 1 2a 2b 3 4a 4b 5a/b 6a 6b 6c 7a 8a 8b 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Not pictured Not pictured Not pictured Page 2 19 11 Part Number 8010810-01 8060710 8060670 8021310 201090 200840 200850 231780 230660 231660 206270 206070 205990 130330 8021270 231130 205780 8051410 8050640 543970 200860 200150 231120 8021320 8021330 480260 545030 620630 545310 12 13 14 Description Rack and Pinion Unit w/bracket Pump Assemb
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Disassembly The first step is to disassemble and remove the stock steering linkage, steering box and column. 1. Disconnect steering shaft from steering box. Raise vehicle and support it on stands. Note be sure not to put the stand in a location by the stock round cross member. 2. Remove the cotter pins and nuts from outer tie rod ends and remove tie rods from spindles. Disconnect the center link and idler arm assembly from the frame and remove the entire steering linkage. 3.
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5. Once you have this done install the appropriate floor plate provided in your kit using the hardware provided. Slide the floor plate over the column tube with the clamp and install the column through the firewall and bolt back in place. Attach the new floor plate with supplied hardware and complete the installation. 6. From under the car remove the stock round cross member from the frame rail to frame rail.
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7. Your rack has been shipped with the pressure and return line ports connected to it. You will need to install the pressure and return line to the ports and install the rack with them connected. The lower larger port on the rack is the pressure port and the higher smaller port is the return. As you are going up into place with the bracket you will need to position the lines around the motor mounts and header.
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9. You can now torque the mounting bolts for your rack to 65 ft. lbs. 10. Install the outer tie rod ends and tighten to 45 ft. lbs. Adjust the toe by eye so you can drive to an alignment shop. Align cotter pin hole and install provided cotter pin and crimp.
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11. The power steering pump is an easy install and comes with the pump brackets attached to it. If your car was equipped with power steering you will need to remove the stock pump and brackets that held it on the motor. Big Block Pump Small Block Pump 12. Once removed, install the new pump and bracket in place and attach it with supplied hardware and standoffs provided in kit. Big Block Pump Small Block Pump 13.
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14. When your lines are connected and the top bolt on the pressure port is torque to 20 ft. lbs. You may top off the fluid in the reservoir and start the car. 15. Let the car idle and turn the wheels back and fourth slowly to remove air from the system. 16. Shut the car off and make sure you have no leaks and the level is full. 17. When your install is complete it will be necessary to have an alignment done. Alignment Instructions Toe In: 0 - 0.125 Camber: O.E. Specs Caster: O.E.
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WARNING: for Early 1967 model year ONLY Early 1967 Mustang Column Modification 1. The steering column tube needs to be modified by first removing the steering wheel and the column tube bolts. Then disconnect the wiring, making note of their location to ease reinstallation. 2. Remove the column tube assembly.
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3. From under the car remove the gear box and shaft assembly, (all one piece.) 4. Place your column tube on a flat surface and measure from the very bottom of the column towards the steering wheel 3-1/8”. Mark the column check the measurement again and cut the tube off squarely at you mark. Next install the supplied column bearing into the bottom of the tube by tapping it into place with a hammer. 5.
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6. Install the brass bearing collar from the old steering shaft onto the new steering shaft and slide the new shaft through the column tube and wiggle through the bearing hole. Then install the steering wheel and finger tighten the nut only. 7. From under the hood you can now install the provided brass washer and shaft u-joint to the splined end. Once the brass washer and u-joint are in place and tight, finish securing the steering wheel.
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WARNING, for 1970 model year ONLY 1970 Mustang Column Modification 1. Remove 4 bolts at firewall plate. 2. Remove lower plastic trim panel to access dash hardware. 3. Remove the 3 nuts that retain the steering column to the dash. 4. Disconnect the main wire harness off the ignition switch and the turn signal switch. 5. Make sure the steering box is disconnected and remove the steering column from the vehicle. 6. Once the column is out of the car, do the following.
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7. Next you need to cut off the inner tube of the steering column tube. This is the tube that has the lever on it. Cut it off as close to the steering column tube as you can. DO NOT CUT THE ACTUAL STEERING COLUMN TUBE. When cutting the inside tube be sure to only cut the tube itself and not the inside steering shaft. You can accomplish this by going around the tube with your saw. 8. Once you have cut the inside piece off remove it from the column by sliding it off the end you cut the rag joint off of. 9.
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11. When that step is done you now need to measure down 1-3/4” from the flat surface of the bearing to the end of the steering shaft and mark it. Cut the steering shaft off at that mark. 12. You now need to install the provided aluminum bushing over the shaft. 13. Next install the solid piece of steel stock into the steering shaft. Make it flush with the steering shaft. 14. Next install the u-joint over the steering shaft.
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