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1960-1964 Full Size Ford Rack & Pinion Kit Instructions

# 8011410 & 8011440

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.

*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 (7 pages)

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960-1964 Full Size Ford Rack & Pinion Kit Instructions # 8011410 & 8011440 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. *DUE TO VARIABLES OUTSIDE OUR CONTROL THESE KITS MAY NOT FIT ALL APPLICATIONS.
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1 3 7 8 4 2 5 11 6 10 9 12 KIT CONTENTS: # 1 2 2 2 3 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Part Number 8011420 231210 205790 120490 546200 120330 206710 206760 546210 8050440 8050640 8021250 8025440 8061020 621770 Description Rack and Pinion Unit w/bracket Rack and Pinion Install Hardware 3/8-16 x 4.
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. Remove the steering linkage from the car. If the car has power steering remove the lines from the assist unit and remove it with the linkage.
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. From inside the car remove the steering wheel with a steering wheel puller. After the wheel is removed, remove the snap ring that is on the topside of the steering shaft. 5. From under the hood slide the steering shaft out of the column tube as far as you can get it and cut it off with a reciprocating saw or similar saw. Once removed slide more of the stock shaft out of the column and cut off another piece. Repeat this procedure until you have completely removed the stock shaft. 6.
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8. From under the vehicle, install the new rack and pinion assembly in place by using the supplied 3/8 bolts in the kit. Hold the bracket in place and install the bolts, washers, and nuts, through the bracket and frame. Note if you have interference with the shaft and bolts you may have to insert them from the inside of the frame out. Do not tighten the mounting bolts at this time. Check for shaft interference. 9. Now install your upper and lower u-joint and assemble the intermediate shaft assembly.
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11. You can now connect your outer ends to the steering arms. Knowing that your rack is centered your front wheels need to be centered and as you connect the outer ends you can get your toe adjustment close. Once they are close you can install the lock nuts provided. Also you may install the grease fittings in the outer ends and fill with grease. With the wheels straight you can install the steering wheel and torque to 35 ft lbs. 12. From under the car you can install the pressure and return line in place.
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14. Once you have your belt installed and tightened you will need to connect your lines. The return line goes to the plastic nipple on the side of the reservoir. The pressure line goes to the fitting on the top of the pump. Once the lines are on and tight you can top off the reservoir with power steering fluid. 15. Start the vehicle and let idle for 10 seconds and shut it off. Do not turn the steering wheel while the vehicle is running.