Unisteer 8001550 Corvette Manual Rack & Pinion Kit 1958-1962 - Manual (Page 7)

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7. With lower engine mounting bolts tight securing both the engine and the new rack, remove the driver
side upper engine mount bolts and install the steering shaft support bracket using supplied bolts.
Leave loose at this point as you will be tightening bolts after the steering column is in place.
8. Place supplied (Ididit) column in place with inboard firewall plate over steering column tube (it wont fit
after the column is thru the firewall). Begin by installing the column clamp under the dash, directly
behind the where the steering wheel will be. Mount steering column in factory location (with the bell
of the column appr
ox 1/8” away from making contact with the dash).
9. Install the firewall plates. The outer plate is flat and the inner plate has 3 formed tabs that will be
inside the vehicle, facing the driver. Begin by installing the two center bolts directly to the left and
right of the column tube. Snug these two bolts 1
st
, then drill all the remaining holes in the firewall
plates, thru the firewall to allow clearance for all bolts. Holes are ¼” diameter. After all holes are
drilled, tighten them all. Don’t over tighten (so to not damage the fiberglass body between the firewall
plates).