Unisteer 8000930-02 Chevy II Manual Rack & Pinion Kit 1962-67 - Manual (Page 4)

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Installation
Installing the Rack & Pinion
This kit will arrive to you pre-assembled, mounted to its bracket. The rack and pinion comes
centered with a yellow mark on the pinion (input shaft) and the housing. Make sure these marks
are lined up.
1) The mounting bracket hangs on the four (4) motor mount bolts. Four (4) new longer bolts are
provided.
The stock bolts must be removed and replaced ONE BOLT AT A TIME. Replace
the bolts on both the driver side and the passenger side, again One at a Time ; make sure the
threads point to the rear of the car.
2) Place the four (4) stand offs (spacers) provided on the new motor mount bolts and hang the
rack & pinion mounting bracket on the 4 new motor mount bolts. Install lock nuts, tighten, torque
to 40 ft/lbs.
3) Insert the provided bolts onto the spindle and attach new steering arms. NOTE: depending on
brakes, spacers are provided and a combination of the spacers may be needed for the steering
arm to clear the wheel rim when the outer tie rod is installed into the steering arm. Bolt down the
new steering arms and torque to 85 ft/lbs. Adjust the outer tie rods ends and insert into the
tapered hole of the steering arm. Make sure there is clearance with the rim. Tighten lock nuts on
the outer tie rod ends to 35 ft/lbs.
Column Modification (for STOCK COLUMN only) and Installation
If you are using the factory column you must cut the steering box off the column shaft, cutting and
trimming the column shaft, the column shift tube, and the column sleeve. The objective of the
column modification is to have the column assembly protruding into engine compartment just
through the firewall and to have the steering wheel position in a comfortable location. Follow
these steps below to modify your column.