Unisteer 8010720-02 Ford Faicon/Comet Power Rack & Pinion 1960-65 - Manual (Page 8)

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6. Make sure you phase u-joints – meaning, they need to be opposite of each other. Tighten both u-
joints to 15 ft. lbs.
7. Make sure your pinion is still centered at rack and adjust tie rods as close as you can to point wheels
straight forward. Tighten jam nuts and outer tie rod ends.
8. Install front wheels and torque to spec.
9. Lower vehicle to ground and look to see if tires are reasonably straight.
10. From inside vehicle, install steering wheel so spoke is straight and torque nut to 35 ft. lbs.
11. Tighten column support bolts to dash and torque to 35 ft. lbs.
12. Reconnect electrical connector or connections.
13. Reinstall transmission clutch linkage if equipped at pedal.
14. Tighten column clamp onto tabs of column plate.
Power Steering Pump and Line Installation:
1. Connect the smaller pressure line to the lower port of the rack and pinion assembly.
2. Connect the larger return line to the upper port of the rack and pinion assembly.
3. Route lines so that they are away from belts, pulleys and hoses.
4. From under hood install stand offs and brackets to the engine block using supplied hardware.