Unisteer 8001640-01 Late 67-70 Manual Mustang & Cougar - Manual (Page 5)

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8. Remove the stock round crossmember from the vehicle and install the rack and pinion assembly in its
place. Use the supplied bolts to put it in place and tighten to 65 ft.lbs.
9. When installing the bracket and rack it may be necessary to grind slightly on the frame mount where
the camber adjusters are for clearance. Some cars need this, others don’t.
10. Once the bracket is installed you can now connect your outer tie rods to your steering arms. Note the
kit has been shipped to you with 2 sets of tie rods. You need to determine which ones you use by
comparing the taper size of your stock tie rod. Be sure that the tie rod you select fits your steering
arm tightly and locks on the taper.
11. Next, you need to modify the column and tube assembly. Using a band saw or a sawsall, cut off the
rag joint as close to the weld as possible. Once that is done, clean the steering shaft of rust and
scale. Install supplied bearing over shaft and into column tube. Tap the bearing in with a small
hammer until seated in the column. Measure down 1 ¾ inch from the flat surface of the bearing. Mark
the shaft and cut on the line.