Unisteer 8012250-01 Ford Maverick Rack Kit 1970-77 - Manual (Page 14)

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12. Next, connect the hoses to the proper ports on the rack. Connecting hoses backwards will cause
damage to the rack and is not warrantied so pay special attention. Assemble the banjo fittings, line
fittings, and lines so that they will hook up smoothly to the rack. Once you get the right angle for the
banjo fittings coming out of the rack use the provided tube of hydraulic sealer and spread it evenly on
each side of each crush washer and torque banjos down. Once banjos are set in place do not loosen
them.
Pressure hose – smaller diameter hose – lower larger port
Return hose – larger diameter hose – higher smaller port
13. Once the rack is in place leave the bolts loose and install the shaft and joint from the rack and pinion
to the steering column u-joint. Slide the shaft onto the u-joint on the column and snug the pinch bolt.
Run the shaft down to the pinion, with the pinion joint on the shaft; raise the rack into place to spline
the lower joint to the pinion. NOTE: It is important that you phase the u-joint 90 degrees out or
opposite of each other before you install and tighten. Also make sure that you center your steering
wheel before sliding the u-joints together. Torque the u-joint bolts to 40ft. lbs.
Note: MAKE SURE YOUR RACK AND PINION IS CENTERED AND YOUR STEERING WHEEL IS
RESONABLY STRAIGHT.