Flaming River Steering Shaft Kits-1994-04 - Manual

800 Poertner Drive
Berea, OH 44017
1-800-648-8022
www.flamingriver.com
Original Shaft Removal:
1) Lock the steering wheel with the tires straight
2) Remove retaining bolt from rack and pinion rag-joint. Set the bolt aside, it will be reused.
3) Remove retaining bolt from the steering column universal joint under the dash
4) Slide the rag joint off of the rack and pinion.
5) Remove the shaft from the steering column universal joint. Slide shaft thr ough the firewall to remove from
the vehicle. Set aside the upper nylon cover – it will be reused.
Installation of Flaming River Shaft Kit:
1) Measure and mark 7/8” in from each end of the steering shaft
2) Assemble shaft kit by matching the letters on shaft to the letters on universal joints. Align the proper end of
each u-joint the 7/8” mark made on the shaft. This ensures proper phasing.
3) Snug each set screw assuring it makes a mark into the shaft.
4) Remove the universal joints. Dimple each set screw mark using a ¼” drill bit. WARNING! Do not dimple the
Rack and Pinion shaft; this will cause damage to your rack and pinion, which IS NOT covered by
warranty.
5) Reassemble the shaft kit. Be certain to match the letters on the shaft to the letters on the universal joints and
that each u-joint yoke lines up to the 7/8” mark on the shaft.
6) Apply red thread locker on all set screw threads
7) Tighten each set screw. Use a torque wrench to tighten to 25 ft-lbs. Tighten the jam nuts.
8) Remove upper nylon cover from factory shaft and place onto new Flaming River shaft. This cover provides
support through the firewall.
9) Slide shaft kit through firewall, install shaft into the factory universal joint and install the bolt removed from
step three of shaft removal.
10) Slide bottom universal joint on to rack and pinion and install bolt provided with the kit. Using a torque wrench,
tighten this bolt to 15-18ft lbs. Tighten set screw to 25 ft-lbs and tighten jam nut. NOTE: Periodic inspection of
set screws is recommended to ensure that they stay tight.
INSTALLATION BULLETIN # 2007
DESCRIPTION: FR1509M Manual Shaft kit, FR1509P Power Shaft Kit
WARRANTY: 1YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE
REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT DEEMED BY FACTORY TO BE DEFECTIVE ONLY.
LABOR NOT INCLUDED.
Warranty Disclaimer
Because of their intended usage, the manufacturer
makes no warranties whatsoever expressed or
implied, oral or written, to purchasers of their
products regarding performance, safety, fit,
merchantability or length of service. Purchasers are
responsible for selection of proper goods and must
rely on their own skill or judgment that such goods
are suitable for the purchaser’s application.