Flaming River Vega Box - Manual

800 Poertner Drive
Berea, OH 44017
1-800-648-8022
TECHNICAL BULLETIN # 1009
WARRANTY: ONE (1) YEAR FROM DATE OF PURCHASE. REPLACEMENT OF PRODUCT DEEMED
DEFECTIVE BY THE FACTORY.
ANY LABOR INCURRED IS SPECIFICALLY EXCLUDED.
STEERING BOX INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS – Vega Gear Box Kit Installation FR1494, FR1495, FR1495-1,
FR1496
Kit Includes:
Pitman Arm, NEW Vega steering box, 1-universal joint (5/8”-36 x ¾”-36), Stub shaft
Tools Required:
Pitman arm puller, 3/8” drive socket set, Needle-nose pliers, Open/Closed box wrench set, hack
saw, 3/8” power drill, ¼” & 5/16” high speed twist drill bits, torque wrench, red threadlocker, floor
jack, 4 jack stands
Needed parts (not supplied): 5/16” Grade 8 bolt, 5/16” lock washer, 5/16” nut, cotter pin
IMPORTANT: Make sure your wheels are straight ahead before beginning and the vehicle is properly
supported on jack stands. With the wheels straight ahead, mark the top center of the steering wheel with
a piece of tape around the grip to assure the wheel is centered.
NOTE: All boxes are pre-lubricated and pre-adjusted to factory specifications.
DO NOT ADJUST THE STEERING BOX!!!
PREPARATION
1. Remove the bolt securing the steering drag link to the pitman arm. (SAVE THE BOLT, NUT,
WASHER; DISCARD COTTER PIN)
2. Remove the original pitman arm, using the pitman arm puller tool
3. Remove
the original steering shaft from column and steering box (SAVE FOR
REINSTALLATION)
4. Remove the original steering box (SAVE MOUNTING BOLTS)
5. If the car is equipped with power steering, remove the hoses, pump, etc.
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT!! Before installing, center the box! Refer to the attached enclosed Technical
Bulletin #1001 before proceeding.
1. Using the original steering box mounting bolts, install the new Flaming River Vega steering
box to the frame. Torque mounting bolts to 50-65 ft-lb.
2. Install the pitman arm furnished with this kit to the sector shaft. Using the torque wrench,
tighten the sector shaft bolt to 115 ft-lb.
3. Install the steering shaft as follows:
a) Attach the 5/8”-36 x ¾”-36 u-joint to the input shaft of the steering box. The top of the
input shaft should be flush with the bottom of the universal joint yoke – the shaft MUST
NOT extend past the bottom of the yoke.