Flaming River Vega Box - Manual (Page 2)

b) Place the OEM steering shaft in a bench vise and using a hacksaw, cut the shaft as close
as possible to the rag joint. Discard the rag joint. Drill a 1/4 “ (0.250”) pilot hole through
the shaft, 1” from the cut.
c) Install the Flaming River stub shaft (supplied) with the splined end into the universal joint
that is installed onto the steering box. The end of the stub shaft should be flush with the
bottom of the universal joint yoke – the shaft MUST NOT extend past the bottom of the
yoke. Snug the setscrew tight enough to make a mark on the shaft splines.
d) Reinstall the original shaft to the column shaft. Mark the position of the end of OEM
steering shaft to the stub shaft.
e) After marking the OEM shaft, remove it from the car.
f) Loosen the setscrew on the yoke and remove the stub shaft.
g) Slide the stub shaft into the OEM steering shaft; slide the stub shaft into OEM steering
shaft, up to the mark made in step 4d above.
h) Place the steering shaft and stub shaft into a bench vise and using a 5/16” drill bit, drill a
hole completely through the steering shaft and stub shaft at the pilot hole. Install the 5/16”
Grade 8 bolt. Apply red threadlocker to the threads of the bolt; install the lock washer and
nut. Torque to 25 ft-lb.
i) Before removing the shaft assembly from the vise, dimple the splined end of the stub
shaft at the mark left by the setscrew with a ¼” drill bit.
j) Reinstall the modified steering shaft to the u-joint yoke. Align the yoke setscrew to the
dimple made on the splined shaft. Apply red threadlocker to the setscrew threads. Align
the u-joint to allow the setscrew to bed into the dimple made on the splined shaft. Torque
the setscrew to 25 ft-lb. Tighten jam nut.
4. Reattach the center link to the pitman arm. Install washer and nut. Tighten nut to 40-45 ft-lb,
install new cotter pin, and bend over ends.
5. Check the center position of steering. Should adjustment be necessary, remove and rotate
the universal joint on the steering box input shaft one (1) spline to the left or right to center
the steering. Retorque the setscrew to 25 ft-lb.; retighten the jam nut.
NOTE: Front-end alignment by a service professional following installation is advised.
NOTE: Flaming River recommends periodic inspection of all u-joint setscrews for tightness.
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.
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