Advance Adapters 716805 - Manual (Page 7)

ADVANCE ADAPTERS INC. P/N: 716805
P.O. Box 247, 4320 Aerotech Center Way
Paso Robles, CA 93447
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Telephone: (800) 350-2223 Fax: (805) 238-4201 Page Rev. Date: 08-05-10
SPECIAL NOTE: The components packaged in this kit have been assembled and machined for specific type of conversions. Modifications to any of the components
will void any possible warranty or return privileges. If you do not fully understand modifications or changes that will be required to complete your conversion, we strongly
recommend that you contact our sales department for more information. This instruction sheet is only to be used for the assembly of Advance Adapter components.
We recommend that a service manual pertaining to your vehicle be obtained for specific torque values, wiring diagrams and other related equipment. These manuals
are normally available at automotive dealerships and parts stores.
SAGINAW STEERING BOXES:
Power and Manual steering gear boxes are very similar. We have already illustrated what the box should look like. The steering
box must be able to mount on the inside frame rail of your vehicle, with the input shaft extending horizontally toward the firewall. This
input shaft is normally not long enough to extend fully into the engine compartment to couple with the steering driveshaft. This is
why we offer steering spud shafts to extend these steering input shafts.
The manual boxes have variable input shaft lengths. The manual boxes that we recommend have an input shaft extending
approximately three to four inches away from the main housing. The manual steering boxes must be secured with a minimum of
three socket head cap screws with high collar lock washers. The threads in the manual steering box must be drilled out for clearance
of the 7/16" socket head cap screws so that the bolts can be installed through the steering box into the mounting plate.
TIE RODS:
Each of our kits include the necessary long & short tie rods for your conversion. The long tie rod connects the two front wheels,
while the other connects the Pitman arm to the passenger side steering knuckle/center socket tie rod. Both tie rods are
manufactured with both a right & left hand thread to assist in proper alignment. The Pitman arm that we have furnished with your
kit has exactly the same taper that the Jeep tie rod ends have. Care should be taken for the proper fit of the tie rod end’s taper
and threads when installing into the Pitman arm. In some cases, it may be necessary to use two or three washers on the top
side of the Pitman Arm so that the threads on the tie rod end will secure the proper taper fit. All tie rod ends must be secured with
a castle nut and cotter pin. All tie rod-to-tie rod end connections must have a tie rod clamp installed with a bolt, lock washer, and
nut.
We DO NOT find it acceptable to cut and weld the tie rods.
PITMAN ARMS:
The steering box Pitman arms vary from power to manual, and are not interchangeable.
The Pitman arm supplied in each kit
is for use on vehicles that are not equipped with a suspension lift.
If your vehicle requires a dropped Pitman Arm, then
we suggest that you contact a suspension lift company. We DO NOT find it acceptable to cut or bend our Pitman Arms.
POWER STEERING PUMPS:
There are only a few pumps available and most are interchangeable. We recommend the purchase of the power steering pump
and steering box as a pair if possible. For proper installation, we recommend the hose kits from PSC. The hardware for mounting
the pump to the engine can be standard parts from Chevy & Ford engines.
TURNING ANGLE ADJUSTMENT:
To avoid damage to the outer axle U-joints, it is advisable that you check the turning angle. The following is a list of the correct turning
angles.
CJ2A, CJ3A 23 Degrees CJ5 Up to Serial No. 57548-48284, 23 Degrees
CJ3B Up to Serial No. 57348-35326, 23 Degrees CJ5 After Serial No. 57548-48284, 27.5 Degrees
CJ3B After Serial No. 57348-35326, 27.5 Degrees CJ6 Up to Serial No. 57748-12497, 23 Degrees
CJ6 After Serial No. 57748-12497, 27.5 Degrees
To adjust the turning angle stops, loosen the lock nut and turn the adjustment screw. On some early models, a secured weld will
have to be broken. The adjusting screw is located on the axle tube near the knuckle housing. For further detailed information, refer
to your vehicle service manual.
MANUAL STEERING CONVERSION
JEEP UNIVERSAL