960-1965 Comet
Note: For safety disconnect battery cables and ensure that the vehicle is properly supported by jack stands. Before painting or powder coating of the cradle, we recommend that you pre-fit the entire system to ensure proper fitment for your application.
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3 Flaming River Industries 1-800-648-8022 081511
Original System Removal 1. If your vehicle has a column shift style steering column, disconnect the transmission shift linkage from the steering column. 2. Remove the horn button by pushing down on the horn button and turning counter clockwise. Next remove the steering wheel retaining nut and then using a wheel puller remove the steering wheel from column. 3. Remove the two nuts from the column support bracket from under the dash.
Original System Removal Pitman Arm Idler Arm Outer Tie Rod Ends 5. Remove the pitman arm from the steering box using a pitman arm puller. Note: If the vehicle is equipped with power steering remove any power steering lines connected to valve and drain the system. 6. Remove the two (2) bolts that retain the idler arm to chassis. 7.
Installation of Flaming River Tilt Column A B 1. Slide new swivel floor mount over the column tube (Picture A) so the swivel portion of the floor mount is at the end of he column tube (Picture B). Next place the column through the firewall and loosley mount the floor mount to hold the column in place. 2. Place the rubber spacer into the factory under dash mount and trim away excess.
Connecting the Electrical System Function FR Column Location Vehicle Wiring Horn Lt Front Turn Signal Rt Front Turn Signal Hazard Turn Signal - Power Lt Rear Turn Signal Rt Rear Turn Signal Brake Light Black Light Blue Blue Brown Purple Yellow Green White G H J K L M N P Brown (Horn Relay) Green/White White/Black See Note Blue Green/Orange Orange/Blue Green Note: The hazard power wire goes to a 12v power source from the vehicle’s fuse panel.
Installation of Flaming River Rack & Cradle System The rack mounting cradle is only shown here to show the mounting bolts. Driver Side Passenger Side 1. Install the rack and pinion cradle by sliding it into place between the frame rails. Using the new hardware, install the three (3) 7/16” bolts on the drivers side using the original holes from the steering gear box. On the passenger side use the two (2) 3/8” bolts were the idler arm was mounted. Tighten the 7/16” bolts and nuts to 50-65 ft lbs.
Installation of Universal Joints & Shafting View from bottom 1. Using a 3/4” wooden dowel rod, mock up the steering shaft to obtain the correct shaft lengths and u-joint angle. View from Top 2. Once the correct shaft lengths are obtained, install shafts and u-joints snugging down each set screw so that it leaves a mark in the shaft. 3. Remove the shafts and using a 1/4” drill bit, dimple each mark left by the set screws. 4.
Installation of Power Steering Pump Water Pump Power Steering Pump Bracket Power Steering Fluid Reservior Power Steering Pump 1. Install the power steering pump bracket to the water pump as shown in the picture. 2. Mount the power steering pump to the bracket. Only snug the mounting bolts, the mounting bolts will be tightened once the belt is installed and the pulley is adjusted. 3.
Power Steering Bleeding Procedure 1. Raise the front wheels off the ground and support the vehicle on jack stands. 2. Turn the steering wheel to the left lock and fill the reservoir and let the vehicle sit for 2 minutes. 3. WITH THE ENGINE OFF - Rotate the steering wheel lock to lock 20-25 times, while rotating the wheel have someone monitor the fluid level and fill as necessary. 4. Top off fluid 5.
