1963-1982 Corvette Power Steering Box Installation Instructions:
ADDITIONAL INSTALLATION PARTS AVAILABLE:
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| Rag Joints, Drag Link Adapter. | |
| 055043 | 1967-1982 Rag joint 1"-48 x 8-DD. Connects new power box to 1"-48 spline column shaft. |
| 055034 | 1963-1966 Rag joint %"-36 x 8-DD Rag joint. Connects new power box to %"-36 spline column shaft. |
| 990002 | 1963-1982 Drag Link Adapter for cars with factory installed power steering. |
| Power Steering Pumps, Pump Brackets, Pulleys and Hoses. | |
| 925103 | OEM Style rubber power steering hose set to connect new box to PIS Pump. |
| 800310 | GM Saginaw self-contained power steering pumps available in black or chrome.(Part # for black listed) |
| 802400 | Power Steering Pump Bracket for SBC/SWP |
REMOVAL:
Cars with Manual Steering – Disconnect the column coupler at the steering box. Remove the Pitman arm from the steering box and the relay rod. Remove the bolts holding the original steering box and remove it from the car.
Cars with Power Steering – Disconnect the column coupler at the steering box. Remove the Pitman arm from the steering box and the relay rod. Remove the bolts holding the original steering box and remove it from the car. Remove the factory ram assembly, control valve, and houses. (Once flushed clean, your original pump may be used.)
Steering Column Removal – Depending on the available space and access to a lift you may want to remove your steering column for ease of installation. Loosen or remove the bolts attaching the steering column to the dash and floor. Disconnect the factory wiring from the column. Slide the column back and remove it from the car. The column will need to be modified to complete the installation.
INSTALLATION:
Note: A manual steering Relay-Rod or Drag Link Adapter will be required on cars with factory ram assist style power steering.
Note: Slight modifications are required to the original steering column.
1. Bolt the new steering box to the frame. Check that the front of the steering box is not making contact with the frame, or any surrounding brake lines. 1968-73 will require modification/relocation of the brake lines and brake proportioning valve for installation. Do not grind or alter the steering box.
2. Connect the proper Rag Joint coupler to the new steering box. At this point the steering column shaft must be shortened for a proper fit. Measure from the rag joint to the center of the hole on the steering column mount, add ¾ inches to that measurement to allow for steering shaft engagement in to the rag joint. Modify the column as follows:
3. 1963-66 Column Modification: Using the measurement from the rag joint to the column mount, measure from the center of the mounting holes on the column to the end of the column shaft; subtract this measurement from the one you obtained above. You will either need to trim the column shaft this amount or mount the column further into the car. Be sure to leave enough spline for the rag joint if you are trimming the column shaft.
4. 1967-82 Column Modification: Using the measurement from the rag joint to the column mount, measure from the center of the mounting holes on the column to the end of the column shaft; subtract this measurement from the one you obtained above. You will need to gently tap the collapsible column shaft in to the column this amount. Do not collapse the shaft too far; it can be difficult to get it back out.
1965-1966 Mustangs with Manual Steering 289/302 V8 & 200/250 I-6:
PARTS REQUIRED FOR THESE APPLICATIONS:
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| 800110 | 1965-1966 Mustang power conversion box. I" Sector shaft. |
| 990040 | 1965-1966 Mustang column shaft and steering column floor mount. |
| 052534 | Complete rag joint. Fits .1990040 column shaft to conversion box. |
| 800330 | Saginaw P/S pump upgrade. 289/302 SBF. Includes P/S pump, bracket and pulley. |
| 800334 | Saginaw P/S pump upgrade. Inline 6. Includes P/S pump, bracket and pulley. |
| 925108 | P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Saginaw P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. V-8 |
| 925110 | P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Saginaw P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. I-6 |
REMOVAL:
Remove the Pitman arm from the steering box. Remove the steering wheel. Unplug the wiring harness from the column. Remove the two bolts securing the column tube to the dash and remove the column tube. Remove the three bolts attaching the steering box to the frame and remove steering box.
INSTALLATION:
1. Bolt the new steering box to the frame with the supplied bolts and lock nuts. Check that the steering box is not making contact with the exhaust, or any surrounding brake lines before tightening the steering box.
2. Center the steering box and reinstall the Pitman arm to the new steering box with the supplied lock washer and nut.
3. Install the complete rag joint #052534 to the steering box and secure with a set screw and then a locknut. Ensure that the rag joint is fully installed on the steering box shaft. Install the new floor mount using the three existing holes in the floor and three screws. Insert the #990040 replacement column shaft into the new rag joint. Secure the column shaft with a set screw then a locknut.
4. Install the column tube over the shaft and reattach the column tube to the dash; the column tube will need to be shortened for clearance of the new steering box and rag joint. Secure the column tube to the floor with the provided clamp. Install the steering wheel on to the column shaft. It will be necessary to move the column tube to adjust the gap at the steering wheel.
5. Install #800330 Power steering pump, bracket and pulley kit and connect them to the conversion box with P/S hose kit #925108 or 925110. (Arrows are cast into the box indicating the pressure and return. The return line is closest to the rag joint.)
6. Fill the power steering system with a quality P/S fluid. With the engine running, check the new system for leaks and bleed off any air trapped in the system by slowly turning the wheel full left to full right with the wheels off the ground. Be sure to keep the fluid full.
7. It is highly recommended to get a complete alignment as soon as possible.
1965-1966 Mustangs with Power Steering 289/302 V-8 Only:
PARTS REQUIRED FOR THESE APPLICATIONS:
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| 800110 | 1965-1966 Mustang power conversion box. I" Sector shaft. |
| 990040 | 1965-1966 Mustang column shaft and steering column floor mount. |
| 052534 | Complete rag joint. Fits #990040 column shaft to conversion box. |
| 990050 | 1965-1966 V-8 Manual steering drag link. |
| 925107 | P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Ford P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. |
REMOVAL:
Remove the Pitman arm from the steering box and control valve. Remove the steering wheel. Unplug the wiring harness from the column. Remove the two bolts securing the column tube to the dash and remove the column tube. Remove the three bolts attaching the steering box to the frame and remove the steering box. Disconnect the original drag link from the idler arm and remove them from the vehicle with the control valve.
INSTALLATION:
1. Bolt the new steering box to the frame with the supplied bolts and locknuts. Check that the steering box is not making contact with the exhaust, or any surrounding brake lines before tightening the steering box.
2. Install part #990050 V-8 Manual steering drag link to the original idler arm. Be sure to properly tighten all bolts.
3. Center the steering box and reinstall the Pitman arm to the new steering box with the supplied lock washer and nut. Attach the Pitman arm to #990050 manual drag link and secure with supplied castle nut and cotter pin.
4. Install the complete rag joint #052534 to the steering box and secure it with a set screw then a locknut. Ensure that the rag joint is fully installed on the steering box shaft. Install the new floor mount using the three existing holes in the floor and three screws. Insert #990040 replacement column shaft into the new rag joint. Secure the column shaft with a setscrew then a locknut.
5. Install the column tube over the shaft and reattach the column tube to the dash; the column tube will need to be shortened for clearance of the new steering box and rag joint. Secure the column tube to the floor with the provided clamp. Install the steering wheel on to column shaft. It will be necessary to move the column tube to adjust the gap at the steering wheel.
6. Connect conversion box to your original Ford pump with P/S hose kit #925107. (Arrows are cast into the box indicating pressure and return. The return line is closest to the rag joint.)
7. Fill the power steering system with a quality P/S fluid. With the engine running check new system for leas and bleed off any air trapped in the system by slowly turning the wheel full left to full right with the wheels off the ground. Be sure to keep the fluid full.
8. It is highly recommended to get a complete alignment as soon as possible.
1968-1970 Mustangs with Manual Steering 289/302 V-8 & 200/250 I-6:
PARTS REQUIRED FOR THESE APPLICATIONS:
| Part # | Description |
|---|---|
| 800111 | 1968-1969 Mustang power conversion box.1-1/8" Sector shaft. |
| 990016 | Half rag joint. Connects conversion box to 1968-1969 factory collapsible column. |
| 800330 | Saginaw P/S pump upgrade. 1968-1969 SBF 289/302. Includes P/S pump, bracket and pulley. |
| 800331 | Saginaw P/S pump upgrade. 1970 SBF 302. Includes P/S pump, bracket and pulley. |
| 800334 | Saginaw P/S pump upgrade. 1968-1970 Inline 6. Includes P/S pump, bracket and pulley. |
| 925108 | P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Saginaw P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. V-8 |
| 925110 | P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Saginaw P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. I-6 |
REMOVAL:
Remove the Pitman arm from the original steering box. Disconnect the original steering box at the rag joint. Remove the three bolts attaching the steering box to the frame and remove the steering box.
INSTALLATION:
1. Bolt the new steering box to the frame with the supplied bolts and locknuts. Check that the steering box is not making contact with the exhaust, or any surrounding brake lines.
2. Gently tap on the rag joint flange at the base of the stock column to collapse the column in on itself to create clearance for the rag joint and power steering box.
3. Center the steering box and reinstall the Pitman arm to the new steering box with the supplied lock washer and nut. Attach the Pitman arm to original drag link.
4. Install the part #990016 half rag joint to the steering box and secure it with a set screw then a locknut. Attach the rag joint to the stock column rag joint flange with the supplied bolts.
5. Install the correct power steering pump, bracket and pulley kit for your vehicle and connect them to the conversion box with P/S hose kit # 925108 or 925110. (Arrows are cast into the box indicating pressure and return. The return line is closest to the rag joint.)
6. Fill the power steering system with a quality P/S fluid. With the engine running, check the new system for leaks and bleed off any air trapped in the system by slowly turning the wheel full left to full right with the wheels off the ground. Be sure to keep the fluid full.
7. It is highly recommended to get a complete alignment as soon as possible.
1968-1970 Mustangs with Power Steering 289/302 V-8 & 200/250 I-6:
PARTS REQUIRED FOR THESE APPLICATIONS:
Part #Description8001111968-1970 Mustang power conversion box. 1-1/8" Sector shaft.990016Half rag joint. Connects conversion box to 1968-1970 factory collapsible column.9900031968-1970 Mustang manual drag link adapter.925107P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Ford P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. V-8925109P/S Hose kit. 2 Piece rubber, Ford P/S pump to Mustang conversion box. I-6
Remove the Pitman arm from the original steering box. Disconnect the original steering box at the rag joint. Remove the three bolts attaching the steering box to the frame and remove the steering box.
INSTALLATION:
1. Bolt the new steering box to the frame with the supplied bolts and locknuts. Check that the steering box is not making contact with the exhaust, or any surrounding brake lines.
2. Gently tap on the rag joint flange at the base of the stock column to collapse the column in on itself to create clearance for the rag joint and power steering box.
3. Install the part #990003 Manual steering drag link adapter to the original drag link. Do not completely tighten the drag link adapter pinch bolt until it is attached to the Pitman arm to verify the alignment of the stud on the adapter. Be sure to properly tighten all the bolts.
4. Center the steering box and reinstall the Pitman arm to the new steering box with the supplied lock washer and nut. Attach the Pitman arm to #990003 manual drag link adapter and secure it with the supplied castle nut and cotter pin and then tighten the pinch bolt on the drag link adapter.
5. Install the part #990016 half rag joint to the steering box and secure with a set screw and then a locknut. Attach the rag joint to the stock column rag joint flange with the supplied bolts.
6. Connect the conversion box to your original Ford pump with P/S hose kit #925107 or 925109. (Arrows are cast into the box indicating pressure and return. The return line is closest to the rag joint.)
7. Fill the power steering system with a quality P/S fluid. With the engine running, check the new system for leaks and bleed off any air trapped in the system by slowly turning the wheel full left to full right with the wheels off the ground. Be sure to keep the fluid full.
8. It is highly recommended to get a complete alignment as soon as possible.
