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INSTALLATION GUIDE

TCP RCKP214

Power Rack and Pinion

Late 1967-69 Mustang, Big Block

Left Hand Drive (USA)

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE DOING ANYTHING.

CALL TOTAL CONTROL PRODUCTS TECH SUPPORT (916) 388-0288 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE.

Part Number

Description

PDF Page

TCP RCKP-01

Power Rack and Pinion

TCP EE-02

Eccentric Eliminators

TCP TIER-02

Tie-Rod Adapters

TCP COLM-01

Steering Column Shaft

TCP COLM-04

Column Floor Mount

TCP ISFT-01

Intermediate Shaft

Instructions included for components listed in chart.

Summary of Contents for RCKP214

Page 1: ...G ANYTHING CALL TOTAL CONTROL PRODUCTS TECH SUPPORT 916 388 0288 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Part Number Description PDF Page TCP RCKP 01 Power Rack and Pinion 2 TCP EE 02 Eccentric Eliminators 18 TCP TIER...

Page 2: ...ld optimum results FLUID REQUIREMENT The only medium recommended for use in our rack and pinion system is petroleum OIL DO NOT USE SILICONE SYNTHETIC FLUID any automatic transmission fluid or any flui...

Page 3: ...2 1967 70 Mustang Optional use Included in TCP EE 02 Manual Rack assembly is shown in diagram...

Page 4: ...lockwasher 5 16 stainless steel 2 3108 050L C Lockwasher 1 2 regular 6 3120 050S Y Washer 1 2 hardened flat SAE 2 7900 022 Frame spacer 1 175 x 1 875 x 25 thick slotted 2 7900 203 Frame spacer 1 175...

Page 5: ...e frame 7 Loosen the fastening bolts to the power steering pump swing the pump down and remove the fan belt 8 Unbolt all power steering pump brackets and remove the pump brackets and hoses as an assem...

Page 6: ...ee split collar clamp bracket assemblies that hold the rack in position To ensure that the assemblies provide even clamping pressure around the rack tube without distorting the tube the clamp surface...

Page 7: ...using the orientation and hardware shown on page two The bracket s bend will face inward or outward depending upon the year of the vehicle 21 Refer to installation guide 7903 EE 02 packaged with eccen...

Page 8: ...1 2 13 x 1 1 2 bolt flat washer and lockwasher 26 Raise the rack and pinion assembly into position along the loosely installed brackets 27 On driver side frame rail loosely bolt the rack and pinion s...

Page 9: ...could potentially damage the rack Each of the mounting brackets is slotted and additional optional use spacers are included to accommodate differences in chassis dimensions 31 If the outer brackets d...

Page 10: ...the lower rack brackets NOTE For ease of installation initial tightening is performed with the weight of the vehicle carried by the frame rails instead of the suspension Vehicles exhibiting signs of e...

Page 11: ...e 1 16 to 1 8 of play at the steering wheel Too loose of an adjustment allows excessive play at the steering wheel Too tight of an adjustment makes steering overly sensitive and can prevent the system...

Page 12: ...s or debris Even minor damage such as a nick or dent on an exposed male fitting or tapered flare can prevent the fitting from forming a tight seal resulting in a leak The control servo ports are marke...

Page 13: ...the reservoir feed line due to extremely low fluid level requires adding fluid Air drawn in through leaky fitting on feed line to pump The fluid demand from the pump creates a low pressure condition...

Page 14: ...s full travel 67 Turn the steering wheel to full left lock 68 From one of the frame rails measure the distance that the center link travels from full left to full right lock The rack should travel 6 3...

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Page 17: ...at installation all drawings and or instruction sheets should be completely reviewed to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use In this connection the user assumes all responsibi...

Page 18: ...any component ALL PRODUCTS ARE INTENDED FOR RACING AND OFF ROAD USE AND MAY NOT BE LEGALLY USED ON THE HIGHWAY The products offered for sale are true race car components and in all cases require some...

Page 19: ...inator plates x The eliminator plates must have matching orientation x Negative camber will need to be initially set toward the negative side of the intended adjustment spec o Example Desired 1 5 Init...

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Page 22: ...DOING ANYTHING CALL TOTAL CONTROL PRODUCTS TECH SUPPORT 916 388 0288 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Description Column set 33 long shaft with lower column bearing retainer assembly Applications Fits 64 early...

Page 23: ...DD X 33 long 1 7900 137 Slotted 2 1 4 diamater column bearing retainer assembly 1 7918 006 Hardware kit INSTRUCTIONS NOTE A 1965 Mustang was used for the following images and may show slight differenc...

Page 24: ...ring column under dash bracket 8 Remove the outer column tube from the vehicle The steering shaft will remain in place for the time being STEERING BOX REMOVAL 9 Raise the vehicle using a lift or floor...

Page 25: ...move sharp edges with a file or similar tool STEERING COLUMN ASSEMBLY 15 Slide the blue anodized split collar clamp over the bottom end of the column tube provided in TCP COLM 04 floor mount kit 12 Re...

Page 26: ...ring over the steering shaft and make sure it fully seats into the groove in the shaft 21 Pull steering wheel towards interior of vehicle to pull retaining ring against bearing 22 Steering wheel to co...

Page 27: ...l steering wheel and nut 29 The steering wheel will be removed again to index to the front wheels 30 Secure bearing retainer to column using 3 stainless steel Phillips sheet metal screws STEERING COLU...

Page 28: ...7 NOTES...

Page 29: ...at installation all drawings and or instruction sheets should be completely reviewed to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use In this connection the user assumes all responsibi...

Page 30: ...AD ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE DOING ANYTHING CALL TOTAL CONTROL PRODUCTS TECH SUPPORT 916 388 0288 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Description Lower colmn floor support b...

Page 31: ...s from the later Mustang and Cougar platforms The installation procedure is identical 1 Remove the OEM lower column plate and firewall seal 2 Place the column support bracket against the inside of the...

Page 32: ...hase the threads in the bracket using a 3 8 24 tap Do not thread past the inside edge of the support bracket 9 Place the fireawal seal as shown and insert the three 10 32 x 3 4 button head cap screws...

Page 33: ...ent side and tighten 12 The column clamp will already be on steering column as instructed in the 7903 COLM 01 installation guide 13 Insert completed steering column assembly through the firewall seal...

Page 34: ...n now be slid into correct position to line up with set screws 18 Continue tightening set screws until column is held securely 19 The steering wheel can now be placed on the column Do not fully tighte...

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Page 37: ...at installation all drawings and or instruction sheets should be completely reviewed to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use In this connection the user assumes all responsibi...

Page 38: ...misalignment READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY UNDERSTAND THEM BEFORE DOING ANYTHING CALL TOTAL CONTROL PRODUCTS TECH SUPPORT 916 388 0288 IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE Description Intermediate...

Page 39: ...d pinion bolted in place 2 Place universal joint 7900 UA20109 onto the 3 4 20 spline pinion shaft at the rack 1 of shaft engagement is required 3 Temporarily tighten setscrews just enough to hold the...

Page 40: ...and slide them as far apart as they will go 14 Insert the shaft into the upper u joint 15 Insert the shaft into the lower u joint 16 Slide the u joints into position on the rack and the column before...

Page 41: ...at installation all drawings and or instruction sheets should be completely reviewed to determine the suitability of the product for its intended use In this connection the user assumes all responsibi...

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