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Remove the pitman arm from the old box and put it on the new one. One thing to remember is that the pitman arm length controls the steering ratio, but don't be tempted to just install a longer arm--that will screw up the steering geometry. When installing the pitman arm on a new box, make sure to center the box. The FR1561 is 3.25 turns lock-to-lock, so we set ours at 1 5/8-inch turns from either end. Use a 1 5/16-inch impact socket to tighten the pitman arm into place.
1976 Chevrolet Camaro - A Sharper Knife -- Project g/28 Part 9

 Remove the pitman arm from the old box and put it on the new one. One thing to remember is that the pitman arm length controls the steering ratio, but don't be tempted to just install a longer arm--that will screw up the steering geometry. When installing the pitman arm on a new box, make sure to center the box. The FR1561 is 3.25 turns lock-to-lock, so we set ours at 1 5/8-inch turns from either end. Use a 1 5/16-inch impact socket to tighten the pitman arm into place.  View Related Article

 

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