Steering Assembly Tips and Tricks Mustang

Mustang Falcon Comet Steering Assembly Tips and Tricks

Episode 165 Manic Mechanic

We install all new steering components onto our Ranchero. These tips will work on Mustang Falcon Comet as well.

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Tie Rod End 1965-66 Ford Mustang 1964-65 Falcon Comet V8: ES336R
https://www.autokrafters.com/p-11737-tie-rod-end-1965-66-ford-mustang-1964-65-falcon-comet-v8-shelby-gt-350-futura-sprint-lh-rh-outer-es336r.aspx

Tie Rod End Inner 1964-65 Falcon Comet V8 1965-66 Ford Mustang: C5ZZ-3A131D
https://www.autokrafters.com/p-24354-tie-rod-end-inner-1964-65-falcon-comet-v8-1965-66-ford-mustang-futura-rh-power-steering-lh-or-rh-manual-c5zz-3a131d.aspx

Center Drag Link 1965 Ford Falcon Ranchero And Comet With V8: C5DZ-3304A
https://www.autokrafters.com/p-22012-center-drag-link-1965-ford-falcon-ranchero-and-comet-with-v8-and-manual-steering-futura-sprint-squire-404-c5dz-3304a.aspx

Connecting Sleeve Tie Rod End 1964-65 Ford Falcon 1965 Comet: ES638S
https://www.autokrafters.com/p-20506-connecting-sleeve-tie-rod-end-1964-65-ford-falcon-1965-comet-v8-1965-66-mustang-power-steering-lh-sprint-shelby-es638s.aspx

Pitman Arm 1965-67 Ford Mustang 1967 Cougar 1965 Falcon Comet: C5ZZ-3590A
https://www.autokrafters.com/p-9881-pitman-arm-1965-67-ford-mustang-1967-cougar-1965-falcon-comet-power-steering-use-with-1-inch-sector-shaft-c5zz-3590a.aspx

Steering Gear Box 1964-65 Ford Falcon Comet Futura Sprint: C4DZ-3504A
https://www.autokrafters.com/p-23077-steering-gear-box-1964-65-ford-falcon-comet-futura-sprint-404-quick-ratio-1in-sector-and-39in-input-shafts-c4dz-3504a.aspx

Falcon Steering Box Episode 154 Manic Mechanic
https://youtu.be/GiatnVKHpWo

Torque Specs. 1965 Falcon, Comet, Ranchero, Mustang V8
Inner and Outer Tie Rod End Nuts: 30 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole
Pitman arm to drag link nut: 25 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole
Adjuster Sleeve: 19 to 26 ft./lbs.
Drag Link to Idler Arm Nut: 35 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole
Idler Arm Mounting Fasterns: 30 ft./lbs.
Idler Arm to Idler Arm Shaft Nut: (if not using Open Tracker Racing Idler) 35 ft./lbs. Then tighten to cotter pin hole
Pitman Arm to Sector Shaft: 85-110 ft./lbs.
Steering Gear Box to Frame: 45-55 ft./lbs.
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Parts for Falcon Steering System
05:51 Installation of Steering Components
13:30 Adjustment of Steering System
16:01 Closeout