1967 - 1992 Camaro 600 Series Power Steering Gear Box with Rack and Pinion Feel, 12.7:1 Quick Ratio

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PART NUMBER: POW-322

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1967 - 1992 Camaro 600 Seriers Power Steering Gear Box with Rack and Pinion Feel, 12.7:1 Quick Ratio

Now you can achieve rack and pinion steering performance with a bolt-in steering gear. This steering gear can be used to replace the common GM 800 series power steering gear used from 1964 to 1992. The 600 steering gear is available with a 12.7:1 ratio. Many if not all of the older series steering gears used valving that was “over boosted” or very light like grandma or a baby could turn the wheel. The 600 gear feels “heavier” in your hands and more responsive like a modern day vehicle giving you better driver feed back. The 600 will also eliminate the “wandering” “floating” feeling of the steering wheel that the older are also known for. You will not have to constantly correct yourself while driving down the highway.

Features Include:
• Quick ratio 12.7:1
• All new steering gear unit, not rebuilt
• Increased steering feel due to low friction gear design Precision rack and pinion valve technology
• Late model performance car feel
• 6 lbs lighter than stock
• Original power pitman arm may be used
• A new 3/4 x 30 spline rag joint is available through Detroit Speed

Note: Rag joint, O-ring power steering hoses and 600 steering gear outlet fittings are needed, not included. Must purchase separately, POW-349.

Applications Include:

- 1967-92 Camaro/Firebird
- 1968-74 Nova
- 1964-77 A-Body (Chevelle/Malibu/El Camino/GTO/Skylark/442)
- 1978-88 G-Body (Monte Carlo/Grand National)

NOTE: For the 1978-88 G-Body and the 1982-1992 Camaro applications, a steering shaft kit will be needed. (Detroit Speed P/N: 092519).

NOTE: For the 1982-92 Camaro/Firebird application, modification to the steering gear housing will be required.

PART NUMBER: POW-322

Thank you for your purchase of the 600 Steering Gear. You can now achieve rack and pinion steering performance with a bolt-in steering gear. This steering gear is used to replace the common GM 800 series power steering gear used from 1964 to 1992.
The 600 Steering Gear includes the following features:
 All new steering gear unit, not rebuilt
 Increased steering feel due to low friction gear design
 Precision rack and pinion valve technology
 Late model performance car feel
 Quick ratio 12.7:1 or 10:1
 6 pounds lighter than stock
NOTE: For the 1978-88 G-Body and the 1982-92 Camaro/Firebird application, a steering shaft kit will be needed. DSE does offer a steering shaft kit (P/N: 092519).
NOTE: For the 1982-92 Camaro/Firebird application, modification to the steering gear housing will be required.
To install the 600 Steering Gear, follow the following steps.
1. Support the vehicle on jack stands.
2. Depending on application, it may be necessary to remove the exhaust manifold or header from the driver side to gain better access to the steering gear.
3. Remove the pitman arm from both the drag link and the steering gear. A pitman arm removal tool should be used to remove the pitman arm from the steering gear. If the car has original power steering, inspect the arm for wear and save for later reinstallation. If the car has manual steering, you will need a replacement power steering pitman arm (available from DSE for some applications).
4. To disconnect the steering column from the gear, loosen the nuts at the rag joint that go through the flange on the steering column or the steering shaft.
5. Remove the power steering hoses from the steering gear if the car is originally power steering equipped.
6. With the original steering gear properly supported, remove the three bolts that attach the gear to the frame rail. These bolts will be reused for installation. Remove the original gear from the vehicle.
7. Place the 600 steering gear against the frame and thread the three bolts into the new steering gear. Be sure to use the correct mounting points on the steering as the fourth mounting boss is not used (Figure 2). Torque the mounting bolts to 70 ft/lbs.
8. Attach the pitman arm to the steering gear and the drag link. Torque the pitman arm nut to 120 ft/lbs. Do not forget to install a new cotter pin. Unused mounting boss
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9. Attach the power steering hoses to the steering gear. Make sure the pressure and return hoses are installed into the correct ports. Both ports are O-ring type. The pressure port fitting size is M18 x 1.5mm and the return port fitting size is M16 x 1.5mm (Figure 3).
DSE has a full line of hoses and fittings to complete your power steering system. NOTE: DSE P/N 090214 already has fittings installed into the steering box from DSE. It is equipped with a -6AN male fitting to attach to your steering hoses.
10.Attach the 600 steering gear to the steering column. A new rag joint is required and is available from DSE (P/N: 090205). If using a different method to attach the steering column to the steering gear, the input shaft is 3/4” – 30 splined shafts.
11.Add power steering fluid to the system. DSE does offer Driven power steering fluid for your power steering system (P/N: 140050). All air must be bled from the system. Follow the steps below to bleed air from the system.
a) After filling the system with power steering fluid, raise and support the front of the car.
b) Verify that the engine is turned off.
c) Slowly turn the steering wheel from full left lock to full right lock. NOTE: Avoid hard steering input into full lock positions.
d) Check the fluid level and maintain it at the “full” mark or 1/2” to 3/4” above the reservoir inlet fitting.
e) Repeat Steps 11.c through 11.d three to four times.
f) Start the engine and repeat Steps 11.c through 11.e.
g) Turn the engine off and recheck the fluid levels.
Pressure Side
Return Side
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12.The installation of the 600 Steering Gear is now complete.
13.Because the pitman arm has been removed and reinstalled, an alignment by a professional alignment shop is recommended.
If you have any questions before or during the installation of this product please contact Detroit
Speed Inc. at [email protected] or 704.662.3272

Features

Quick ratio 12.7:1
All new steering gear unit, not rebuilt
Increased steering feel due to low friction gear design Precision rack and pinion valve technology
Late model performance car feel
6 lbs lighter than stock
Original power pitman arm may be used

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