Classic Ford Mustang Power Steering - How To Install Power Rack-And-Pinion Steering

Here's a quick illustration of what's involved with solid-shaft column Mustangs. From the collar to the cut is 28 3/8 inches. The tube is cut at the 28 3/8-inch mark, not the shaft. The shaft is cut longer to reach the adaptor and flexible shaft.

This is the column tube cut at the 28 3/8-inch mark with the specially modified double-D shaft. A machine shop has to machine the shaft to a double-D shape in order to fit the adaptor.

Here's a look at what a '65-'67 Mustang's solid-shaft should look like once machined.

To safely tie the double-D shaft to the flexible coupling, drill a 1/4-inch hole for the roll pin as shown here.

Here's a completed solid-shaft column with the flexible shaft installed.

Drill a 1/8-inch hole for a sheetmetal screw to secure the adaptor to the steering column.

This is what a modified solid-shaft column should look like upon completion.