Detroit DRIFTING Co DDC-SN95-FWBP1 Mustang Solid Firewall Bearing Installation Guide

Detroit DRIFTING Co DDC-SN95-FWBP1 Mustang Solid Firewall Bearing

Thank you for your purchase! We hope you enjoy our Mustang solid firewall bearing! Please read and understand these instructions in their entirety BEFORE performing installation. Professional installation is required! If you have any questions regarding this product or its installation, contact us!

Installation Guide – Solid Firewall Bearing – 94-04 Mustang

1. Safely lift and properly support the vehicle. Remove the steering shaft. Remove the OEM firewall bearing and (if present) black OEM plastic reducing sleeve from the steering shaft. This applies to OEM and aftermarket shafts. Plastic sleeve will not be reused.

2. Install the aluminum firewall bearing adapter plate onto the firewall.

3. Note : orient the beveled M10 threaded bolt-hole corner to allow the adapter plate to sit flush on the firewall mounting surface. This should put the beveled corner in the upward position. The “DDC” logo side will be against the firewall sheet metal.

4. Note 2: Early SN95 vehicles may need to clearance the firewall sheet metal slightly. Inspect that OEM sheet metal will not hinder your ability to install the M10 bolts after the adapter plate is bolted to the firewall using the OEM studs and the DDC-provided M6 nuts/washers of your choice.

5. Slide the steering shaft assembly through the previously installed DDC adapter plate and firewall hole. Slide the flanged bearing, reducer sleeve, and seal down the interior portion of the shaft as an assembly, mating it to the DDC adapter plate on the firewall. The DDC bearing assembly should stack up in the following order, starting from the firewall and progressing toward the steering wheel:

6. OEM firewall

7. DDC Bearing adapter plate

8. bearing with stamped steel flanges (set screw side in the interior)

9. DDC bearing reducing sleeve (Flange in the interior) e. plastic seal (MM, FR, Borgeson shafts only) Tip: Pre-install the reducer sleeve into the bearing ID before sliding onto the steering shaft. The set screws and lipped portion of the reducing sleeve should be oriented so that they will be on the interior side of the firewall. Some aftermarket shafts may have a heat-shrink or rubber boot seal on the slip joint. If the DDC components can’t fit over the heat shrink, it must be removed. The rubber boot seal or a new piece of heat shrink can be reinstalled if desired.

10. Loosely Install the M10 Allen bolts to secure the bearing retaining flange to the adapter plate while you continue to secure both ends of the steering shaft to the vehicle. Be sure to secure any/all u-joint connections properly.
    Tip : a ball-end Allen key/socket and a swivel/u-joint extension may be helpful for installing the M10 Allen bolts. The shorter M10 Allen bolt should be installed into the threaded hole with the beveled corner.

11. Finally, go back to the firewall bearing to final torque the M10 Allen bolts and the bearing set screws. Use care not to strip the aluminum threads when tightening the M10 allen bolts. It may not be possible to use a torque wrench, but use your best judgement to reach a Recommended torque (M10 allen bolts): 20-25 ft-lb.
    Note : The bearing retaining flanges simply capture the bearing, and do allow for some misalignment angle. It is normal for the bearing to be able to move inside the flanges when the M10 allen head retaining bolts are loose. The bearing should become locked in place once you tighten the 2 Allen head bolts to retain the bearing assembly to the adapter plate.

Parts List:

1. x1 Aluminum Bearing adapter plate
2. x1 Flanged Bearing
3. x1 M10x1.5×16 Allen Head Bolt
4. x1 M10x1.5×12 Allen Head Bolt
5. x1 Bearing Reducer Sleeve
6. x1 Plastic Shaft Seal (MM, FR, Borgeson shafts only)

Specifications:

• Material: Aluminum
• Compatibility: Fits OEM and aftermarket steering shafts
• Recommended Torque: 20-25 ft-lb (M10 Allen bolts)

Product Usage Instructions:

Step 1: Vehicle Preparation
Safely lift and properly support the vehicle. Remove the steering shaft.

Step 2: Removal of OEM Parts
Remove the OEM firewall bearing and the black OEM plastic reducing sleeve from the steering shaft. Discard the plastic sleeve.

Step 3: Preparing for Installation
Pre-install the reducer sleeve into the bearing ID before sliding it onto the steering shaft. Ensure proper orientation of set screws and lipped portion of the reducing sleeve.

Step 4: Installing Bearing Retaining Flange
Loosely install the M10 Allen bolts to secure the bearing retaining flange to the adapter plate while securing both ends of the steering shaft to the vehicle.

Step 5: Finalizing Installation
Go back to the firewall bearing to torque the M10 Allen bolts and bearing set screws. Be cautious not to strip aluminum threads when tightening. Recommended torque for M10 allen bolts is 20-25 ft-lb.

Warranty/Disclaimer:

Detroit Drifting Company LLC warrants that its products will be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of sale to the original purchaser. Detroit Drifting Company LLC provides no other warranties, whether expressed or implied. Detroit Drifting Company LLC shall not have any obligations under the preceding warranty in cases where the defect results from improper or abnormal use, the negligence of the user, a vehicle accident, improper or incorrect installation or maintenance, or if the product has been repaired or altered in any manner. In cases involving defective products covered by this warranty, Detroit Drifting Company LLC’s liability is limited to repairing or replacing the defective products at its discretion.

Users/purchasers are advised to understand and acknowledge that products purchased from Detroit Drifting Company LLC are specialized aftermarket motorsports upgrade components, and are not to be used on public roads or motorways. Specialized racing equipment and all parts and services sold by Detroit Drifting Company LLC are exposed to various conditions due to their installation and use, and as such, Detroit Drifting Company LLC holds no liability for any loss, damage, or injury or death to users or other individuals or property resulting from the installation, direct or indirect use of Detroit Drifting Company LLC products, or the inability of the buyer/user to determine the proper use or application of Detroit Drifting Company LLC products. Apart from the limited liability warranty mentioned above, Detroit Drifting Company LLC is not responsible for any claims, demands, injuries, damages, actions, or causes of action arising from the use of its products. Motorsports are inherently dangerous, and no warranty or representation is made regarding the product’s ability to protect the user from injury or death. The user assumes all associated risks by installing and using Detroit Drifting Company LLC products.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):

Q: Can aftermarket steering shafts be used with this product?
A : Yes, this product is compatible with both OEM and aftermarket steering shafts.

Q: What is the warranty information for this product?
A : For warranty inquiries, please contact Detroit Drifting Company LLC at Detroitdriftingco@gmail.com or +1(734)-255-5837.

Detroit Drifting Company LLC
Detroitdriftingco@gmail.com
+1(734)- 255-5837

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