suspension CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Workshop Manual

GENERAL INFORMATION 0-8

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DRIVE ON HOIST

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT FRAME ATTACHMENT ONLY

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT

Fig.
22—Vehicle Lifting Points—Chevelle

TOWING THE CAMARO

The recommended method for towing the Camaro is

follows.

Front

Connect standard chain hooks near the outer ends of

the front suspension lower control arms in between the

coil springs and the stabilizer bar link bolt (fig. 23).

The chains should be attached to the lower lifting sling

bar so that when the vehicle is raised the rubber straps

protect the front valance panel (fig. 24). Caution should

be exercised when attaching the lower lifting bar that the

upper lifting bar does not damage the hood header panel.
Fig. 23—Attachment of Towing Chain Hooks

to Lower Control Arms

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GENERAL INFORMATION 0-10

THIS DIMENSION MUST NOT

BE EXCEEDED DUE TO

POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE

STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER

CONTROL ARM STOP.

LIFT ONLY ON THE

4"
AREA EXTENDING

REARWARD FROM

THE FRAME RAMP.

CAUTION:
CARE MUST BE USED

TO PREVENT JACK

PAD FROM DAMAGING
DO NOT LIFT ON

REAR SPRING FRONT

MOUNTING BRACKET

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT

FRAME ATTACHMENT AREA ONLY.

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT
DRIVE ON HOIST

FLOOR JACK ONLY

Fig.
28-Vehicle Lifting Points-Chevy II

Lifting With Auto Jack

The shaded areas on both the front and the rear

bumpers, as shown in Figures 21, 22, 28, 29 are recom-

mended auto jack lifting points. The jack load rest must

locate under the bumper at these points. Be sure the

load rest is positioned properly on the jack before raising

the vehicle. On Corvettes, position jack on shaded areas

indicated on Figure 30. Be sure jack load rest properly

contacts frame before raising vehicle.

Lifting Car With Drive-on Hoist

Many dealer service facilities and service stations are

now equipped with a type of automotive hoist which must

bear upon some part of the frame in order to lift the

vehicle. In Figures 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 the shaded areas

indicate areas recommended for hoist contact.
LIFTING THE CORVETTE

Shaded, areas in Figure 30 indicate 'recommended

points for hoist or jack contact. When using a single post

hoist place hoist on frame side rail behind kickup at front

and forward of #3 body mount at rear. When using a

twin-post hoist, two methods are recommended.

a. If no rear axle or suspension work is contem-

plated, use either suspension adapters or drive-

on adapters at the front, and drive-on adapters

at the rear. If a need for axle work develops, use

jack stands beneath the frame side rails on each

side and lower rear post.

b.
If rear axle work is contemplated, use either

suspension adapters or drive-on adapters at the

front and frame lift adapters as shown in Figure

31.
If frame lift adapters are not available, use

jack stands.

NOTE:
Wooden blocks, bolted to steel beam

shown in Figure 31 are necessary to allow

beam to clear exhaust system.

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LUBRICATION 0-17

LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 12,000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES

Refill Positraction Rear Axle with

Special Lubricant Only.
GL—Multi-purpose
or
Universal Gear Lubricant4

WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant

(Whenever Brakes are serviced)

CL—Chassis Lubricant

EO-EngineOil
AT-Automatic Transmission Fluid {Type
A)

BF-Brake Fluid

Fig.
32—Lubrication Diagram—Chevrolet

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
4.
Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9. Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master Cylinder

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LUBRICATION 0-18

12

LUBRICATE EVERY 6000 MILES GL -Multi-purpose Gear Lubricant*

WB—Wheel Bearing Lubricant

LUBRICATE EVERY 12000 MILES (Whenever Brakes are serviced)

CL —Chassis Lubricant

LUBRICATE EVERY 36000 MILES E°-En9ine°il

"Refill Positraction Rear Axle with Special Positraction Rear Axle

Lubricant Only.
AT —Automatic Transmission Fluid (Type A)

SL —Steering Gear Lubricant

BF -Hydraulic Brake Fluid

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
Fig.
33—Lubrication Diagram—Chevelle

4.
Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9. Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master CylincU

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LUBRICATION
0-19

.
3-SPEED
4-SPEED

7 OVER DRIVE

10 9 5 1 6 2 '
AUTOMATIC

3 12 11

LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES GL-Gear Lubricant*

WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant

(Wh Bk
AT-Automdtic Transmission Fluid

^ WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant (Type A)

-TV
LUBRICATE
EVERY 12,000 MILES (Whenever Brakes are serviced)

' CL—Chassis Lubricant

• LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES EO_Engine Oil
BF
-Brake Fluid

•Refill Positt

Special Lubricant Only.
Axl«
with

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
Fig.
34—Lubrication Diagram—Chevy I!

4. Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather. Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9.
Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master Cylinder

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LUBRICATION 0-20

3-SPEED

4—SPEED

AUTOMATIC

LUBRICATE EVERY 6000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 12000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 36000 MILES

*
Refill
positraction rear axle with

special lubricant only.
GL -GEAR LUBRICANT*

WB-WHEEL BEARING LUBRICANT

(WHENEVER BRAKES
ARE
SERVICED)

CL -CHASSIS LUBRICANT

CO-ENGINE
Oil;
AT -AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

FLUID (TYPE
A)

BF -BRAKE FLUID

Fig.
35—Lubricafion Diagram—Camaro

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
4.
Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breathe Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9. Oil Filter
10.
Battery,

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master Cylinder

BODY LUBRICATION

See Body Service Manual
for
Body Lubrication,

cept Corvette)
(Ex-

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LUBRICATION
0-21

6

3-SPEED

4-SPEED

AUTOMATIC

10

LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES GL -Multi-purpose
or
Universal Gear Lubrincant*

-(V LUBRICATE EVERY 12,000 MILES WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant

V/^ (Whenever Brakes
are
serviced)
AT —Automatic Transmission Fluid (Type)

BF -Brake Fluid

a
LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES

* Refill Positraction Rear Axle with

Special Lubricant Only.
CL -Chassis Lubricant

EO—Engine
Oil

Fig.
36—Lubrication Diagram—Corvette

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
4.
Air
Cleaner

5. Front Wheel

Bearings
6. Transmission

7. Rear Axle

8.
Oil
Filter
9. Battery

10.
Parking Brake

11.
Brake Master Cylinder

BODY LUBRICATION POINTS (CORVETTE)

Lubricate the following items when possible.

Hood Latch Mechanism and Hinges --Apply light engine oil

to pivot points. Don't oil lock pins or catch plates.

i

Rear Compartment Lid Release and Hinges --Apply light

engine
oil.

Side Door Hinge Pins—Apply light engine oil.
Door Lock Rotor and Striker Plate—Apply light engine oil or

stainless stick lubricant.

Lock Cylinders—Lubricate with powdered graphite.

Window Regulators and Controls and Door Lock Remote

Link —Apply light engine
oil.

Gas Tank Filler Cap Hinge—Apply light engine oil.

Weatherstrips and Rubber Bumpers —Coat lightly with
a

rubber lubricant.

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SECTION 2

FRAME

INDEX

Page

General Description 2-1

Chevrolet 2-1

Cheveile '. 2-1

Repair Procedures 2-1
Page

Checking Frame Alignment 2-1

Car Preparation 2-1

Tramming Sequence 2-1

Reference Point Dimensions 2-1

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

CHEVROLET AND CHEVELLE

Frames used on Chevrolet and Cheveile lines are basi-

cally the same, consisting of full length right and left

side members joined laterally by crossmembers. Sev-

eral different frames are used in each line to meet the

various vehicle size and function requirements but the

basic shape for each line remains the same. Differences

between frames in a given line exist only in metal gauge,

part size and numbers of parts necessary to meet the

particular structural requirements of the models

involved.

CORVETTE

The Corvette frame is a rigid perimeter unit, with five
crossmembers. From the rear kick-up forward, trap-

azoidal shaped, closed side members outline and protect

the passenger compartment. At the cowl area, the side

members curve inward in a sweeping "S" shape, to pro-

vide a sturdy foundation for the engine mounts and clear-

ance for front wheel movement. From the kick-up

rearward, box-sectioned side rails provide fore and aft

support for the rear axle and suspension. Lateral sup-

port is provided by five variously shaped welded-in

crossmembers, including the front unit, which formerly

was bolted-in.

CHEVY II AND CAMARO

Underbody alignment checking procedures will be found

in the Body Service Manual.

REPAIR PROCEDURES

CHECKING FRAME ALIGNMENT

Vehicles involved in an accident of any nature which

might result in a "swayed" or "sprung" frame should

always be checked for proper frame alingment in addi-

tion to steering geometry and wheel alignment.

CAR PREPARATION

Preparing the car for the frame alignment check in-

volves the following:

1.
Place the car on level surface.

2.
The weight of the car should be supported at the

wheel locations.

3.
A visual damage inspection should be made to elim-

inate needless measuring. Obviously damaged or

misaligned areas can often be located by sight.

TRAMMING SEQUENCE

When checking a frame for alignment in case of dam-

age,
the first step is horizontal "X" checking with a

tram from similar given points on opposite side of the

frame.

Frame alignment checks on all models should be made

with the tram points set at the center of each locating

point indicated and the cross bar level to insure

accuracy.

When "X" checking any section of the frame, the

measurements should agree within 3/16". If they do not,
it means that corrections will have to be made.

If a tram gauge is not available, the "plumb bob"

method of checking may be used. To assure any degree

of accuracy when using this method, the vehicle should

be on a level floor.

By using this method, it is only necessary to have a
#

piece of cord attached to an ordinary surveyor's plumb

bob.
When measuring the distance between two points,

the free end of the cord should be placed on the reference

point allowing the plumb bob to hang on the floor. A check

mark should be made on the floor just under the tip of

the plumb bob. This operation should be repeated at all

reference points. With these points located on the floor,

they may easily be measured with a rule.

The second step is checking the vertical dimensions

from the datum plane to the points to be trammed. With

the proper settings the tram bar will be on a plane

parallel to that of the frame. The exception to this would '

be when one of the reference locations is included in the

misaligned area; then the parallel plane between the

frame and the tram bar may not prevail. After com-

pletion of the repairs, the tram gauge should be set at

the specified dimension to check the accuracy of the re-

pair operation.

ALIGNMENT REFERENCE POINT DIMENSIONS

Dimensions to holes are measured to dead center of

the holes and flush to the adjacent surface metal.

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SECTION
3

FRONT SUSPENSION

INDEX

Page

General Description
. . . . 3-1

Maintenance and Adjustments
3-3

Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
3-3

Front End Alignment
3-5 .

Alignment Preliminary Steps ............
3-5

Caster
and
Camber Adjustments
. . 3-5

Chevelle, Caxnaro
and
Corvette
3-5

Chevrolet and Chevy
II 3-6

Steering Axis Inclination
3-6

Toe-in Adjustment
3-6

Cornering Wheel Relationship
3-6

Riding Heigit
and
Coil Spring Sag
3-7

Repair Procedures
3-8

Front Brake Drum (Chevrolet, Camaro, Chevelle,

Chevy E)
. . 3-8

Removal
3-8

Installation
3-8

Front Wheel Hub
3-8

Replacement
. . . . . 3-8

Replacement
of
Hub Wheel Bolts
3-8

Front Wheel Bearings
. . 3-8

Removal
3-8

Inspection
3-9

Repairs
. . 3-9

Replacement
of
Bearing Cups
3-9

Installation
3-9

Steering Knuckle
. . . 3-9

Removal
3-9

Installation
3-9

Shock Absorber
3-10

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro
and

Corvette
3-10

Removal
, . 3-10

Installation
3-10

Chevy
It 3-11

Removal
3-11

Installation
3-11

Stabilizer
Bar 3-11

Removal
3-11

Installation
3-11

Strut Rod
3-11

Chevrolet and Chevy
II 3-11

Removal
3-11

Installation
3-12

Front Coil Springs
3-12

Chevrolet
3-12

Removal
3-12

Installation
3-13

Chevelle
and
Camaro
3-13

Removal
3-13

Installation
3-14

Chevy H
3-14

Removal
3-14

Spring Seat Disassembly and Assembly
3-15

Installation
3-15

Corvette
3-15

Lower Control Arm Spherical Joint
.' 3-16

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro and

Corvette
3-16

Inspection
. 3-16

Chevrolet and Corvette
3-16

Removal
3-16

Installation
3-16
Page

Chevelle
and
Camaro
3-17

Removal
3-17

Installation
. . . . 3-17

Chevy
II 3-17

Inspection
. 3-17

Removal
3-17

Installation
3-17

Lube Fittings
3-18

Lower Control Arm
. . . . 3-18

Chevrolet
. 3-18

Removal
3-18

Installation
3-18

Chevelle and Camaro
3-18

Removal
3-18

Installation
3-18

Chevy H
3-18

Removal
3-18

Installation
3-19

Corvette
3-19

Removal
3-19

mstallation
3-19

Lower Control Arm Bushings
3-20

Chevrolet
3-20

Removal
3-20

Installation
3-20

Chevelle and Camaro
. 3-20

Removal
3-20

Installation
3-20

Chevy H
3-21

Removal
* 3-21

InstaEation
3-21

Cross Shaft and/or Bushings
. 3-21

Corvette
3-21

Removal
3-21

Installation
3-21

Upper Control Arm Spherical Joint
3-21

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro and Corvette
..... 3-21

Inspection.
3-21

Replacement
3-21

Chevy
II 3-21

Inspection
3-21

Replacement
3-21

Lube Fittings
3-22

Upper Control Arm
3-22

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro
and
Corvette
3-22

Removal
3-22

Installation
3-22

Chevy H
3-22

Removal
3-22

Installation
3-23

Upper Control Arm Cross Shaft

and/or Bushings
3-23

Chevrolet, Camaro and Chevelle
3-23

Removal
. 3-23

Installation
3-23

Chevy H
3-24

Removal
3-24

Installation
. . . 3-25

Corvette
3-25

Removal
3-25

Installation
3-25

Special Tools
3-26

Specifications
...'..'
At rear of Book

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The 1967 Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro, Chevy n and

Corvette front suspension systems are basically similar,

being of the
S.L.A.
(short-long arm) type with independent

coil springs. In the Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro and

Corvette the springs ride on the lower control arms; in
the Chevy II the springs ride on the upper control arms.

Spherical joints connect the upper and lower arms to the

steering knuckle. Tapered roller wheel bearings are

used.

Camber angle is adjusted, on the Chevrolet and Chevy n

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3-2

Fig.
1 - Front Suspension - Chevrolet

Fig.
2 - Front Suspension - Chevelle & Camaro

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