CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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Fig. 3: Note location of power steering fluid on indicator. Do not overfill power
steering pump when adding fluid.
Power steering fluid level s hould be checked at least twice a year. To prevent
possible overfilling, check the fluid le vel only when the fluid has warmed to
operating temperatures and the wheels are turned straight ahead. If the level is
low, fill the pump reservoir until the flui d level measures between the COLD and
HOT marks on the reservoir dipstick. Low fluid level usually produces a
moaning sound as the wheels are turned (especially when standing still or
parking) and increases st eering wheel effort.
STEERING GEAR
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
The 1982-92 vehicles are equipped with a pow er steering gear. All vehicles use
GM power steering fluid, or equivalent.
CHASSIS GREASING

Chassis lubrication can be performed with a pressurized grease gun or by using
a hand-operated grease gun. Wipe the grease fittings clean before greasing in
order to prevent the possibility of fo rcing any dirt into the component.

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BODY LUBRICATION
HOOD LATCH AND HINGES
Clean the latch surfaces and
apply clean engine oil to the latch pilot bolts and
the spring anchor. Use the engine oil to l ubricate the hood hinges as well. Use a
chassis grease to lubricate all the pivot points in the latch release mechanism.
DOOR HINGES
The gas tank filler door, car door, and rear hatch or trunk lid hinges should be
wiped clean and lubricated with clean engi ne oil. Silicone spray also works well
on seals, but must be applied more often. Use engine oil to lubricate the trunk
or hatch lock mechanism and the lock bo lt and striker. The door lock cylinders
can be lubricated easily with a shot of silicone spray or one of the many dry
penetrating lubricants commercially available.
PARKING BRAKE LINKAGE
Use chassis grease on the parking brake c able where it contacts the guides,
links, levers, and pulleys. The grease s hould be water resistant for durability.
ACCELERATOR LINKAGE
Lubricate the throttle lever, and the accele rator pedal lever at the support inside
the car with clean engine oil.
TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE
Lubricate the shift linkage with water re sistant chassis grease which meets GM
Specification 6031M or its equal.
FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS
Once every 30,000 miles, clean and repack wheel bearings with a wheel
bearing packer. Remove any excess grea se from the exposed surface of the
hub and seal.
REMOVAL, REPACKING, INSTA LLATION AND ADJUSTMENT
WARNING - It is important that wheel b earings be properly adjusted after
installation. Improperly adj usted wheel bearings can c ause steering instability,
front end shimmy and wander, and increased tire wear.
1. Raise the car and support it at the lower arm. Remove the tire and wheel
assembly.
2. Remove the brake caliper and support it on a wire.
3. Remove the dust cap, cotter pin, ca stle nut, thrust washer and outside
wheel bearing.
4. Pull the disc/hub assembly from the steering knuckle.

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5. Pry out the inner seal and
remove the inner bearing.
6. Wipe out the grease from inside the hub.
7. Clean the wheel bearings thor oughly with solvent and check their
condition before installation. Afte r cleaning, check parts for excessive
wear and replace damaged parts.
WARNING - Do not allow the bearing to spin when blowing dry with
compressed air, as this would allow t he bearing to turn without lubrication.
8. Apply a sizable amount of lubricant to the palm of one hand. Using your
other hand, work the bearing into the lubricant so that the grease is
pushed through the rollers and out t he other side. Keep rotating the
bearing while continuing to push the lubricant through it.
9. Apply grease to the inside of t he hub and install the inner bearing in the
hub. Install a new grease seal, be careful not to damage the seal.
10. Install the disc/hub assembly onto t he steering knuckle. Install the outer
bearing, thrust washer and castle nu t. Torque the nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16
Nm) while turning the wheel.
11. Back the nut off and retighten it by hand until nearest slot aligns with the
cotter pin hole.
12. Insert a new cotter pin.
13. Mount a dial indicator onto the vehi cle so that any end-play in the hub
can be measured. Measure the end-play and record the value. End-play
should be between 0.001-0.005 in. (0.025- 0.127mm). If play exceeds this
tolerance, the wheel bearings should be replaced.

Fig. 1: Pry the dust cap fr om the hub, taking care not to distort or damage its
flange

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Fig. 2: Once the ends are cut, grasp the co tter pin and pull or pry it free of the
spindle

Fig. 3: If difficulty is encountered, gently tap on the pliers with a hammer to help
free the cotter pin

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Fig. 4: Loosen and remove the cast ellated nut from the spindle

Fig. 5: Remove the washer from the spindle

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Fig. 6: With the nut and washer out of the way, the outer bearings may be
removed from the hub

Fig. 7: Pull the hub and inner beari ng assembly from the spindle

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Fig. 8: Use a small prytool to remove the old inner bearing seal

Fig. 9: With the seal removed, the inner bearing may be withdrawn from the hub

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Fig. 10: Thoroughly pack the bearing wit h fresh, high temperature wheel
bearing grease before installation

Fig. 11: Apply a thin coat of fresh grease to the new inner bearing seal lip

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Fig. 12: Use a suitably sized driver to install the inner bearing seal to the hub

Fig. 13: With new or freshly packed bearin gs, tighten the nut to 12 ft. lbs. (16
Nm) while gently spinning the wh eel, then adjust the bearings

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Fig. 14: After the bearings are adjusted, install the dust cap by gently tapping on
the flange - DO NOT damage the c ap by hammering on the center
JUMP STARTING A DEAD BATTERY
Whenever a vehicle is jump started, pr ecautions must be followed in order to
prevent the possibility of personal inju ry. Remember that batteries contain a
small amount of explosive hydrogen gas which is a by-product of battery
charging. Sparks should always be av oided when working around batteries,
especially when attaching jumper cabl es. To minimize the possibility of
accidental sparks, follow the procedure carefully.

Fig. 1: Connect the jumper cables to the batteries and engine in the order
shown