steering CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Owners Manual

ELECTRICAL-BODY
AND
CHASSIS
12-26

•
Low oil
pressure

• High engine temperature

• Defective wiring
or
switch

connector from sender

in block above starter
on

and
at
left front
of
distributor
on V-8
Sending Unit Replacement

1.
Disconnect wiring harness

unit terminal (located

L-6 engines

engines).

2.
Remove sender unit using Tool J-21757
or 12
point

socket, replace with
new
unit
and
check operation.

GENERATOR INDICATOR

1.
Ignition
on,
Engine
not
Running
and
Telltale Light

Off.

• Indicator bulb burned out, replace bulb.

• Open circuit
or
loose connection
in the
telltale

light circuit.

2.
telltale Light Stays
on
after Engine
is
Started.
If indicator light does
not go out at
engine idle

speed, refer
to
Charging Systems under Engine

Electrical, Section
6Y.

TEMPERATURE (COOLING SYSTEM) INDICATOR

The temperature indicator circuit consists
of two re-

motely located units, indicator gauge
and
engine sender

unit.
The
indicator gauge, located
in the
instrument

panel, consists
of a
red light which will indicate
an
over-

heated engine condition.

Engine Sender Unit Replacement

1.
Drain engine cooling system
to a
level below unit.

2.
Remove sender unit (located
in the
inlet manifold

near water pump housing
on V-8
engines and
in the

cylinder head near
an
exhaust port
oh L-6
engines)

and replace with new unit.

3.
Refill cooling system
and
check operation
of
unit.

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INDEX

Page

General Description
* *
i2-26

Service Operations
12-26

Instrument Panel
12-26

Instrument Cluster.
12-26

Fuel Gauge and/or Ammeter
12-27

Clock,
i 12-27

Speedometer
12-27
Page

Speedometer Cable
.
. 12-27

Temperature Gauge
12-29

Oil Pressure Gauge
12-29

Indicator Lights.
. 12-29

Oil Pressure Indicator
12-29

Generator Indicator
. . 12-29

• Temperature Indicator
12-29

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Chevelle instrument cluster assembly consists
of:

a speedometer;
a
fuel gauge;
a
generator,
an
engine
tem-

perature and an
oil
pressure indicator lamp, and includes

a clock
on
deluxe models.
On
super sport models,
am-

meter, coolant temperature
and oil
pressure gauges
re-

place
the
appropriate indicator lights. Except
for the

speedometer,
all of the
indicator lamps, instruments
and

gauges
of
these clusters may
be
serviced without remov-

ing
the
instrument cluster assembly from
the
vehicle.

In addition
to the
instrument indicator lamps,
a
brake

warning lamp
is
included
in the
cluster
as
standard

equipment.
The
indicator
is
connected
to the
parking
brake
and
brake pressure differential switches
and

serves
a
dual function.
It
lights when the parking brake

is applied
and
also when
the
brake pedal
is
applied,
if a

malfunction should occur
in the
brake system
due to a

loss
of
hydraulic pressure. Servicing
of the
hydraulic

pressure differential switch
is
covered
in
Section
5 of

this manual.

Regular maintenance
is not
required on the instrument

cjLuster
or its
components other than maintaining dean

and tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts

and keeping
the
speedometer cable properly lubricated.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
41
thru
44)

Removal

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove steering coupling bolt and disconnect steer-

ing shaft from coupling.

3.
Loosen mast jacket lower clamp.

4.
Remove
air
conditioning center distributor duct
(if

so equipped).

5. Remove radio rear support bracket screw.

6. Remove mast jacket upper support clamp and retain-

ing bolts from lower support (refer
to
Section
9,

Steering).
CAUTION: Cover mast jacket
and
parl

brake handle with
a
suitable material
to
prevc

scratching.

7.
Disconnect speedometer cable
at
rear
of
cluster

housing
and
speed warning control knob
at
panel
(if

so equipped).

8. Remove instrument panel retaining screws (nine

upper and five lower).
.

9. Working under the console remove four lower retain-

ing screws from instrument cluster housing.

10.
Pull instrument panel assembly from console and
lay

forward on mast jacket.

11.
Disconnect wiring harness, cluster lamps and wiring

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Fig.
41 - Instrument Panel Installation — Chevelle

terminals from rear of cluster assembly (figs. 43

and 44).

12.
Remove four screws retaining upper section of dus-

ter housing to panel and remove cluster from the in-

strument panel and to a suitable working area for

necessary service (fig. 42).

Installation

1.
Position cluster assembly to rear of panel and install

four upper retaining screws.

2.
Connect cluster lamps, wiring connectors and wiring

harness assembly to the cluster assembly.

3.
Position instrument panel assembly into console

(hold panel at center and install center screws) and

install upper and lower retaining screws.

NOTE:
At this point temporarily reconnect

battery and check operation of cluster.

4.
Working under the console, install four lower screws

retaining lower section of cluster cover to rear of

panel.

5. Install radio brace screw at rear of radio.

6. Connect speedometer cable to speedometer and speed

warning device control knob.

7. Install A/C distributor duct and connect A/C hoses to

duct (if so equipped).

8. Install mast jacket upper support clamp.

9. Position steering shaft in the steering coupling and

install retaining bolt.

10.
Tighten mast jacket lower clamp (refer to Steering,

Section 9 for spring tension adjustment).

11.
Connect battery ground cable.

FUEL GAUGE AND/OR AMMETER

REPLACEMENT

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
On air conditioned models, disconnect hose and re-

move air outlet from panel.

3.
Disconnect wiring connectors and cluster lamps from

rear of gauge assembly.

4.
Remove mounting plate retaining screws (3) and re-
move fuel gauge from rear of cluster housing.

5. Remove terminal nuts (3) securing gauge to template

and replace gauge.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

CLOCK REPLACEMENT

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove clock set shaft knob retaining nut and knob.

3.
Disconnect wiring connector at clock terminal and

cluster lamp from clock housing. On A/C models,

disconnect hose from air distributor duct.

4.
Remove two screws retaining clock housing to

cluster cover and remove clock.

5. To install, reverse removal procedure.

SPEEDOMETER REPLACEMENT

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove instrument cluster assembly as previously

outlined in this section.

3.
Remove screws (8) attaching cover to rear of cluster

housing.

4.
Remove two screws attaching speedometer assembly

to cluster cover and carefully remove speedometer

head.

NOTE:
Servicing of the speedometer assembly

should be performed by an authorized
AC
speed-

ometer service station.

5. To install, reverse removal procedure.

SPEEDOMETER CABLE

Replacement or Lubrication

1.
Disconnect the speedometer cable from the speedom-

eter head. Remove the old cable by pulling it out

from speedometer
, end
of conduit.

NOTE:
If old cable is broken it may be neces-

sary to remove lower piece from transmission

end of conduit.

2.
Lubricate the lower 3/4 of cable with speedometer

cable lubricant and push the cable into the conduit.

Connect the upper end to the speedometer head and

road test vehicle for proper speedometer operation.

Fig.
42 - Instrument Cluster Installation

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CHEVY II INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES

INDEX

Page
Page

General Description -.....
12-31

Service Operations.
12-31

Instrument Panel
. 12-31

Instrument Cluster
12-31

Fuel Gauge
12-32

12-32
Clock,
Speedometer
12-34

Speedometer Catte
12-34

Indicator Lights
12-34

Oil Pressure Indicator
12-34

Generator Indicator
12-34

Temperature Indicator
12-34

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Chevy
n
instrument cluster assembly consists
of:

a speedometer;
a
fuel gauge;
a
generator, temperature

and
oil
pressure indicator lamps, and includes
a
clock
on

deluxe models. Except
for the
speedometer,
all of the

cluster lamps, instruments and gauges
of
the cluster
may

be serviced without removing
the
instrument cluster
as-

sembly from
the
console.

In addition
to the
instrument indicator lamps,
a
brake

warning lamp
is
included
in the
cluster
as
standard

equipment.
The
indicator
is
connected
to
thfc parking

brake and brake pressure differential switches andserves
a dual function.
It
lights when
the
parking brake
is ap-

plied
and
also when
the
brake pedal
is
applied,
if a mal-

function should occur
in the
brake system
due to a
loss
of

hydraulic pressure. Servicing
of the
hydraulic pressure

differential switch
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manaul.

Regular maintenance
is not
required on
the
instrument

cluster
or its
components other than r^Mfitftl^i^g clean

and tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts

and keeping
the
speedometer cable properly lubricated.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

INSTRUMENT PANEL

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER

Removal
and
Installation {Figs.
45
thru
48)

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove mast jacket upper support clamp (refer
to

Steering, Section
9, for
complete procedure
on low-

ering jacket) and lower steering column.

NOTE:
Apply protective material
to the
mast

jacket
to
prevent damage
to the
painted surfaces.
3.
Disconnect retaining collar securing speedometer

cable
to
speedometer head.

4.
Remove screws retaining cluster
to
console.

5. Pull cluster forward
of
console opening and discon-

nect
all
wiring
and
lamp connections. Remove

cluster from vehicle.

CAUTION:
Do not
pull cluster outward further

than slack
in
wiring harness will allow, other-

Fig.
45-
Instrument Cluster Installation
—
Chevy
II

Fig.
46 -
Speed Warning Device

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CAMARO INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES

INDEX

Page

General Description
12-36

Service Operations
12-36

Instrument Cluster
. . . 12-36

Instrument Lamps
12-36

Printed Circuit
12-36

Fuel Gauge
12-37

Tachometer
. . 12-37

Seat Separator Instrument Console
12-37
Page

Fuel Gauge
12-37

Ammeter
12-37

Temperature Gauge
12-37

Oil Pressure Gauge
. 12-37

Fuel Warning Unit
12-37

Clock.
... 12-37

Oil Pressure Indicator
12-37

Generator Indicator
12-38

Temperature Indicator
12-38

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The standard Camaro instrument cluster assembly con-

sists
of two
circular units which house
the
speedometer

and fuel gauge assemblies.
The oil
pressure, left-hand

directional
and
brake warning indicators
are
located
in

the face
of the
speedometer bezel while generator,
tem-

perature
and
right-hand directional indicators are grouped

with
the
fuel gauge unit.
The
high beam indicator
is

located between
the
cluster bezels.

A special instrumentation package
is
available with
the

eight-cylinder engine
and
center floor console combina-

tion.
The
special cluster includes:
a
clock; coolant

temperature,
oil
pressure, fuel
and
ammeter gauges,

mounted forward
on the
seat separator console;
a ta-

chometer
in the
right circular housing
of the
dash
in-

strument cluster; and
a low
fuel level indicator replacing

the
oil
pressure indicator lamp
in the
instrument cluster.

The instruments
and
gauges,
may be
serviced only

after
the
instrument cluster
is
removed from
the
vehicle.

Indicator
and
cluster lamps except
for the
high beam

indicator
may be
replaced without removing
the
cluster

assembly. Partial cluster removal
is
necessary when

replacing
the
high beam indicator due
to its
proximity
to
the upper brace
rod
anchor plate.
The
bulbs
are in-

stalled
in
plastic sockets which lock into
the
cluster

housing and make contact with
the
printed circuit.

A
low
level fuel warning system
is a
special feature

available with
the
floor console gauge pack. This
sys-

tem includes
an
indicator lamp
in the
dash cluster and
a

semi-conductor unit senses
the
change
in
electrical
re-

sistance
of the
fuel system circuitry
as
variations
in

fuel level occur.
The
sensing device
is
replaced
as a

unit
if
found defective.

The brake warning light serves
a
dual purpose.
It

functions
as an
indicator when
the
parking brake
is ap-

plied
and
also
if
there
is a
malfunction (loss
of
hydraulic

pressure)
in the
brake system. Switches which provide

the signal
to
operate
the
light
are
located
at the
parking

brake assembly
and at the
brake master cylinder
in the

hydraulic lines. Service
of the
brake pressure differ-

ential switch unit
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manual.

Regular maintenance
is not
required on
the
instrument

cluster
or its
components other than maintaining clean,

tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts

and keeping
the
speedometer properly lubricated.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER (Figs.
50
thru
53)

Removal
and
Installation

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Remove mast jacket lower support screws
at toe
pan.

3.
Remove mast jacket upper support bolts
and
allow

steering wheel
to
rest
on
seat cushion.

CAUTION: Both supports must
be
detached
to

prevent distortion
of
mast jacket.

4.
Remove cluster attaching screws from face
of
panel

and partially remove assembly from console opening.

5. Reaching behind cluster assembly, disconnect speed-

ometer cable, speed warning device
(if so
equipped
-

Fig.
51) and
chassis harness connector
at
rear
of

panel.

6. Remove assembly from console opening to
a
suitable

bench area
for
required service operations.

7.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.

INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LAMP REPLACEMENT

1.
Turn bulb holder counterclockwise
and
pull
out to

remove from
the
cluster housing.
2.
Pull bulb straight out
to
remove from socket.

3.
Press replacement bulb inward
to
lock
in
socket.

4.
Insert lamp assembly into housing, with lugs
on

holder entering notches
in
housing,
and
turn clock-

wise
to
lock
in
place.

PRINTED CIRCUIT REPLACEMENT

1.
Remove instrument cluster
as
previously described

in this section.

2.
Remove
all
cluster illuminating and indicator lamps

from housing.

3.
Remove fuel gauge terminal nuts
or
tachometer
re-

taining nuts securing printed circuit
to
housing.

4.
Remove four
hex
head screws retaining printed
cir-

cuit
to the
cluster housing
and
remove circuit from

housing.

5.
To
install, reverse removal procedure.

CAUTION:
The
retaining screws
are
part
of

the grounding circuit
and
must
be
installed
to

provide proper connections
for the
printed
eir-

cuit.

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Fig.
54 - Seat Separator Instrument Console

consists of a single red light which will indicate an over-

heated engine condition.

Engine Sender Unit Replacement

1.
Drain engine cooling system to a level below unit.
2.
Remove sender unit (located in cylinder head near

an exhaust port on L-6 engines and in the inlet mani-

fold near water pump housing on V-8 engines).

3.
Replace unit, refill cooling system and check opera-

tion of unit.

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL

Directional signal assemblies provide as standard pro-

duction equipment a lane changing feature and hazard

warning system on all model applications. Two different

design switches are used as shown in Figure 55. Major

difference between the two units is that one type has can-

celling and detent springs which are serviceable, other-

wise both units are not repairable and must be replaced

as an assembly in service.

Due to the integral design relationship of the signal

switch and the energy absorbing steering column, refer-

ence should be made to Steering, Section 9 of this manual
whenever any service operations are performed on the

steering column. The directional signal switch replace-

ment procedures covered in this section are intended to

supplement the detail service operations outlined in Sec-

tion 9.

Special note should be taken of the fact that different

signal flasher units are used in Chevrolet models depend-

ent on the number of lamps to be operated. The hazard

warning unit, even though an integral component of the

directional switch assembly, requires the installation of

an additional flasher unit in the fuse panel capable of op-

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HAZARD WARNING

SWITCHES

Fig.
55- Directional Signal Switches

erating six to eight lamps simultaneously depending ve-

hicle series and model.

DIRECTIONAL SIGNAL SWITCH REPLACEMENT

All steering columns except tilt and telescoping.

Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy II and Camaro (Fig. 56)

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Disconnect signal switch wiring from chassis har-

ness at multiple connector under instrument panel.

3.
Remove steering wheel assembly as outlined in Sec-

tion 9, Steering.

4.
Remove shift lever roll pin and shift lever from

column (if applicable).

5. Push in hazard warning switch knob and unscrew

knob.
Remove switch lever arm.

6. On Chevy U and Camaro models equipped with auto-

matic transmission remove column mounted dial in-

dicator housing and lamp assembly (if applicable).

7. Remove mast jacket lower trim cover retaining

screws and remove trim cover(s).

8. On Chevrolet and Chevelle models equipped with

automatic transmission loosen set screw and remove

quadrant dial pointer (if applicable).

9. Remove retaining
"C"
ring from upper steering shaft

using snap ring remover Tool J-22569 (Refer to

Steering, Section 9). Slide thrust and wave washers

from steering shaft.
10.
Loosen three signal switch mounting screws until

assembly can be rotated counterclockwise.

NOTE:
Do not remove three screws from as-

sembly until unit is on the bench.

11.
Rotate switch assembly counterclockwise and pull

unit from top of mast jacket. Allow unit to hang

from end of column.

Fig.
56 - Standard Steering Column

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Fig.
57 - Tilt Steering Column

12.
Remove upper support bracket bolts and bracket

assembly.

CAUTION: Do not suspend column by lower

reinforcement only.

Reinforce column and remove wiring harness pro-

tector and clip, then position bracket and reinstall

bolts (finger tight).

13.
Remove shift lever bowl from mast jacket and dis-

engage from wiring harness.

14.
Remove three mounting screws from engagement

with lockplate. Use care not to lose 3 springs as

screws are removed.

15.
Disassemble switch and upper bearing housing from

switch cover.

NOTE:
Directional switch is not repairable

and must be replaced.

16.
Insert the upper bearing housing assembly and signal
switch assembly into, the cover, feeding the signal

switch wires through the. cover.

17.
Align signal switch and bearing housing holes with

holes in the cover. Install three mounting screws

through the holes.

18.
Slide three springs on to screws and place lockplate

in position over screws and springs. Tighten screws

three turns into lockplate.

19.
Feed switch wire through the shift lever bowl and

place upper end assembly on top of bowl.

20.
Place shift lever bowl and signal switch assembly

on top of jacket, aligning the tangs on the I.D. of the

lockplate with slots in jacket. Lock upper end of

assembly into position by pushing down on cover

assembly and rotating fully clockwise.

21.
Tighten 3 turn signal mounting screws.

22.
Remove mast jacket support clamp, position wiring

and install wiring cover and clip, then reinstall mast

jacket mounting bracket assembly.

Fig.
58 - Telescoping Column

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23.
Install
MCtT
ring over steering shaft using snap ring

installer J-22659 (refer to Section 9).

NOTE: Be sure retaining ring is completely

seated into groove.

24.
Install dial pointer on Chevrolet and Chevelle models

equipped with automatic transmission (if applicable).

25.
Install dial indicator and lamp assembly on Camaro

and Chevy n models equipped with automatic

transmission.

26.
Install mast jacket lower trim covers (if applicable).

27.
Install hazard warning knob and turn signal lever.

28.
Install shift lever.

29.
Install steering wheel.

30.
Install multiple connector to switch wiring using old

harness for wire color guide and connect to body

harness connector.

31.
Connect battery ground cable and check operation of

assembly.

Tilt Steering Column (Fig. 57)

Chevrolet, Chevelle and Camaro

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Disconnect directional switch wiring harness from

body harness at multiple connector under instrument

panel.

3.
Remove steering wheel assembly (refer to Steering,

Section 9).

4.
Remove preload spring and cancelling cam from end

of shaft.

5.
Remove shift lever pin and lever from steering col-

umn (except floor shift).

6. Remove directional le*ver screw and lever.

7.
Push in hazard warning knob and unscrew knob.

8. On Camaro models equipped with automatic trans-

mission, remove quadrant dial and lamp assembly

from column.

9. Remove mast jacket trim cover
(s).

10.
On Chevrolet and Chevelle models with automatic

transmission, loosen set screw and remove quadrant

dial pointer.

11.
Assemble slide hammer Tool J-6585-1 to turn signal

cover remover Tool J-21486. Place cover remover

over turn signal cover, tighten clamp, and pull cover

from end of column with slide hammer (Refer to

Steering, Section 9).

12.
Remove three switch mounting screws, noting short

length of top screw.

13.
Cut multiple connector from switch wiring and slide

switch from end of column.

14.
To install new switch, feed wiring through the bear-

ing housing, around support, and through shift bowl

and shroud.

15.
Feed through wiring protector. If clearance is not

sufficient loosen mast jacket bracket retaining bolts.

16.
Insert switch wiring terminals in multiple connector.

Use old connector
and
wiring for color guide.
17.
Position switch and install three mounting screws

with short screw in top position.

18.
Be sure hazard warning switch is pushed in, then

install turn signal cover using special Tool J-21853.

On automatic columns align key in cover with keyway

in bearing housing.

19.
Install turn signal lever, hazard warning knob and

tilt lever.

20.
Install shift lever and roll pin (where applicable).

21.
Install dial pointer on Chevrolet and Chevelle. On

Camaro install dial indicator and lamp assembly.

22.
Install trim covers and retaining screws.

23.
Install cancelling cam and preload spring.

24.
Install steering wheel (Refer to Section 9).

25.
Connect switch wiring to body harness under instru-

ment panel.

26.
Connect battery ground cable and check operation of

unit.

Standard and Telescoping Steering Column

Corvette (Fig. 58)

1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Disconnect signal switch harness wiring from chas-

sis wiring harness at multiple connector under in-

strument panel.

3.
Remove steering wheel assembly as outlined in

Steering, Section 9.

4.
Remove preload spring and cancelling cam.

5.
Remove directional signal lever screw and lever.

6. Push in hazard warning knob, unscrew and remove

knob.

7.
Remove lower trim cover retaining screws and

cover.

8. Remove retaining ring, thrust and wave washers

from upper end of shaft.

9. Cut wiring above connector.

10.
Remove three switch mounting screws, slide switch,

cover and upper bearing housing from column, pull-

ing wire through protector and escutcheon.

11.
To install replacement switch, assemble upper bear-

ing housing and turn signal switch into switch cover,

then feed wiring through escutcheon and protector

until switch can be positioned on mast jacket.

12.
With switch positioned on mast jacket, install three

switch mounting screws.

13.
Install thrust and wave washers and snap lock ring

in place.

14.
Install turn signal lever and hazard warning knob.

15.
Install cancelling cam and upper bearing preload

spring on steering shaft.

16.
Install steering wheel assembly.

NOTE:
Be sure directional signal switch is in

neutral position before installing wheel.

17.
Install connector on directional signal wiring har-

ness and connect to body harness connector.

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SPECIFICATIONS

HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING

SECTION
1A

Compressor

Make Frigidaire

Type
. 6
Cylinder Axial

Displacement

Four-Season
12.6
Cu.
In.

Universal
and
Ail-Weather
.... .10.8 Cu. In.

Rotation Clockwise

Compressor Suction
and
Discharge

Connector Bolt Torque
.......
25 ft lbs.

Compressor Clutch Coil

Ohms
(at
80°F.).
4.18-4.38

Amps
(at
80°F.)
2.86 @ 12
Volts

Torques

Rear Head
to
SheU Stud
Nut 23 lb. ft

Shaft Mounting
Nut 15 lb. ft

Belt Tension.
See
Tune-Up Chart
System Capacities

Refrigerant
R-12

Four-Season
and
Comfortron

Systems.
............
3 lbs., 12 oz.

Universal Systems

Chevrolet, Chevelle,
and
Camaro.
... 3 lbs.

Chevy
n 2 lbs. 8 oz.

All-Weather System
2 lbs. 8 oz.

Compressor
Oil 525
Viscosity

All Systems
11 oz.

Fuses

Comfortron Systems
.

Four-Season Systems
.

Universal Systems
. .

All-Weather System.
.
Fuse

Block

25
amp.

25
amp.

25
amp.

25
amp.
In

Line

30
amp.

30
amp.

20
amp.

20
amp.

SECTION
3

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (Vehicle
dt
Curb Weight)

Caster*

Camber*

Steering Axis

Inclination

tToe-In (Total)

Wheel Bearing

Adjustment

Preload

End Movement
Chevrolet

Pos.
3/4° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/4° ± 1/2°

7-1/2° ± 1/2°

@l/8"
to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Chevelle •

(SS and El Camino)

Neg. 1/2° ± 1/2°

(All others)

Neg. 1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/2° ± 1/2°

8-1/4° ± 1/2°

1/8" to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Chevy n

Pos.
1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/2° ± 1/2°

7° ± 1/2°

1/4" to 3/8"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.000"
to .004"
Corvette

Pos.
1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
3/4° ± 1/2°

7° ± 1/2°

3/16" to 5/16"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Camaro

Pos.
1/2° £ 1/2°

Pos.
1/4° ±1/2°

8 3/4° ± 1/2°

1/8" to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"

•Must not vary more than 1/2° from side to side.

@Toe-In (Total) should be 5/16" to 7/16" after rebuild using new bushings and ball joints.

tAdjust Toe-in with steering gear on straight ahead location after camber and caster have been set Any change

in caster and camber settings will affect toe; always recheck and set toe to specifications.

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SPECIFICATIONS
2

RIDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT*

Chevrolet
All Biscayne
and Bel Air 2 and 4
Doors,

All Impala
and
Caprice
4
Doors
and

All Station Wagons
. . . .

All Impala
and
Caprice
2
Doors
. . . . .
5-1/8"
± 1/2"

5-3/8"
± 1/2"

Chevelle
All Sedans

SS Coupe
and
Convertible

El Camino
and
Station W*
1-3/811
± 1/2"

1-1/8"
± 1/2"

..
2" ± 1/2"

Chevy
u
All
4 and 6
Cylinder Standard
2 and 4
Doors,

All Station Wagons,
and 6
Cylinder Nova
4
Door

All
8
Cylinder Standard
2 and 4
Doors,
All

Nova
2
Doors
and 8
Cylinder Nova
4
Door
. . .
3-3/4'

3-1/4'
±
1/2'

±
1/2'

Corvette
With
327 or 427
Engine
. . . .

327 Engine with
A/C or 427
Engine with
A/C,
P.S.,.and
P.B

Convertible with
327
Engine, Hardtop,
A/C, P.S., P.B., and
Powerglide

427 Engine with Optional Suspension
.
2-1/2"

.
2"

1-1/2"

1-1/2"
±
1/2"

±1/2"

±
1/2"

±
1/2"

Camaro
With
230
Engine
..... . . .

With
250
Engine
.... ...

With
283 - 327 and
350 Engine
2-3/4"

2-7/8"

2-5/8"
± 1/2"

± 1/2"

± 1/2"

•Must be within 1/2" from side to side

BOLT TORQUES

TORQUES

Spherical Joint

Upper Stud
Nut

Lower Stud
Nut

Stud
to
Control

Arm Nuts (Service)

Lower Forging
Nut

Steering
Arm
Attaching Nuts

Shock Absorber

Upper Shaft
Nut

Lower Attachment

Bracket
to
Spring Tower

Stabilizer
Bar

Frame Bracket Bolts

Link Nuts

Strut
Rod

Rod
to Arm Nut

Adjustment
Nut

Front Spring

Spring Seat
to
Control

Arm Nuts

Lower Control
Arm

Inner Pivot Nuts

Upper Control Arm

Attaching Nuts

Collar Bolts

Brake Anchor Pin

Drum Brakes

Brake Anchor Bolt

Disk Brakes

Lower Control Arm

Cross Shaft Bolts

Front

Rear .

Wheel Stud Nuts
Chevrolet

50 ft. lbs.

80 ft lbs.

25 ft. lbs.

40 ft. lbs.

50 ft. lbs.

8 ft. lbs.

15 ft. lbs.

—

15 ft lbs.

8 ft. lbs.

70 ft lbs.

80 ft lbs.

115 ft lbs.

75 ft lbs.

45 ft lbs.

130 ft lbs.

—

65 ft lbs.
Chevelle

50 ft lbs.

80 ft lbs.

25 ft. lbs.

—

85 ft lbs.

8 ft lbs.

20 ft lbs.

—

15 ft lbs.

8 ft lbs.

—

80 ft lbs.

50 ft. lbs.

45 ft. lbs.

130 ft lbs.

—

65 ft lbs.
Chevy H

45 ft lbs.

45 ft lbs.

25 ft lbs.

—

65 ft. lbs.

8 ft lbs.

9 ft lbs.

9 ft. lbs.

9 ft. lbs.

10 ft. lbs.

45 ft lbs.

80 ft lbs.

30 ft lbs.

65 ft lbs.

50 ft. lbs.

50 ft lbs.

130 ft lbs.

_

—

65 ft lbs.
Corvette

45 ft lbs.

20 ft lbs.

20 ft lbs.

—

20 ft lbs.

10 ft lbs.

—

10 ft lbs.

10 ft. lbs.

—

95 ft lbs.

35 ft lbs.

40 ft lbs.

75 ft lbs..

70 ft lbs.

135 ft lbs.

75 ft lbs.
Camaro

50 ft lbs.

65 ft lbs.

25 ft lbs.

—

85 ft lbs.

8 ft lbs.

20 ft lbs.

.
—

15 ft. lbs.

8 ft._lbs.

_

85 ft lbs.

50 ft lbs.

45 ft lbs.

130 ft lbs.

_

—

65 ft lbs.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL