steering wheel CHEVROLET CAMARO 1967 1.G Chassis Repair Manual

ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-41

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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ELECTRICAL-BODY AND CHASSIS 12-43

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.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE

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.

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SPECIFICATIONS 20

TORQUE CHART

Steering Gear Mounting

Bolts

Pitman Shaft Nut

Steering Wheel Nut

Steering Wheel Nut-Tilt

Steering Coupling Nuts

Steering Coupling Clamp

Bolts

Tie Rod End Nut

Tie Rod Clamp Nut

Idler Arm Mounting Nut

Steering Wheel to

Hub (Wood)

Steering Damper Bracket

Frame Nut

Steering Damper Bracket

Relay End Nut

Steering Damper to

Bracket Nut

Steering Damper Bracket

Relay Rod Bolt

Power Steering Pump

Pulley

Power Steering Mounting

Bolt

Power Steering Mounting

Nut

Power Cylinder to Relay

Rod Nut

Power Cylinder to Frame

Bracket

Control Valve to Pitman

Arm

Control Valve Clamp

Bolt

Steering Shaft to Gear

Clamp Nut
Chevrolet

70 lb. ft.
Chevelle'

70 lb. ft.
Chevy H

30 lb. ft.
Camaro

68 lb. ft.
Corvette

30 lb. ft.

140 lb. ft.

^ . 35 lb. ft.

1 lb. in.

1 lb. in.

18 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.
—

—
1 lb. in.
—

18 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.
—

35 lb. ft.

130 lb. in.

40 lb. ft.

25 lb. in.

—

— •

—

.—
—

—

v —

—
-

—

—

—

—
25 lb. in.

—

—

—
18 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

60 lb. ft.

20 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

— .

• ' —

, —

—

-
—

, .p-

—

-
45 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.

45 lb. ft.

20 lb. ft.

35 lb. ft. .
—•

—

—
45 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

.
45 lb. ft.

20 lb. ft.

—

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