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WHEELS AND TIRES 10-5
WHEELS
The wheel and tire assembly should be removed from
vehicles equipped with disc brakes to properly perform
balancing operations. This is necessary due to drag of
the spring loaded brake shoes on the disc.
Static Balancing (W/Tire)
Static Balance (still balance) is the equal distribution
of weight of the wheel and tire assembly about the axis
of rotation so that the assembly has no tendency to rotate
by
itself.
Static unbalance causes the pounding action of
the front wheels that is called "tramp".
To correct static unbalance (front and rear): The
quickest and best methods to correct static unbalance
are through the use of wheel balancers which are com-
mercially available. Refer to the Information and in-
structions included with these balaricers.
Dynamic Balancing (W/Tire)
Dynamic Balance (running balance) requires the wheel
to be not only in static balance, but balanced and running
smoothly while turning on an axis which runs through the
centerline of the wheel and tire perpendicular to the axis
of rotation.
The quickest and best methods of testing and correcting
dynamic unbalance are by the use of dynamic wheel
balancers which are commercially available. These bal-
ancers include all necessary information on where and
how the balancing weights should be placed. The follow-
ing information, however, will help in the correction of
dynamic balance.
NOTE:
Before attempting to balance the
wheels, check to be certain that no foreign
matter has been trapped in the wheel ventila-
tion slots or in the accessory wheel discs. This
is especially important if the vehicle has been
run in soft mud and then parked in freezing
weather.
When a wheel that is statically unbalanced is dynam-
ically in balance the dynamic balance can be retained
while correcting "the static balance by installing the cor-
rective weights so that half of the weight required is
placed on the inner edge of the rim and the other half
on the outer edge of the rim.
Dynamic unbalance can be corrected without destroying
static balance by installing weights so half of weight
required for dynamic balance is placed on the rim op-
posite the heavy point, while the other half is placed 180°
away and on the opposite side of the rim.
NOTE:
Vehicles with wire wheel covers should
have the wheels balanced with the wire wheel
covers installed on the wheels.
Run Out (W/OTire)
The wheels should not run out (wobble) more than
1/16" as measured on the side of the rim at the base
of the tire. Excessive run-out is the result of a bent
wheel, an improperly mounted wheel, worn knuckle bear-
ings or steering connections. These parts should be
checked for correct adjustment, proper alignment and
wear whenever excessive run-out is encountered.
The wheels should also run concentric with the steering
knuckle spindle within 1/16 inch as measured on the tire
bead seat of the rim with the tire removed.
Wheel run-out, eccentricity and balance are closely
associated with steering and front wheel alignment.
Further information on these subjects will be found under
"Suspension".
Cleaning Aluminum Wheels
Do not use wire brush or abrasive cleaners when
cleaning wheels. Use only cleaners that will not react
with aluminum.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
TIRES
Removal
Dismounting tubeless tires presents no problems if the
correct procedures are used and the following precau-
tions observed.
1.
Remove the valve cap and valve core. Let out all the
air.
2.
Press the inner side of the tire into the rim well.
Use bead loosening tool or if regular tire irons are
used, take particular care not to injure or tear the
sealing ribs on the bead.
CAUTION: Never use tire irons with sharp
edges or corners.
3.
Using tire irons on the opposite side, remove bead,
taking small "bites" around the rim.
4.
Turn the tire over, and use two tire irons, one be-
tween the rim flange and the bead to pry the rim
upward, the other iron to pry outward between the
bead seat and the bead.
Installation
Extreme care must be exercised to prevent injury to
the sealing bead and circumferential bead when forcing
tire over rim.
1.
Apply a light film of Ruglyde or other suitable rubber
lubricant to sealing bead of tire.
NOTE:
The use of excessive lubrication may
lead to rim slippage and subsequent breaking of
air seal.
2.
Carefully mount the outer bead in usual manner by
using tire irons, taking small "bites" around rim,
being careful not to injure the tire bead.
CAUTION: DO NOT use a hammer, as damage
to the bead will result.
3.
Install the inner bead in the same manner.
NOTE:
If a seal cannot be effected in the fore-
going manner with the rush of air it can be
, accomplished by applying to the circumference
of the tire a tire mounting band or heavy sash
cord and tightening with the use of a tire iron.
On tire mounting machines, bouncing the tire
assembly is not required. The tire should be
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-12
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The sturdy front end structure is formed by three
welded assemblies, the left and right hand fender skirts
and the radiator support panel. These units are bolted
together and to the dash panel (fig.
16).
Fender skirts, containing spring towers and support
brackets for control arms, are welded to the reinforced
"closed hat section" side rails. The skirts and rails
are fastened at top and bottom to reinforced areas of the
dash panel. Each skirt and rail assembly is securely
mated ta the body with three bolts at the top, and at the
stub fr|.me butt plates with a four bolt series. Heavy
gauge, formed, reinforcing plates receive the top of the
fender skirt and provide a shimming surface for precise
alignment of front end and body when assembled.
The one-piece radiator support panel completes a box
section when welded to the front crossmember. The
panel is formed to add structural strength and rigidity.
This strong combination is bolted along the full length of
each forward vertical edge of the fender skirts and at
the stub frame ends. Additional strength is obtained from
rigid diagonal corner braces. These open hat section
braces, bolted to side rails and front crossmember,
provide mountings for the suspension tension struts.
Conventional front fenders, grille, bumper and brack-
ets all bolt on to the unit front end structure. The hood
is connected to the front end with hinges that are attached
to the fender skirts.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
" TO •/•"
Fig.
17 - Sheet Metd Adjustment - Chevy II
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-15
FRONT FENDER TRIM
If fender spear molding is to be replaced without re-
moving fender from vehicle, proceed as follows:
1.
Perform Operations 2 and 5 only of Front Fender
Assembly—Removal.
2.
Pull rear* end of fender away from body far enough
to insert a short piece of 2 x 4 between lower rear
corner of fender and rocker panel extension.
3.
It should now be possible to gain access to first and
second retaining nuts forward of rear end of fender.
All other nuts can be reached from front wheel
opening.
SKIRT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
Remove hood and hinge assemblies as outlined in
this section.
2.
Remove grille and radiator support as outlined in
Section ia.
3.
Remove fender assembly as outlined in this section.
4.
Raise car from floor and place jack stands under
rocker panel extension.
5.
Remove suspension bumper support, shock absorber,
front spring and stabilizer link as outlined in Section
3.
6. If removing left skirt assembly, remove steering
gear mounting bolts, power steering hose clamp (if
so equipped) and outer (left) clutch cordon shaft
bracket (if so equipped).
7.
Remove tie rod ball stud from steering arm as out-
lined in Section 9.
8. Support engine and remove engine mount cushion as
outlined in Section 6.
9. Remove spring clip from brake line junction which
passes through skirt and remove junction from skirt
(see Section 5).
10.
Remove four bolts retaining front crossmember to
skirt.
11.
Remove four bolts retaining skirt assembly to dash
front brace. Remove 3 bolts retaining upper end of
skirt to dash (fig. 26); record shims removed.
12.
Remove skirt assembly with remaining suspension
parts attached as shown in Figure 27.
13.
Suspension parts may be detached as outlined in
Section 3.
Fig.
22 - Radiator Support Assembly
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-17
Fig.
28- Hood Spring Removal
Installation
Skirt installation is written for the installation of a
stripped skirt, with suspension and otiier parts added
after skirt is attached to vehicle. Proceed as follows:
1.
Position skirt assembly on vehicle with insulator,
shown in Figure 26, in place and original shims in-
stalled at top dash mount
2.
Install the three bolts at top mount and four bolts at
lower dash brace.
3.
Install front crossmember, replacing the four bolts
and nuts removed previously.
4.
Replace engine mount cushion; refer to Section 6.
5.
Install front suspension parts as outlined in Sec-
tion 3. Connect stabilizer link to stabilizer (if so
FINAL POSITION
Fig.
30 - Installing Hood Molding Clip
equipped) and connect tie rod end to steering arm as
outlined in Section 9.
6. Install radiator support and fender assembly as out-
lined in this section. Install grille (Section 13).
7.
If left skirt was removed, proceed as follows:
a. Install steering gear. Carefully follow outline
under Steering Gear - Installation in Section 9.
Do not fail to perform adjustments listed under
Mast Jacket Installation in that section.
b.
Install clutch cordon shaft (if so equipped).
c. Install power steering hose clamp (if so equipped).
8. Install brake lines and bleed brakes as outlined in
Section 5.
9. Install hood and adjust as outlined in this section.
10.
Perform following checks and adjustments:
a. Check and adjust front body section alignment
as outlined in Fisher Body Service Manual.
Fig.
29 - Installing Tool J-9559 in Nev/Spring
Fig.
31 - Removing Front End Assembly from Vehicle
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-18
b.
Check and adjust front wheel alignment as out-
lined in Section 3.
c. Check and adjust headlamp aiming as outlined in
Section 12.
HOOD ASSEMBLY
Hood may be removed either with or without hinges.
To shorten aligning time, hood hinge plates may be lo-
cated by scribing a mark on hood and/or body which
outlines entire plate. See Maintenance and Adjustments -
Hood Hinge for hood adjustment procedure. Hood hinge
springs may be easily and safely removed and installed.
through the use of Tool J-9559 as follows:
1.
With hood opened only far enough to allow passage of
mechanic's arm between hood and fender, insert ends
of J-9559 (through bolt removed) between coils of
spring until barrel of tool contacts outer diameter
of spring.
2.
Open hood fully while still holding spring (with tool
installed) in hand; when hood is near fully opened
position, spring may be removed as shown in Figure
28.
3.
As soon as spring is removed, insert long bolt sup-
plied with J-9559 through holes in end of tool, pass-
ing it through spring, and install nut on bolt.
Spring may be removed from J-9559 or J-9559 may be
installed in a new spring by the following method:
1.
Place a closed 6 or 8 inch "C" clamp in a vise or
fasten it to a heavy bench top (bench should be fas-
tened to floor).
2.
Hook one end of spring in clamp and the other end
in hook of a hoist as shown in Figure 29.
3.
Stretch the spring enough to allow insertion of
J-9559. Install through bolt if spring is not to be
installed on hinge at once.
HOOD CATCH AMD LOCK (Fig. 19)
Removal
1.
Remove catch assembly as follows:
a. Remove screws retaining catch assembly to radi-
ator support.
b.
Remove screws retaining catch assembly to catch
support assembly.
c* Remove screws retaining catch assembly to grille
upper bar.
2.
Before removing hood lock plate from hood, locate
position on hood by scribing around base of lock
plate. Remove screws retaining lock plate to hood
and remove lock plate from vehicle.
Installation
1.
Install both catch and lock assemblies in reverse
order of removal procedure.
2.
Align as outlined under Maintenance and Adjust-
ments - Hood Catch.
HOOD TRIM
Crown Molding
Hood crown molding is retained by clips installed on
underside of hood. Clips may be removed by carefully
pressing them off molding mounting studs with screw
driver.
When installing a new molding, force clips onto mount-
ing studs as far as possible and then clench clips with
long-nosed pliers to eliminate gap between molding and
hood, as shown in Figure 30.
Emblem
The hood emblem is retained by four nuts which are
accessible from under the hood.
COWL VENT GRILLE
The cowl vent grille replacement procedure for Chevy
U is the same as for Chevrolet and Chevelle. Refer to
Chevrolet and Chevelle Cowl Vent Grille replacement
procedure and see Figure 16.
FRONT END ASSEMBLY
The Chevy n front end body design allows for removal
of the entire front end of the vehicle without disassembly
of front suspension of sheet metal. One man may remove
and transport the front end assembly using only a floor
jack placed under the crossmember and the vehicle front
wheels. Figure 31 illustrates the assembly in process
of removal with jack stand in position under rocker panel.
Proceed with removal
as.
follows:
Removal
1.
Remove hood assembly as outlined in this section.
2.
Remove engine assembly as outlined in Section 6.
On 4 cylinder models, replace crossmember.
3.
Raise car from floor and install jack stands as
shown in Figure 31.
4.
Remove pitman arm from steering gear as outlined
in Section 9.
5.
Remove steering gear mounting bolts from skirt
assembly.
6. Remove 4 bolts securing each skirt assembly to
lower dash brace.
7.
Remove fender-to-rocker extension mounting screws
and record shimming.
8. Remove brake hydraulic line and fuel line from right
hand skirt.
9. Position floor jack or equivalent under front cross-
member.
10.
Remove hydraulic line from main cylinder.
11.
Remove fender-to-cowl mounting screws and record
shimming.
12.
Remove upper skirt-to-dash mounting screws and
record shimming.
13.
Remove front end from vehicle as shown in Figure
31.
Inspection
If car has been involved in a collision, it is advisable
to carefully inspect cowl and dash area for damage. Pay
particular attention to welds, cage nuts, weld nuts and
skirt mounting surfaces. Cage and weld nuts may be
repaired by outright replacement (the best method), or
by the installation of spiral thread inserts. If the spiral
inserts are used, follow the instructions furnished by the
manufacturer. -
Installation
%, position front end assembly at upper dash mounts
and lower dash support, align screw holes with drift
punch and install all mounting screws and bolts
loosely; do not tighten until all screws and bolts are
started. Replace original shimming.
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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 3
REAR SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
SECTION 4
CHEVROLET, CAMARO, CHEVELLE AND CHEVY II
Gear Backlash . . (.005"-.008" preferred) .003"-.010"
Pinion Bearing Preload (in. lbs.)
New 20-30
Used . 5-15
Lubricant Capacity
Large Carrier 4-1/2 pints
Small Carrier 3-1/2 pints
Bolt Torques (Ft Lbs.)
Carrier Cover 20
Ring Gear 50
Differential Bearing Caps 55
Filler Plug . . 20
Differential Pinion Lock . 20
CORVETTE
Gear Backlash . (.
005"-,
008"
preferred). . .003"-.010"
Pinion Bearing Preload (in. lbs.)
New 20-25
Used 5-15
Lubricant Capacity 3-3/4 pints
Bolt Torques (Ft Lbs.)
Carrier Cover 50
Ring Gear . 50
Differential Bearing Caps . 55
Filler Plug 20
Differential Pinion Lock 20
Type
Heavy Duty Axle
Light Duty Axle
Bolt Torque (ft lbs.)
Spring Retainer
Control Arm Upper
Front Bracket
Upper Bushings
Lower Bushings
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut
Upper Bracket
Lower Nut
Spring Shackle
Front
Rear
Tie Rod
Attaching Nuts
Stud to Axle Bracket
Universal Joint
Companion Flange
Transmission Yoke
Wheel Stud Nuts
Axle Drive Shaft
to Spindle
to Yoke
Chevrolet
4-Link
System
3-Link
System
25
55
70
110
15
65
65
110
15
65
Chevelle
4-Link
System
80
80
12
65
15
65
Chevy H
Semi-Elliptic
Tapered
Single Leaf
40
10
10
50
55
50
15
65
Camaro*
Semi-Elliptic
Tapered
Single Leaf
50
8
10
45
100
50
15
65
Corvette
Independent
Three-Link
System
65
50
35
15
15
75
75
15
@ Station Wagon all
4-Link
System
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