CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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Fig. 6: Removing the pan

Fig. 7: Removing the pan gasket
1. Disconnect the negative battery c able. Remove the air cleaner.
2. Remove the distributor cap. Remove the fan shroud assembly.
3. Raise the vehicle and support it safely with jackstands.

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4. Drain the engine oil.
CAUTION
- Be sure that the catalytic c onverter is cool before proceeding.
5. Remove the air injection pipe at t he catalytic converter, if applicable.
6. Remove the catalytic converte r hanger bolts. Disconnect the exhaust
pipe at the manifold.
7. Remove the starter bolts, loosen t he starter brace, then lay the starter
aside.
8. Remove the front engine mount through-bolts.
9. Raise the engine enough to provide sufficient clearance for oil pan
removal.
10. Remove the oil pan bolts.
If the front crankshaft throw prohibits remo val of the pan, turn the crankshaft to
position the throw horizontally.
11. Remove the oil pan from the vehicle.
12. Remove the old RTV sealant or gasket from the oil pan and engine
block.
To install: 13. Run a
1/8 in. (3mm) bead of RTV around the oil pan sealing surface or
install a new gasket. Remember to keep the RTV on the INSIDE of the
bolt holes.
14. Install the pan and pan bolts. Torque the pan bolts to:
• 2.8L & 3.1L V6 (M6 x 1 X 16.0 bolts): 6-9 ft. lbs. (8-12 Nm)
• 2.8L & 3.1L V6 (M8 x 1.25 x 14.0 bolts ): 15-22 ft. lbs. (20-30 Nm)
• 1982-84 V8 engine (5/16-18 bolts): 165 inch lbs. (10 Nm)
• 1982-84 V8 engine (1/4-20 bolts): 80 inch lbs. (8 Nm)
• 1985 V8 engine (5/16-18 x 1.44 studs): minimum of 10 inch lbs.
• 1985 V8 engine (stud nuts): 150- 180 inch lbs. (17-20 Nm)
• 1985 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.56 bolts): 72-90 inch lbs. (8-10 Nm)
• 1985 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.50 x 0.56 studs): 72-90 inch lbs. (8-10
Nm)
• 1986-92 V8 engine (stud nuts): 150-250 inch lbs. (17-28 Nm)
• 1986-92 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.56 bolts): 72-130 inch lbs. (8-14
Nm)
• 1986-92 V8 engine (1/4-20 x 0.50 x 0.56 studs ): 72-130 inch lbs.
(8-14 Nm)
15. Lower the engine and install t he front engine mount through-bolts.
Torque bolts to 48 ft. lbs. (65 Nm).
16. Install the starter and starter brace, then secure using starter bolts.
17. Connect the exhaust pipe at the manifo ld. Install the catalytic converter
hanger bolts.
18. Install the air injection pipe at the catalytic converter.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Install the fan shroud assembly . Install the distributor cap.
21. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery and air cleaner.

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22. Fill the engine with engine oil.
23. Start the engine and
check for leaks.
2.5L ENGINE

Fig. 8: Oil pan - 2.5L
1. Disconnect the negative batte ry cable at the battery.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it safely with jackstands.
3. Drain the engine oil.
4. Disconnect the exhaust pipe at the manifold.
5. Loosen the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
6. Remove the starter assembly.
7. Remove the flywheel dust cover.
8. Remove the front engine mount through-bolts.
9. Carefully raise the engine enough to provide sufficient clearance to lower
the oil pan.
10. Remove the oil pan retaining bolts and remove the oil pan.
To install:

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11. Clean all old RTV from the mating surfaces.
12. Install the rear gasket into the
rear main bearing cap and apply a small
amount of RTV where the gasket engages into the engine block.
13. Install the front gasket.
14. Install the side gaskets, using grease as a retainer. Apply a small amount
of RTV where the side gaskets meet the front gasket.
15. Install the oil pan.
Install the oil pan-to-timing cover bolts la st, as these holes will not align until the
other pan bolts are snug.
16. Torque the pan bolts to 53 inch lbs. (6 Nm) for 1982-1985 models and 90
inch lbs. (10 Nm) for 1986 models.
17. Lower the engine and install the fr ont mount through-bolts. Torque bolts
to 48 ft lbs. (65 Nm).
18. Install the flywheel dust cover.
19. Install the starter assembly.
20. Connect the exhaust pipe at the manifold.
21. Tighten the exhaust pipe hanger bracket.
22. Lower the vehicle.
23. Connect the negative battery cable at the battery.
24. Fill the engine with engine oil and start engine. Check for leaks.
OIL PUMP
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Oil pump - V8

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1. Drain and remove the oil pan.
CAUTION - The EPA warns that prolonged contact with used engine oil may
cause a number of skin disorders, incl uding cancer! You should make every
effort to minimize your exposure to used engine oil. Pr otective gloves should be
worn when changing the oil. Wash y our hands and any other exposed skin
areas as soon as possible after exposure to used engine oil. Soap and water, or
waterless hand cleaner should be used.
2. Remove the oil pump-to-rear main bearing cap bolt. Remove the pump
and the extension shaft.
3. Remove the cotter pin, spring and pressure regulator valve.
Place your thumb over the pressure r egulators bore before removing the cotter
pin, as the spring is under pressure.
To install: 4. Assemble pump and extension shaft to rear main bearing cap, aligning
slot on top end of extension shaft with drive tang on lower end of
distributor driveshaft.
When assembling the driveshaft extensi on to the driveshaft, the end of the
extension nearest the washers must be inserted into the driveshaft.
5. Insert the driveshaft extension through the opening in the main bearing
cap and block until the shaft mates in to the distributor drive gear.
6. Install the pump onto t he rear main bearing cap and install the attaching
bolts. Torque the bolts to specifications:
• L4 engines: 22 ft lbs. (30 Nm)
• V6 engines: 25-35 ft lbs. (35-47 Nm)
• V8 engines: 65 ft lbs. (88 Nm)
7. Install the oil pan and fill t he crankcase with engine oil.
CRANKSHAFT DAMPER
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

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Fig. 1: Removing the pulley

Fig. 2: Removing the damper
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the fan and shroud, if necessary.
3. Remove the drive belt(s), then re move the crankshaft pulley bolts.

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4. Remove the damper center bolt. Inst
all a suitable damper removing tool,
then remove the damper fr om the crankshaft.
If the damper is to be replaced, new balanc e weights of the same size must be
installed on the new balancer assembly in the same hole locations as the old
assembly.
5. Installation is the reverse of removal.
TIMING CHAIN AND GEAR COVER
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
EXCEPT 2.5L ENGINE

Fig. 1: Damper removal - V8

Fig. 2: Removing the timing cover bolts

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1. Disconnect the battery ground c
able. Drain the cooling system.
2. Remove the fan shroud or the upper radiator support and drive belts.
Remove the fan and pulley from the water pump.
3. Remove the alternator upper and lower brackets, air brace with brackets,
and power steering lower bra cket (move it aside).
4. Remove the radiator lower hose and the heater hose from the water
pump. Remove the water pump bolts and the water pump.
5. If A/C equipped, remove the comp ressor and move aside. Remove the
compressor mounting bracket.
6. Remove the damper pulley retain ing bolt and the damper pulley.
7. Remove the timing gear cover bolts and the timing gear cover.
With the timing gear cover removed, use a large screwdriver to pry the oil seal
from the cover. To install the new oil se al, lubricate it with engine oil and drive it
into place.
To install: 8. Prepare the mating surfaces for reinst allation of the timing gear cover.
Coat the new gasket with RTV sealer.
9. Install the timing gear cover and timing gear cover bolts. Torque the
cover bolts to specifications:
• V6 engines (M8 x 1.25 bolts): 13-22 ft. lbs. (18-30 Nm)
• V6 engines (M10 x 1.5 bolts): 20-35 ft. lbs. (27-48 Nm)
• V8 engines (all bolts): 69-130 inch lbs. (8-14 Nm)
10. Install the damper pulley by pulli ng the damper onto the crankshaft. Use
tool J-23523 or equivalent. Install t he damper pulley retaining bolt and
torque bolts to 67-85 ft lbs. (90-110 Nm).
11. If A/C equipped, install the compressor mounting bracket and
compressor.
12. Install the water pump and the water pump bolts.
13. Install the radiator lower hose and the heater hose to the water pump.
14. Install the alternator upper and lower brackets, air brace with brackets
and the power steering lower bracket.
15. Install the fan and pull ey to the water pump. Inst all the fan shroud or the
upper radiator support and drive belts and adjust.
16. Connect the battery ground cable.
17. Fill the cooling syst em, start the engine and check for leaks.

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2.5L ENGINE

Fig. 3: Timing cover removal - 2.5L

Fig. 4: Apply sealer to t hese points prior to assembly
1. Remove the drive belts. Remove the hub center bolt, then slide the hub
and pulleys from the crankshaft.
If only removing the oil seal, simply pry t he oil seal from the front cover using a
large screwdriver. Be careful not to di stort the sheet metal timing gear cover.
2. Remove the oil pan-to-front cove r screws and the front cover-to-block
screws. Pull the cover forward enough to permit the cutting of the oil pan
front seal. Using a sharp knife, cut the seal close to the block at both
corners.
3. Remove the front cover and clean any portion of old gasket from the
sealing surfaces. Clean portions of the old gasket from the block.
To install:

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4. Use a new front oil pan gasket, cut
the tabs from the gasket. Replace the
crankshaft oil seal.
5. Place RTV sealer in the corners of the new oil pan gasket and the new
timing gear cover gasket.
6. Install the front cove r and install the oil pan-to -front cover screws and the
front cover-to-block screws. Torque scr ews to 90 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
7. Install the hub and pulle ys onto the crankshaft. Install the hub center bolt
and torque to 162 ft lbs. (220 Nm).
8. Install the drive belts and adjust.
TIMING GEAR COVER OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

Fig. 5: Installing the oil seal with the cover installed