torque CHEVROLET CAMARO 1982 Repair Guide

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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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Using a torque wrench, tighten the lug nuts in a crisscross pattern to 100
ft. lbs. (140 Nm) for 1982-85 vehicles with aluminum wheels, 80 ft. lbs.
(110 Nm) for 1982-85 vehicles with st eel wheels, 80 ft. lbs. (110 Nm) for
1986-91 vehicles or 100 ft. lbs. (140 Nm) for 1992 vehicles. Check your
owner's manual or refer to General Information & Maintenance of this
repair guide for the proper tightening sequence.

Fig. 1: Typical wheel lug tightening sequence
WARNING - Do not overtighten the lug nuts, as this may cause the wheel studs
to stretch or the brake disc (rotor) to warp.
• If so equipped, install the wheel cover or hub cap. Make sure the valve
stem protrudes throu gh the proper opening bef ore tapping the wheel
cover into position.
• If equipped, install the lug nut trim caps by pushing them or screwing
them on, as applicable.
• Remove the jack from under the v ehicle, and place the jack and tire
iron/wrench in their storage compartment s. Remove the wheel chock(s).
• If you have removed a flat or damaged tire, place it in the storage
compartment of the vehicle and take it to your local repair station to have
it fixed or replaced as soon as possible.

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If a press is not availabl
e, start the lug stud through the bore in the hub, then
position about 4 flat washers over t he stud and thread the lug nut. Hold the
hub/rotor while tightening the lug nut, and the stud should be drawn into
position. MAKE SURE THE STUD IS FU LLY SEATED, then remove the lug nut
and washers.
7. Install the rotor and adjust the wheel bearings.
8. Install the brake caliper and pads.
9. Install the wheel, then remove the jackstands and carefully lower the
vehicle.
10. Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.
WITH DRUM BRAKES 1. Raise the vehicle and safely su pport it with jackstands, then remove the
wheel.
2. Remove the brake drum.
3. If necessary to provide clearance, re move the brake shoes, as outlined in
Brakes of this repair guide.

Fig. 4: Exploded view of t he drum, axle flange and stud

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Fig. 5: Use a C-clamp and socket to press out the stud

Fig. 6: Force the stud onto the axle flange using washers and a lug nut
4. Using a large C-clamp and socket, pre ss the stud from the axle flange.
5. Coat the serrated part of the stud with liquid soap and place it into the
hole.
To install: 6. Position about 4 flat washers over the stud and thread the lug nut. Hold
the flange while tightening the lug nut, and the stud should be drawn into
position. MAKE SURE THE STUD IS FULLY SEATED, then remove the
lug nut and washers.
7. If applicable, install the brake shoes.
8. Install the brake drum.
9. Install the wheel, then remove the jackstands and carefully lower the
vehicle.
10. Tighten the lug nuts to the proper torque.

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12. Fully tighten the lower bolts onl
y when the front suspension is on the
ground. Torque the steering knuckle-to-strut nuts to 125 ft. lbs. (170 Nm)
followed by a 120 degree turn. Do not exceed a final torque of 148 Ft.
lbs. (200 Nm).
13. Install the brake caliper
14. Install the wheel and tire assembly.
15. Lower the front of the vehicle.
16. From inside the engine compartm ent, tighten the upper strut to upper
mount nut to 44 ft. lbs. (60 Nm).
17. Have the front end aligned.
OVERHAUL
The OEM domestic struts are serviced by replacement of the entire unit. There
is no strut cartridge to replace.
LOWER BALL JOINT
INSPECTION
Before performing this inspection, make sure the wheel bearings are adjusted
correctly and that the control arm bushings are in good condition.
1. Jack the car up under the front lower control arm at the spring seat.
2. Raise the car until t here is 1-2 in. (25-51mm) of clearance under the
wheel.
3. Insert a bar under the wheel and pr y upward. If the wheel raises more
than
1/8 in. (3mm), the ball joints are worn. Determine if the lower ball
joint is worn by visual inspec tion while prying on the wheel.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Lower ball joint replacement

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6. Hold the stabilizer shaft approximat
ely 55mm from the bottom of the side
rail and torque the bracket bolts to 37 ft. lbs. (50 Nm).
7. Install the bolt, nut, grommets, spacer and retainers.
8. Lower the car.
LOWER CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION 1. Raise the car and safely support on jackstands.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.
3. Remove the stabilizer link and bush ings at the lower control arm.
4. Remove the pivot bolt nuts. DO NOT re move the pivot bolts at this time.
5. Install tool J-23028 or equivalent adapter to the jack and place into
position with tool J-23028 or equival ent adapter supporting bushings.
6. Install the jackstand under the outsi de frame rail on the opposite side of
the vehicle.
7. Raise tool J-23028 or equivalent adapter enough to remove both pivot
bolts.
8. Lower tool J-23028 or equivalent adapter.
9. Remove the spring and insulato r tape insulator to the spring.
10. Remove the ball joint from the knuckle.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
STEERING KNUCKLE AND SPINDLE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Steering knuckle removal

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1. Jack up the car to a convenient working height. Support the axle
assembly with jackstands.
2. Disconnect the upper s hock attaching nuts.
3. Remove the lower shock to axle mounting bolt.
4. Remove the shock absorber.
To install: 5. Position the shock into place.
6. Install the lower shoc k to axle mounting bolt. Torque to 70 ft. lbs. (95
Nm).
7. Connect the upper shock attaching nuts. Torque the upper nuts to 13 ft.
lbs. (17 Nm).
8. Lower the car.
TESTING
Visually inspect the shock absorber. If there is evidence of leakage and the
shock absorber is covered with oil, t he shock is defective and should be
replaced.
If there is no sign of excessive leakage (a small amount of weeping is normal)
bounce the car at one corner by pressi ng down on the fender or bumper and
releasing. When you have the car bouncing as much as you can, release it. The
car should stop bouncing after the first rebound. If the bouncing continues past
the center point of the bounce more t han once, the shock absorbers are worn
and should be replaced.

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TRACK BAR
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Track bar replacement
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, pl ace jackstands under the rear axle, then
lower the jack so that the stands are supporting all of the weight.
2. Remove the track bar mounting fasteners. Remove the track bar.
To install: 3. Clean all of the track bar fasteners.
4. Position the track bar in the body br acket, then loosely install the bolt and
the nut.
5. Position the track bar to the axle assembly, then install the bolt and the
nut. Torque the bolt to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm).
6. Torque the body bracket nut to 78 ft. lbs. (105 Nm).

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TRACK BAR BRACE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, pl ace jackstands under the rear axle, then
lower the jack so that the stands are supporting all of the weight.
2. Remove the heat shield screw s from the track bar brace.
3. Remove the three track bar brace-to-body brace screws.
4. Remove the track bar-to-body bra cket fasteners and remove the track
bar brace.
To install: 5. Place the track bar brace into position.
6. Install the track bar-to-body bracket fasteners.
7. Install the three track bar brace-to-body brace screws.
8. Install the heat shield scre ws to the track bar brace.
9. Lower the vehicle.
CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Remove/reinstall only one lower control ar m at a time. If both arms are removed
at the same time, the axle could roll or slip sideways, making reinstallation of
the arms very difficult.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, pl ace jackstands under the rear axle, then
lower the jack so that the stands are supporting all of the weight.
2. Remove the control arm attachi ng fasteners, then remove the control
arm.
3. Installation is a simple matter of bol ting the arm into place. Torque the 3
bolts at the body brace bracket to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) and the nut at the
body bracket to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm).
TORQUE ARM
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
The coil springs must be removed BEFORE the torque arm. If the torque arm is
removed first, vehicle damage will result. In order to proceed, the vehicle must
be supported in a manner whic h will allow the rear axle height to be adjusted
independently of the body height.
1. Remove the track bar mounting bolt at the axle assembly, then loosen
the track bar bolt at the body brace.
2. Disconnect the rear brake hose clip at the axle assembly, which will allow
additional drop of the axle.
3. Remove the lower attaching nuts from both rear shock absorbers.
4. Disconnect the shock absorbers from their lower attaching points.

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5. On models with four cylinder engines, remove the driveshaft.
6. Carefully lower the rear axle asse
mbly and remove the rear coil springs.
CAUTION - DO NOT overstretch the br ake hose when lowering the axle-
damage to the hose will result.
7. Remove the torque arm rear attaching bolts.
8. Remove the front torq ue arm outer bracket.
9. Remove the torque ar m from the vehicle.
To install: 10. Place the torque arm in position and loosely install the rear torque arm
bolts.
11. Install the front torque arm bracket and torque the nuts to 31 ft. lbs. (42
Nm).
12. Torque the rear torque arm nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).
13. Place the rear springs and insulators in position, then raise the rear axle
assembly until all of the weight is supported by the spring.
14. Attach the shock absorbers to the rear axle and torque the fasteners to
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
15. Clean and reinstall the track bar mounting bolt at the axle. Torque the
bolt to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm).
16. Clean and reinstall the track bar-t o-body brace nut. Torque the nut to 78
ft. lbs. (105 Nm).
17. Install the brake line clip to the underbody.
18. On four cylinder models, reinstall the driveshaft.
19. Lower the vehicle.