Chevrolet 10 Series 1967, Service Manual

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REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-4
COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT
Shock Absorber
Replacement
1. Remove shock absorber pivot bolt nuts and washers,
pull bolts and remove from vehicle.
2. Position eye at large end of shock absorber in frame
bracket or crossmember, install bolt, washer and
nut.
3. Align opposite end of shock absorber with anchor
bracket at axle, install bolt, washer and nut.
4. Tighten nuts to specifications.
Fig . 11 - A u x ilia ry Rear Spring (Series 40, 50, and 60)
Tie Rod (Series C-P10 and C20)
Removal
Remove nuts and bolts from each end of rod and re­
move rod from vehicle.
Inspection
1. Check rod for deformation by sighting down its length
or by using straight edge. Minor defects may be re­
moved by bending. A badly bent rod, however, should
be replaced.
2. Bushings should be replaced if any abnormal condi­
tions exists, such as looseness, damage to or swell­
ing of rubber parts or general wear.
Bushing
Replacement
1. Position end of rod on a suitable tube-type support as
shown in Figure 12.
2. P ress bushing from rod, using Tool J-7079-2.
3. Position new bushing over rod eye.
4. Using Tool J-8518 on Series C-P10 or Tool J-7574-6
on Series C20, place tool on bushing and press bush­
ing into rod eye until tool contacts rod.
Installation
1. Position rod ends in mounting brackets at frame and
axle, lining up holes with drift.
2. Insert pivot bolts and install nuts finger tight.
3. Let weight of unloaded vehicle rest on suspension and
torque pivot nuts to 130 ft. lbs.
F ig . 12 - T ie Rod Bushing Replacement (Series C -P 10 and C20)
Fig . 13 - Removing Control Arm Spring Clamp Bolt
(Series C-P10 and C20)
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