Chevrolet 10 Series 1968, Service Manual

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BODY IB-26
2. Remove preload on torsion bars following procedure
similar to operation 2, torsion bar removal. Do not
disengage adjuster assembly.
3. Remove seat cushion following operation 4, torsion
bar removal.
4. Wire side panel assemblies (Nos. 28 and 29) across
front of seat to retain their position (19-3/4" from
outer surface to outer surface).
5. Remove (2) snap rings (No. 10) from ends of hinge
shaft (No. 18) at front of shock absorber.
6. Remove hinge shaft (No. 18) by tapping out from left
hand to right hand side. This operation frees (2)
washers (No. 15).
7. Remove (2) roll pins (No. 20) from hinge shaft at
rear of shock absorber. Use small Dia. punch.
8. Remove hinge shaft (No. 19) at rear of shock ab­
sorber. This frees shock absorber.
Installation
1. With shock absorber (No. 22) in proper position, re ­
place hinge shaft (No. 19) at rear of shock. (Also
see fig. 63.)
2. Replace (2) roll pins (No. 20) in hinge shaft, locking
roll pin on right hand side in nibs in bent-up ear.
3. Replace hinge shaft (No. 18) at front of shock ab­
sorber, driving shaft from right hand to left hand
side. Serrated end of shaft to enter shock lever
(No. 17) last. Drive shaft through (2) washers (No.
15) and through shock absorber loop.
4. Replace (2) snap rings (No. 10) at ends of front hinge
shaft (No. 18).
5. Line up side panels right hand and left hand retaining
the 19-3/4" dimension over side panels.
6. Reassemble seat cushion following operation 4 —
torsion bar installation.
7. Preload torsion bars by rotating adjuster lever as­
sembly (No. 30) clockwise.
8. Remove shims.
Lubrication
Lubrication fittings are shown in Figure 64. Level ride
seat should be lubricated whenever vehicle is lubricated.
SPECIAL TOOLS
A complete listing of special tools may be found at the
end of Section IB.
F ig . 6 4 - Seat Lubrication
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