Chevrolet 10 Series 1968, Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3-9
- --- PRESS RAM
Fig. 14—Pressing Hub Bolt
2. Support lower control arm with adjustable jackstand
and disconnect upper ball stud from steering knuckle.
3. Reinstall nut on ball stud and measure torque re­
quired to rotate stud with torque wrench. Limits are
1-10 lb. ft. If torque is not within these limits, re­
place ball joint.
4. If ball joint inspection shows no defect, assemble
upper stud to steering knuckle and torque 70 lb. ft.
on CP10 models, 120 lb. ft. on CP20-30 models.
Lower
Lower ball joints are a loose fit when not connected
to the steering knuckle. Wear may be checked without
disassembling the ball stud, as follows:
1. Support weight of control arms at wheel hub and
drum.
2. Measure distance between tip of ball stud and tip of
Fig . 15—Shock Absorber Location - CP10 - C 2 0 -3 0
CHEVROLET TRUCK SERVICE MANUAL
- — PRESS RAM
WHEEL HUB
BEARING CUP
Fig . 12—Wheel Hub Bearing Cup Removal
Ball Joint—Inspection
Upper
1. Raise vehicle and support on frame to allow control
arms to hang free. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
F ig . 13—In stalling Bearing Cup (T yp ica l)