Chevrolet 10 Series 1968, Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION 3-20
available, use Magna-Flux method to check axle cen­
ter for minute fractures. Axle centers should always
be straightened cold. Under no circumstances should
heat be applied.
Installation
1. Roll axle into position, insert caster shims, and
raise up against spring seats, making sure spring
center bolts index in spring seats.
2. Place <fU” bolts and
“ V ”
bolt spacers over springs.
Install shock absorber lower mounting brackets
(where used), “ U” bolt nuts and torque as outlined
in Specifications.
3. Connect shock absorber lower eye.
4. Install brake backing plate assembly to steering
knuckle as outlined in Section 5-Brakes.
5. Install steering arm and the rod assembly and torque
bolts as shown in Specifications.
6. Place hub and drum assemblies over spindles and
adjust wheel bearings as outlined under Wheel Bear-
ings-Adjust.
7. Install wheel and tire assemblies, and lower vehicle.
Check front end alignment and adjust where
necessary.
Fig . 4 3 —Wheel Bearing C up Installers
1. J-8 4 5 8 Inner Cup Installer - CP10
2. J -8849 Outer Cup Installer - CP10
3. J-9 2 7 6 -2 Inner Cup Installer - C P 2 0 -3 0 -C 5 0 , 60 Outer
4. J-8 4 5 7
O uter Cup Installer - C P 2 0 -3 0 -C 4 0
5. J-2 1 0 5 9 Inner Cup Installer - 50
6. J —21060 Outer Cup Installer - 50
7. J -21066 Inner Cup Installer - 60
8. J —21108 Inner Cup Installer - 9,000#
9. J -9276-1 O uter Cup Installer - 9,000#
10. J —21106 Inner Cup Installer - 11,000#
11. J -21107 Outer Cup Installer - 11,000#
Fig. 4 4 —A d ditional S p ecia l Tools
1. J -22739 Spring Remover
2. J -8092 Handle
3. J -7 0 7 9 -2 Handle
4. J-5 5 3 Spring Bushing Rem over/Installer
5. J —21058 Spring Bushing Rem over/Installer
J-0 5 5 4 Hub Bolt Peening Tool (not shown)
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