SPECIFICATIONS
2
RIDING HEIGHT MEASUREMENT*
Chevrolet
All Biscayne
and Bel Air 2 and 4
Doors,
All Impala
and
Caprice
4
Doors
and
All Station Wagons
. . . .
All Impala
and
Caprice
2
Doors
. . . . .
5-1/8"
± 1/2"
5-3/8"
± 1/2"
Chevelle
All Sedans
SS Coupe
and
Convertible
El Camino
and
Station W*
1-3/811
± 1/2"
1-1/8"
± 1/2"
..
2" ± 1/2"
Chevy
u
All
4 and 6
Cylinder Standard
2 and 4
Doors,
All Station Wagons,
and 6
Cylinder Nova
4
Door
All
8
Cylinder Standard
2 and 4
Doors,
All
Nova
2
Doors
and 8
Cylinder Nova
4
Door
. . .
3-3/4'
3-1/4'
±
1/2'
±
1/2'
Corvette
With
327 or 427
Engine
. . . .
327 Engine with
A/C or 427
Engine with
A/C,
P.S.,.and
P.B
Convertible with
327
Engine, Hardtop,
A/C, P.S., P.B., and
Powerglide
427 Engine with Optional Suspension
.
2-1/2"
.
2"
1-1/2"
1-1/2"
±
1/2"
±1/2"
±
1/2"
±
1/2"
Camaro
With
230
Engine
..... . . .
With
250
Engine
.... ...
With
283 - 327 and
350 Engine
2-3/4"
2-7/8"
2-5/8"
± 1/2"
± 1/2"
± 1/2"
•Must be within 1/2" from side to side
BOLT TORQUES
TORQUES
Spherical Joint
Upper Stud
Nut
Lower Stud
Nut
Stud
to
Control
Arm Nuts (Service)
Lower Forging
Nut
Steering
Arm
Attaching Nuts
Shock Absorber
Upper Shaft
Nut
Lower Attachment
Bracket
to
Spring Tower
Stabilizer
Bar
Frame Bracket Bolts
Link Nuts
Strut
Rod
Rod
to Arm Nut
Adjustment
Nut
Front Spring
Spring Seat
to
Control
Arm Nuts
Lower Control
Arm
Inner Pivot Nuts
Upper Control Arm
Attaching Nuts
Collar Bolts
Brake Anchor Pin
Drum Brakes
Brake Anchor Bolt
Disk Brakes
Lower Control Arm
Cross Shaft Bolts
Front
Rear .
Wheel Stud Nuts
Chevrolet
50 ft. lbs.
80 ft lbs.
25 ft. lbs.
40 ft. lbs.
50 ft. lbs.
8 ft. lbs.
15 ft. lbs.
—
15 ft lbs.
8 ft. lbs.
70 ft lbs.
80 ft lbs.
115 ft lbs.
75 ft lbs.
45 ft lbs.
130 ft lbs.
—
65 ft lbs.
Chevelle
50 ft lbs.
80 ft lbs.
25 ft. lbs.
—
85 ft lbs.
8 ft lbs.
20 ft lbs.
—
15 ft lbs.
8 ft lbs.
—
80 ft lbs.
50 ft. lbs.
45 ft. lbs.
130 ft lbs.
—
65 ft lbs.
Chevy H
45 ft lbs.
45 ft lbs.
25 ft lbs.
—
65 ft. lbs.
8 ft lbs.
9 ft lbs.
9 ft. lbs.
9 ft. lbs.
10 ft. lbs.
45 ft lbs.
80 ft lbs.
30 ft lbs.
65 ft lbs.
50 ft. lbs.
50 ft lbs.
130 ft lbs.
_
—
65 ft lbs.
Corvette
45 ft lbs.
20 ft lbs.
20 ft lbs.
—
20 ft lbs.
10 ft lbs.
—
10 ft lbs.
10 ft. lbs.
—
95 ft lbs.
35 ft lbs.
40 ft lbs.
75 ft lbs..
70 ft lbs.
135 ft lbs.
75 ft lbs.
Camaro
50 ft lbs.
65 ft lbs.
25 ft lbs.
—
85 ft lbs.
8 ft lbs.
20 ft lbs.
.
—
15 ft. lbs.
8 ft._lbs.
_
85 ft lbs.
50 ft lbs.
45 ft lbs.
130 ft lbs.
_
—
65 ft lbs.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
SPECIFICATIONS 3
REAR SUSPENSION
REAR AXLE
SECTION 4
CHEVROLET, CAMARO, CHEVELLE AND CHEVY II
Gear Backlash . . (.005"-.008" preferred) .003"-.010"
Pinion Bearing Preload (in. lbs.)
New 20-30
Used . 5-15
Lubricant Capacity
Large Carrier 4-1/2 pints
Small Carrier 3-1/2 pints
Bolt Torques (Ft Lbs.)
Carrier Cover 20
Ring Gear 50
Differential Bearing Caps 55
Filler Plug . . 20
Differential Pinion Lock . 20
CORVETTE
Gear Backlash . (.
005"-,
008"
preferred). . .003"-.010"
Pinion Bearing Preload (in. lbs.)
New 20-25
Used 5-15
Lubricant Capacity 3-3/4 pints
Bolt Torques (Ft Lbs.)
Carrier Cover 50
Ring Gear . 50
Differential Bearing Caps . 55
Filler Plug 20
Differential Pinion Lock 20
Type
Heavy Duty Axle
Light Duty Axle
Bolt Torque (ft lbs.)
Spring Retainer
Control Arm Upper
Front Bracket
Upper Bushings
Lower Bushings
Shock Absorber
Upper Nut
Upper Bracket
Lower Nut
Spring Shackle
Front
Rear
Tie Rod
Attaching Nuts
Stud to Axle Bracket
Universal Joint
Companion Flange
Transmission Yoke
Wheel Stud Nuts
Axle Drive Shaft
to Spindle
to Yoke
Chevrolet
4-Link
System
3-Link
System
25
55
70
110
15
65
65
110
15
65
Chevelle
4-Link
System
80
80
12
65
15
65
Chevy H
Semi-Elliptic
Tapered
Single Leaf
40
10
10
50
55
50
15
65
Camaro*
Semi-Elliptic
Tapered
Single Leaf
50
8
10
45
100
50
15
65
Corvette
Independent
Three-Link
System
65
50
35
15
15
75
75
15
@ Station Wagon all
4-Link
System
CHEVROLET a
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