1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO check engine

SECTION 7

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS

CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION

Clutch

Three-Speed . . .

Overdrive

Three-Speed, (Warner T-16)

Four-Speed (Muncie) . . . .
Page

7-1

7-6

7-9

7-14

7-16

CLUTCH
Page

Four-Speed (Saginaw) 7-20

Powerglide 7-23

Turbo Hydra-Matic 7-36

Special Tools 7-43

INDEX

General Description

Maintenance and Adjustments

Linkage Inspection

Clutch Linkage Adjustment

Component Parts Replacement

Clutch Assembly ......

Removal from Vehicle .
Page

7-1

7-1

7-1

7-2

7-3

7-3

7-3
Installation in Vehicle

Clutch Pedal ..'....,

Clutch Cross Shaft . . .

Removal.......

Repairs

Installation .....
Page

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

7-4

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

A diaphragm spring-type clutch assembly is used with

manual transmissions.

The clutch assembly is enclosed in a 360° bell housing

which must be removed to gain access to the clutch.

V-8 engines (equipped with a 4 speed transmission)

use a bent-finger, centrifugal diaphragm type clutch as-

sembly. All its integral release fingers are bent back to

gain a centrifugal boost and to insure quick re engagement

at high engine speeds.

This type of clutch has the advantages of increasing

pressure plate load as the driven plate wears, and of low

pedal effort with high plate loads without requiring over-

center booster springs on the clutch linkage.

The pressure plate is a high tensile strength iron de-
signed for maximum speed conditions.

The clutch release bearing (fig. 4), used with the bent

finger diaphragm clutch, has an overall length of approxi-

mately
1-1/4".
The longer bearing, used with the straight

diaphragm, will cause inability to obtain free pedal travel,

especially as the clutch wears, resulting in slippage and

rapid wear.
DO
NOT INTERCHANGE!

The clutch is operated by conventional linkage consist-

ing of two groups, upper linkage and lower linkage.

The return spring pre-loads clutch linkage, removing

looseness due to wear. The clutch free pedal travel,

therefore, will increase with linkage wear and decrease

with driven disc wear, and free travel felt at pedal is

throwout bearing lash.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

LINKAGE INSPECTION

There are several things which affect good clutch op-

eration. Therefore, it is necessary, before performing

any major clutch operations, to make preliminary in-

spections to determine whether trouble is actually in the

clutch.

Check the clutch linkage to be sure the clutch releases

fully as follows:

1.
With engine running, hold the clutch pedal approxi-

mately 1/2" from floor mat and move shift lever be-

tween first and reverse several times. If this can be

done smoothly, the clutch is fully releasing. If shift

is not smooth, clutch is not fully releasing and ad-

justment is necessary.

2.
Check clutch pedal bushings for sticking or excessive

wear.

3.
Check fork for proper installation on ball stud. Lack

of lubrication on fork can cause fork to be pulled off

the ball.

4.
Check for bent, cracked or damaged cross shaft

levers or support bracket.

5.
Loose or damaged engine mounts may aUiow the en-

gine to shift its position causing a bind on clutch

linkage at the cross shaft. Check to be sure there is
Fig.
1 - Chevrolet Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-4

5.
Install Tool J-5824 to support the clutch assembly

during removal.

NOTE: Look for "X" mark on flywheel and on

clutch cover. If MX" mark is not evident, prick

punch marks on flywheel and clutch cover for

indexing purposes during installation.

6. Loosen the clutch-to-flywheel attaching bolts evenly

1 turn at a time until spring pressure is released,

then remove the bolts, and remove clutch assembly.

Installation to Vehicle

Clean pressure plate and flywheel face. (They should

be free of oil, grease, metal deposits or burned spots).

1.
Position the clutch disc and pressure plate in relar

tive installed position and support them with align-

ment Tool J-5824.

NOTE: The driven disc on the 4 and 6 cylinder

engines is installed with the damfper springs to

the flywheel side; the V-8 is opposite, however,

THE GREASE SLINGER IS ALWAYS ON THE

TRANSMISSION SIDE.

2.
Turn clutch assembly until "X" mark on cover lines

up with "X" mark oh flywheel, then align cover bolt

holes to nearest flywheel holes.

3.
Install a bolt in every hole and tighten down evenly

and gradually until tight (to avoid possible clutch

distortion).

NOTE: Cover loads are as high as 1-1/4 tons.

4.
Remove pilot tool.

5.
Unhook clutch fork and lubricate ball socket and fork

fingers at release bearing end with a high melting

point grease such as graphite and reinstall fork on

ball stud. On Corvette models use Moly Grease.

6. Lubricate the recess on the inside of throwout bear-

ing collar and the throwout fork groove with a light

coat of graphite grease (fig. 4). On Corvette models

use Moly Grease.

7.
Install clutch fork and dust boot into clutch housing

and install throwout bearing to the throwout fork, then

install flywheel housing.

8. Install transmission as outlined in transmission

section.

9. Connect fork push rod and spring.

10.
Adjust shift linkage as outlined in transmission

section.

11.
Perform linkage adjustment for pedal free play and

check clutch release position.

CLUTCH PEDAL

The clutch pedal is the pendant-type hung from a sup-
Fig. 5 - Release Bearing Lubrication and Comparison

port brace common to the brake pedal and must be re-

moved to remove brake pedal. Refer to Section 5 for

brake and clutch pedal service procedure.

CLUTCH CROSS SHAFT (Figs. 6, 7 & 8)

Removal

1.
Remove linkage return and lower linkage springs and

disconnect clutch pedal and fork push rods from re-

spective cross shaft levers.

2.
Loosen outboard ball stud nut and slide stud out of

bracket slot.

3.
Move cross shaft outboard, and as required to clear

inboard ball stud, then merely lift out to remove

from vehicle.

Repairs

The cross shaft has nylon ball stud seats which should

be inspected for wear or damage. Also check condition

of engine bracket ball stud assembly and special anti-

rattle "O" ring. Figures 6, .7
&
8 show component parts

of cross shaft. Replace parts as necessary based on wear

or damage. Lubricate ball studs and seats with graphite

grease before reassembly.

Installation

1.
Reverse removal procedure to install.

2.
Adjust clutch linkage as previously outlined.

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-7

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

CHEVROLET, CHEVELLE, CHEVY II, CAMARO,

SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

In cases where the gearshift linkage has been discon-

nected, it should be adjusted as follows:

1.
Move both transmission shift levers until transmis-

sion is in neutral. Neutral detents in transmission

cover must both be engaged to make this adjustment

correctly. (To check, start engine with clutch dis-

engaged, and release clutch slowly.)

2.
Move selector lever to neutral position. Align first

and reverse tube lever with the second and third

shifter tube lever on the mast jacket. This may be

done by having an assistant hold the mast .jacket shift

levers aligned in neutral position or use a simple

gauge or pin to align these levers in neutral.

3.
Make necessary adjustment to align shift control

rods and transmission levers in neutral position.

Move selector lever through all positions to check ad-

justment and to insure over-travel in all positions.

FLOOR SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT

1.
Set Transmission Levers (K) and (L) in neutral de-

tent position.

2.
Move Transmission Control Lever (A) to neutral de-

tent and insert Locating Pin (D) into notch of Lever

and Bracket Assembly.

3.
Install Nut (N) and Clevis (M) on Rod (J) loosely,

attach Rod to Lever (B) and secure with retainer.

4.
With Lever (B) against Locating Pin, adjust Clevis

at Lever (L) until Clevis pin passes freely through

holes and secure with washer and cotter pin. Tighten

Nut (N).

5.
Install Nuts (E) and (G) and Swivel (F) loosely on Rod

(H),
attach Rod to Lever (K) and secure with retainer.

6. With Lever (C) against Locating Pin, attach Swivel to

lever and secure with retainer. iRun Nut (G) against

Swivel, then tighten Nut (E) against Swivel.

7.
Remove Locating Pin and check shifts to insure

proper operation. Readjust clevis and swivel if nec-

essary.

LEVER (A)
LEVER (L) CLEVIS (M)-NUT (N

LEVER (C)

ROD(J).
" - -

LEVER (K) ROD (H)^ NUT '(G) SWIVEL (F) ^NUT (E)
SHIFT CONTROL LEVER AND BRACKET ASSEMBLY

If disassembly of this control lever and bracket assem-

bly is necessary refer to Figure 2A for parts breakdown

and relative positioning for assembly.

SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR

Disconnect speedometer cable, remove lock plate to ex-

tension bolt and lock washer and remove lock plate. In-

sert screwdriver in lock plate slot in fitting and pry fitting

gear and shaft from extension. Pry "O" ring from groove

in fitting.

Install new "OM ring in groove in fitting. Coat "O" ring

and driven gear shaft with transmission lubricant and in-

sert shaft.

Hold the assembly so slot in fitting is toward lock plate

boss on extension and install in extension. Push fitting

into extension until lock plate can be inserted in groove

and attach to extension.

EXTENSION OIL SEAL REPLACEMENT

.1.
Remove propeller shaft as outlined in Section 4 and

disconnect any necessary items to obtain clearance.

2.
Pry seal out of extension.

3.
Wash counterbore with cleaning solvent and inspect

for damage.

4.
Prelubricate between sealing lips and coat new seal

O.D. with Permatex or equivalent and start straight

in bore in case extension. Using Tool J-5154, tap

seal into counterbore until flange bottoms against

extension.

Fig.
1A- Shift Linkage Adjustment (Typical)
Fig.
2A - Corvette 3 Speed Control Lever and Bracket Assembly

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-9

6. Connect speedometer cable.

7. Install propeller shaft assembly.

8. Fill transmission with lubricant specified in Section

O.

CORVETTE TRANSMISSION REPLACEMENT

, 1. Disconnect battery ground cable.

2.
Pisassemble transmission shift control lever by un-

screwing ball from lever, lifting out
"T"
handle re-

turn spring and "T" handle, then remove the anti-

rattle bushings.

3.
Raise front and rear of vehicle.

4.
Insert a block of wood between the top of the dif-

ferential carrier housing and the underbody (to pre-

vent upward travel of the carrier when the carrier

front support is disconnected).

5. Disconnect the differential carrier front supportfrom

its frame bracket, by removing the nut on the under-

side of the biscuit mount.

6. Pry the carrier downward to relieve load while re-

moving the two center mounting bolts from the car-

rier front support. (To pry carrier downward insert

crowfoot end of a pry bar through the opening in the

carrier front support, hooking end of bar over top of

the center mounting bolt pad cast in the underside of

the carrier.)

7. Pivot carrier support downward for access to prop

shaft "U" joint.

8.
.
Disconnect prop shaft front and then rear "U" bolts.

9. Disconnect parking brake cable from ball socket at

idler lever located near center of underbody.

10.
Remove prop shaft by moving shaft forward.

11.
Remove heat deflectors from the right and left ex-

haust pipe.

12.
Remove left bank exhaust pipe.

13.
Remove right bank exhaust pipe and heat riser.

14.
Disassemble the transmission mount, as follows:

a. Remove the two bolts that attach rear mount

cushion to the rear mount bracket.

b.
Support engine under oil pan and raise engine to

remove load from rear mount cushion.
CAUTION: To avoid damage to oil pan, a suit-

able wide base, heavy wood platform should be

placed between the jack pad and the oil pan.

c. Remove the three transmission mount bracket-

to-
crossm ember bolts and remove mount bracket.

d. Remove the two bolts from mount pad to trans-

mission case and remove rubber mount cushion

and exhaust pipe "yoke".

15.
Disconnect transmission linkage by removing the

shift levers at the transmission side cover.

16.
Disconnect speedo cable at transmission extension.

17.
Remove transmission output shaft slip yoke.

NOTE:
The yoke is removed to avoid tearing

the heat reflecting pad on the underbody, when

the transmission is being removed.

18.
Remove two bolts to disconnect the transmission

gearshift control lever and bracket assembly from

its adapter plate on side of transmission. Lower

transmission assembly from the vehicle, letting the

gearshift lever slide down and through the dust boot

in the console.

19.
Remove transmission-to-clutch housing attaching

bolts.

20.
Slide transmission assembly rearward from clutch

and rotate transmission for access to the three flat

head machine screws in the control lever bracket

adapter plate. Remove adapter plate. Rotate trans-

mission back to the upright position.

21.
To allow room for transmission removal slowly

lower the rear of engine until the tachometer drive

cable at the distributor just clears the horizontal

ledge across the front of dash.

CAUTION: The tachometer cable can be easily

damaged by heavy contact with the dash. Slide

transmission rearward out of the clutch, then

tip front end of transmission downward and

lower the assembly from vehicle.

22.
Reinstall transmission assembly by performing above

steps in reverse order.

TRANSMISSION OVERDRIVE

INDEX

Page

General
Description 7-10

Maintenance
and Adjustments 7—10

Governor
Switch and Pinion .............. 7-10

Sun
Gear Solenoid Oil Seal and Control

Cable
Bracket 7-10

Case
Rear Oil Seal 7-10

Removal
7-10

Installation
. . . . . 7-10

Control
Shaft Lever and Oil Seal 7-10

Speedometer
Driven Gear 7-10

Electrical
Unit Checks 7-11

Overdrive
Relay . 7-11
Page

Air
Gap 7-11

Point
Opening 7-11

Closing
Voltage 7-11

Solenoid
. 7-11

Closing
Coil 7-11

Engaging
Spring . - 7-11

Ignition
Grounding Contact . 7-11

Governor
Switch 7-11

Kickdown
Switch 7-11

Diagnosis
- Overdrive 7-12

Mechanical
. 7-12

Electrical
7-13

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-10 ,

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The overdrive unit is essentially a two-speed planetary-

transmission attached to the rear of a conventional three-

speed transmission. In overdrive, engine speed is ap-

proximately 30 per cent slower at a given road speed

since the drive train includes planetary gears which pro-

vide a lower overall gear ratio than that obtained in high

gear with the conventional transmission.

The electrical equipment which controls the automatic

action of the mechanical portion of the overdrive unit

consists of a solenoid, a speed-sensitive governor switch,

a relay and a kickdown switch. The circuit including this

equipment makes it possible to operate in overdrive above

a pre-set cut-in speed, or in .conventional drive at any

speed.

With the overdrive unit engaged, the transmission

should not be left in any forward gear with intent of lock-

ing the drive-line as the overrunning clutch is a free-

wheeling condition.
SERVICING THE OVERDRIVE

With the,overdrive assembly removed from the trans-

mission, service operations on the transmission proper

are the same as for the standard three-speed trans-

mission.

Repairs to the overdrive housing, output shaft, ring

gear assembly, clutch cam, roller retainer, pinion cage,

sun gear, shift rail, sun gear control plate, output shaft

bearing, oil seal, speedometer drive gear, solenoid pawl

and interlock plunger may be performed underneath the

car, if so desired, by removing the overdrive housing

without disturbing the transmission. Refer to Overhaul

Manual for Service Procedure.

If the transmission mainshaft, overdrive adapter or

transmission rear bearing which is retained in adapter

require replacement, the entire transmission and over-

drive assembly should be removed and overhauled on the

bench.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Servicing of the overdrive governor switch and pinion,

the sun gear solenoid, oil seal and cable bracket, the out-

put shaft rear oil seal, the control shaft lever, and the

speedometer driven gear may be accomplished without

removing the overdrive from the vehicle, as discussed

in the following paragraphs:

GOVERNOR SWITCH AND PINION

To remove governor switch, disconnect wires at gover-

nor switch and screw governor
out
of housing, using Tool

J-4653 on the flat hexagonal surface of governor case.

The pinion may be separated from the governor by re-

moving the snap ring on the shaft.

SUN GEAR SOLENOID, OIL SEAL AND

CONTROL CABLE BRACKET

Remove the solenoid by taking out the two mounting

bolts and lock washers, removing
the.
cable bracket with

the lower bolt. Turn the solenoid 1/4 turn and
pull,
sole-

noid plunger out of adapter. The oil seal may be pried

out of the adapter.

CASE REAR OIL SEAL

Removal

1.
Remove propeller shaft as outlined in Section 4.

2.
Using a punch against seal in housing, pry out seal

from housing.

Installation

1.
Prelubricate between sealing lips and coat outside of

new oil seal with a suitable sealant, then start seal

into bore in overdrive housing.

2.
Using Tool J-5154 drive oil seal into counterbore.

3.
Install propeller shaft as outlined in Section 4.

CONTROL SHAFT LEVER AND/OR "O" RING

OIL SEALS

To remove- the control shaft, disconnect the cpntrol
cable, remove tapered pin and pull lever out. Replace

the two "0" ring seals on the control shaft. Insert shaft

and new "O" ring seals into housing and install tapered

pin. Connect control wire to lever.

SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR

Disconnect speedometer cable, remove lock plate to

housing bolt and lock washer and remove lock plate. In-

sert screw driver in lock plate slot in fitting and pry

fitting, gear and shaft from housing. Pry "O" ring from

groove in guide.

Install new "O" ring in groove in fitting and insert

shaft.

Hold the assembly so slot in fitting is toward lock plate

boss on housing and install in housing. Push fitting into

housing until lock plate can be inserted in groove and

attached to housing.

L
dl

ZAIR GAP

km (CHECK WITH

M*= POINTS BARELY
'A

AoWER
|^

POINT

0 ADJUST

=^ i
SUPPORT

Fig. IB - Checking Relay Air Gap

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-13

PULL-IN

WINDING
li
HOLD-IN

WINDING

Fig.
4B -
Overdrive Electrical Circuit Wiring Diagram

ELECTRICAL

Any one of the following general complaints may be due

to electrical trouble in the overdrive circuit.

1.
Does not engage.

2.
Does not release.

3.
Does not kickdown from overdrive.

These troubles may be traced and remedied as de-

scribed in the following paragraphs.

1.
Does not engage

a. With the ignition switch on, ground the "KD" ter-

minal of the solenoid relay with a jumper lead.

If the solenoid clicks, the relay and solenoid cir-

cuits are in operating condition. If no click is

heard in the relay, check the fuse and replace if

defective.

b.
If the fuse is good, use a second jumper lead to

connect the "SOL" and "BAT" terminals of the

relay. If a click is now heard in the solenoid, the

relay is probably at fault and should be repaired

or replaced.

c. If the solenoid does not click in Step b, check the

wiring to the No. 4 terminal of the solenoid and

replace if necessary. If the wiring is not defec-

tive,
the trouble is probably in the solenoid. Re-

move the solenoid cover, examine the solenoid

contacts in series with the pull-in winding and

clean if necessary. Test again for clicks, as in

Step b, after replacing solenoid cover and lead

wires.
Replace the solenoid if trouble has not

been corrected.

d. If the relay and solenoid circuits are in good con-

dition as determined in Step a, leave the ignition

switch on and make sure the manual control knob

is in the overdrive position. Ground one and then

the other of the two terminals next to the stem of

the kickdown switch (identified as "SW" and
?fREL"). K the solenoid clicks when one terminal

is grounded but not the other, replace the switch.

If the solenoid does not click when either of the

terminals is grounded, check the wiring between

the relay and the kickdown switch and replace if

defective.

e. If the solenoid clicks as each terminal is grounded

in Step d, ground the governor switch terminal.

If the solenoid clicks, the governor switch may be

defective. If the solenoid does not click, check

the wiring between the kickdown and governor

switches and replace if necessary.

2.
Does not release

a. Remove the connection to the "KD" terminal of

the relay. If this release overdrive, look for a

grounded control circuit between the relay and

governor switch.

b.
If the overdrive is not released in Step a, dis-

connect the lead to the "SOL" terminal of relay.

If this releases the overdrive, replace the relay.

3.
Does not kickdown from overdrive

a. With the engine running, connect a jumper lead

between the No. 6 terminal of the solenoid and

ground. Operate the kickdown switch by hand.

This should stop the engine. If it does, the sole-

noid is probably defective and it should be checked

for dirty ground-out contacts or other defects

within the ground-out circuit of the solenoid (fig.

4B).
Clean the contacts or replace the contact

plate as required.

b.
If the engine does not stop in Step a, ground one

and then the other of the two terminals (Identified

as "IGN" and "SOL") farthest from the sfem of

the kickdown switch. The engine should stop when

one of the two terminals (IGN) is grounded. If

the engine does not stop when the terminal is

grounded, the wiring or connections to the switch

between the switch and coil are defective. When

the btlier terminal (SOL) is grounded, the engine

should stop when the kickdown switch is operated.

If the engine does not stop when the kickdown

switch is operated with the second terminal

grounded, the kickdown switch is defective. If

the trouble is in the kickdown switch, adjust the

linkage to give more travel of the switch rod.

If this does not correct the trouble, replace the

kickdown switch.

If the kickdown switch operates as it should,

check for an open circuit in the wiring between

the kickdown switch and the No. 6 terminal of the

solenoid.

c. If the trouble is not located by the above checks,

the upper contacts of the kickdown switch may not

be opening. To check for this condition, ground

the overdrive control circuit at the governor

switch. This should cause the solenoid to click.

Operate the kickdown switch by hand. This should

cause a second click as the solenoid releases.

If there is no second click, adjust the linkage to

give more travel of the switch rod. If this does

not correct the trouble, replace the kickdown

switch.

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CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-14

SPEED HEAVY DUTY TRANSMISSION

(WARNER MODEL T 16)

INDEX

General Description ......

Maintenance and Adjustments

Shift Linkage Adjustment

Side Cover ........

Removal .........

Disassembly
7-14

7-14

7-14

7-14

7-14

7-14
Assembly 7-14

Installation • 7-15

Other Maintenance
&
Adjustment

Operations See 3-Speed Saginaw Section

Transmission Replacement . . . See 3-Speed Saginaw Section

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Borg-Warner heavy duty three speed fully syn-

chronized (all forward gears) transmission incorporates

helical gears throughout specially designed to provide

high torque capacity, and gear teeth proportion to operate

at high speeds with neither excessive heat generation nor

excessive frictional losses. Shafts, bearings, high ca-

pacity clutches and other precision parts are held to

close limits providing proper clearances necessary for

durability during extended heavy usage.

The main drive gear is supported by a heavy duty ball

bearing at the front end of the transmission case and is

piloted at its front end in an oil impregnated bushing

mounted in the engine crankshaft. The front end of the

mainshaft is piloted in a row of roller bearings set into

the hollow end of the main drive gear and the rear end

is carried by a heavy duty ball bearing mounted in the

front of the extension housing.

The countergear is carried on a double row of rollers

at both ends while thrust is taken on thrust washers lo-

cated between the ends of the gear and the thrust bosses

in the case. An anti-rattle plate assembly at the front
of the countergear provides a constant spring tension be-

tween the counter and clutch gears to reduce torsional

vibrations. The reverse idler gear is carried on 25

roller bearings while thrust is taken on thrust washers

located between the ends of the gear and the thrust bosses

of the case.

Gear shifting is manual through shift control rods from

the shifter tube in the mast jacket to the rearward shift

lever of the side cover assembly for first and reverse

gear; and through a cross shaft assembly attached to the

forward side cover lever for second and third gear. All

three forward gears are fully synchronized. The syn-

chronizer assemblies consist of a clutch hub, clutch

sleeve, two clutch key springs and three energizer clutch

keys and are retained as an assembly on the main shaft

by a snap ring. The transmission may be used as an aid

in deceleration by downshifting in sequence without

double-clutching or any gear clashing. Reverse is not

synchronized, however, it is a helical gear to insure

quiet operation.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

Refer to similar procedures under the 3-speed Saginaw

Transmission Section for—Column Mounted Shift Linkage

Adjustment, Speedometer Driven Gear and Oil Seal Re-

placement, Extension Oil Seal Replacement and Trans-

mission Replacement. ~~

Camaro and Corvette Floor Shift Linkage Adjustment

(Fig.
lc)

1.
Set Lever (L), (K) in neutral position.

2.
Move Lever Assembly (A) and Levers (C), (D) to

neutral position and insert Locating Gauge (B) into

control Lever Bracket Assembly.

3.,
Install Rod (H) with Retainer (M) on Lever (L).

4.
With two Jam Nuts (G), (E) and Swivel (F) loose on

Rod (H) insert and attach Swivel with Retainer (N)

to Lever (D).

5.
Repeat steps 3 and 4 for Rod (J) and Levers (C
&
K).

6. Remove' Locating Gauge and check shift to insure

proper operation.

SIDE COVER ASSEMBLY

Removal

1.
Drain transmission and disconnect control rod and

cross shaft from side cover levers. *

2.
Remove nine cap screws securing the transmission

side cover assembly to transmission, case and re-

move cover assembly, shifting forks, and gasket.
Disassembly (Fig. 2C) '

1.
Remove shifting forks from shift lever assemblies.

2.
Remove nut and lock washer from each shift lever

shaft.

3.
Remove outer shift levers and lightly tap shift lever

shafts from assembly.

4.
Remove two steel balls, poppet spring, interlock pin

and interlock sleeve from cover.

5.
Remove "O" ring seals from shift lever shafts.

Assembly (Fig. 2C)

1.
Install new "O" ring seals to shift lever shafts.

2.
Install low and reverse shifter shaft and plate as-

sembly to cover.

3.
Place shifter shaft and plate assembly in neutral po-

sition, middle detent, and install interlock sleeve,

ball, poppet spring and interlock pin.

4.
Install remaining poppet ball and then install second

and third shifter shaft and plate assembly.

NOTE: Installation is easiest if shifter shaft

and plate assembly passes over ball in its neu-

tral position.

5.
Check clearance between end of interlock sleeve and

shifter shaft and plate cams when one plate is in

neutral and the other is shifted into gear position.

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-16

FOUR-SPEED TRANSMISSION (MUNCIE)

INDEX

Page

General Description 7-16

Maintenance and Adjustments 7-16

Shift Linkage Adjustment 7-16

Gearshift Lever Reverse Blocker Cable 7-17

Replacement . 7-17

Adjustment 7-17

Speedometer Driven Gear and Oil Seal 7-19

Replacement 7-19

Transmission Side Cover 7-19

Removal 7-19
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Disassembly 7-19

Assembly 7-19

Installation . 7-19

Extension Oil Seal ......... 7-19

Replacement 7-19

Component Parts Replacement 7-20

Transmission Replacement 7-20

Removal from Vehicle , 7-20

. Installation in Vehicle . . . 7-20

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The four-speed synchromesh transmission incorpo-

rates helical gears throughout specially designed to pro-

vide high torque capacity without additional weight, and

gear teeth proportioned to operate at high speeds with

neither excessive heat generation nor excessive fric-

tional losses. Shafts, bearings, high capacity clutches

and other precision parts are held to close limits, pro-

viding proper clearances necessary for durability during

extended heavy usage.

The main drive gear is supported by a heavy-duty ball

bearing at the front end of the transmission case and is

piloted at its front end in an oil impregnated bushing

mounted in the engine crankshaft. The front end of the

mainshaft is piloted in a row of roller bearings set into

the hollow end of the main drive gear and the rear end

is carried by a heavy-duty ball bearing mounted at the

rear end of the transmission case in a retainer casing.

The counter gear is carried on a double row of rollers

at both ends while thrust is taken on thrust washers lo-
cated between the ends of the gear and the thrust bosses

in the case.

The two-piece reverse idler gear is carried on bronze

bushings while thrust is taken on thrust washers located

between the front of the gear and the back of the reverse

idler thrust boss and between the rear of the gear and the

reverse idler shaft boss in the case extension.

Gearshifting is manual through shift control rods to the

transmission cover shifter levers for first through fourth

gears,
and to the reverse lever located in the case ex-

tension. The shifter lever to the rear of the transmis-

sion cover controls first and second gears while the

lever to the front controls third and fourth gears. All

four forward gears are fully synchronized. The trans-

mission may be used as an aid in deceleration by down-

shifting in sequence without double clutching. Reverse is

not synchronized, however, it is a helical gear to insure

quiet operation.

MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS

SHIFT LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT (EXC. CORVETTE

AND CAMARO) (Fig. 1m)

1.
Set Transmission Levers (M), (P) and (S) in neutral

detent position.

2.
Move Shift Lever (A) to neutral detent position and

insert a Locating Gauge (1/8" thick by 41/64" (.646)

wide and 3" long) (B) into Control Lever Bracket

Assembly slot.

3.
Install Rod (V) with retainer on Lever (D).

4.
Maintaining Lever (D) against Locating Gauge, ad-

just Clevis (T) at Lever (S) until clevis pin freely

passes through holes in Clevis and Lever.

5. Install clevis pin, washer, and cotter pin. Tighten

Jam Nut (U) against Clevis.

6. Install Rod (H) with retainer on Lever (W).

7. With Jam Nuts (J) and (L) and Swivel (K) loose on

Rod (H), insert and attach Swivel with washer and

retainer to Lever (M).

8. Maintaining Lever (W) against Locating Gauge (B)

and while holding Swivel (K), run Jam Nut (J) against

Swivel until Nut contacts Swivel. Then tighten Jam

Nut (L) against Swivel.

9. Install Rod (R) with retainer on Lever (P).

10.
With Jam Nuts (E) and (G) and Swivel (F) loose on

Rod (R), insert and attach Swivel with retainer to
Lever (C).

11.
Maintaining Lever (C) against Locating Gauge (B) and

while holding Swivel (F), run Jam Nut (G) against

Swivel until Nut contacts Swivel. Then tighten Jam

Nut (E) against Swivel.

12.
Remove Locating Gauge and check shifts to insure

proper operation. Readjust clevis and swivels if

necessary.

NOTE:
Control rods may be attached to trans-

mission shift lever lower holes, to reduce shift

lever travel, for a "faster shift" adjustment op-

tion.
Increased shifting effort is required when

control rods are installed in this "short throw"

position.

CORVETTE AND CAMARO SHIFT LINKAGE

ADJUSTMENT (Fig. 2M)

1.
Set Transmission Shift Levers in neutral position.

2.
Move Shift Lever (A) to neutral position and insert

Locating Gauge (C) into control Lever Bracket As-

sembly (B).

3.
Install Reverse Rod (J) with Retainer on Lever (O).

4.
With two Jam Nuts and Swivel loose on Rod (J) insert

and attach Swivel with Retainer to Lever (D).

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL