1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO wheel

ACCESSORIES 15-15

Control Valve

1.
Remove control valve unit from car.

2.
Clean exterior of control valve thoroughly.

3.
Connect test gauge and air pressure source to intake

adapter and open air pressure (80-110 psi).

4.
Submerge unit in water. No air should escape if

overtravel lever is in "neutral" position. If bubbles

escape from Superlift port, replace control valve.

5. Shut, off air pressure and detach test gauge from air

intake port. Plug intake port with Fill Valve,

J-21999 (female end).

6. Connect test gauge to Superlift port and open air

pressure.

7. With overtravel lever in "neutral" position no air

should escape. If bubbles escape from exhaust port,

replace control valve.

8. If air escapes around edge of cover plate, tighten

screws on replace gasket.
9. R(emove control valve from water. Actuate over-

travel lever to expel any water from unit.

10.
Sjiut off air pressure and remove line from Superlift

[

Lines and Fittings

1.
Eisconnect overtravel lever from link.

2.
Bold lever up in intake position for maximum Super-

lift inflation and release.

3.
iieak check all connections with a soap and water

splution.

[.

Superlifts

1.
disconnect lines and remove unit from car.

2.
ijiflate individually to 50-60 psi utilizing Fill Valves

jt-21999. Submerge in water and observe unit for

leaks.

3.
Install Superlifts.

SERVICE OPERATIONS

CONTROL VALVE

Removal

1.
Deflate system using service valve.

2.
Disconnect two air lines at leveling valve intake and

Superlift ports.

3.
Disconnect link from overtravel lever by removing

one nut and lock washer.

4.
Remove two screws securing leveling valve to frame

and remove leveling valve.

Installation

1.
Install control valve with two screws, with time delay

mechanism down.

2.
Secure link to overtravel lever with one nut and lock

washer. On all station wagons s'eries the link is se-

cured to the lower hole. On all other series cars

with standard springs, the link is secured to the up-

per hole.

3.
Connect air lines at control valve intake and Super-

lift port.

4.
Inflate reservoir to 140 psi or maximum pressure

available through service valve.

COMPRESSOR, RESERVOIR AND REGULATOR

Removal and Installation

1.
Disconnect air lines (manifold and air cleaner) at

compressor end;

2.
Disconnect pressure line at compressor head.

3.
From wheel side of fender skirt, remove two screws

from bracket on compressor end.

4.
Remove nut and washer from reservoir stud at

bracket and remove assembly from vehicle.

5. Remove compressor end mount bracket.

6. Reverse Steps 1-5 for installation, then leak check

fittings.

COMPRESSOR, RESERVOIR AND REGULATOR

Disassembly Into Major Components (Fig. 17)

The compressor is a precision-built mechanism. All

parts should be carefully handled and assembled. Take

care to prevent entrance of dirt or foreign matter. DO
NOT LUBRICATE as unit is designed to run dry.

1.
Remove compressor as described above.

2.
Remove three flexible mounts and three adapters.

3.
Remove reservoir retaining through bolt, cover re-

taining screw and cover gasket that secure cover and

gasket to first stage housing. Remove cover and

discard gaskets.

4.
Remove two regulator retaining screws, regulator

assembly and O-ring from second stage housing.

Discard O-ring.

5/ Remove three nuts at reservoir flange and two

through bolts that enter from flanged side of res-

ervoir. Separate reservoir and O-ring. Discard

O-ring.

6. Remove three compressor retaining through bolts

that secure second stage housing to first stage

housing.

7. Slide second stage (small diameter) housing straight

off piston.

8. Disconnect arm tension spring from swivel arm.

9. Remove arm pivot screw and actuating arm.

10.
Slide piston assembly straight out of first stage

housing.

Disassembly, Inspection and Assembly of Major

Components (Fig. 17)

Diaphragm

1.
Inspect diaphragm for holes, looseness or other de-

fects and replace if necessary.

2.
Remove diaphragm retainer with diagonal pliers and

discard.

3.
Remove diaphragm plate, diaphragm, second dia-

phragm plate and corprene washer from piston.

4.
Install new corprene washed, old plate, new dia-

phragm with outer lip toward second stage side,

(fig. 17) and second plate. Plates should be installed

so that lip on each plate faces away from diaphragm.

5. Use a 13/16 inch deep socket as a pilot for the new

diaphragm retainer. Press against the piston shoul-

der on first stage side, (fig. 18) to position dia-

phragm retainer. The wood blocks used in the illus-

tration are each 3/4" x 3/4" x 12".

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS

HEATING
AND AIR
CONDITIONING

SECTION
1A

Compressor

Make Frigidaire

Type
. 6
Cylinder Axial

Displacement

Four-Season
12.6
Cu.
In.

Universal
and
Ail-Weather
.... .10.8 Cu. In.

Rotation Clockwise

Compressor Suction
and
Discharge

Connector Bolt Torque
.......
25 ft lbs.

Compressor Clutch Coil

Ohms
(at
80°F.).
4.18-4.38

Amps
(at
80°F.)
2.86 @ 12
Volts

Torques

Rear Head
to
SheU Stud
Nut 23 lb. ft

Shaft Mounting
Nut 15 lb. ft

Belt Tension.
See
Tune-Up Chart
System Capacities

Refrigerant
R-12

Four-Season
and
Comfortron

Systems.
............
3 lbs., 12 oz.

Universal Systems

Chevrolet, Chevelle,
and
Camaro.
... 3 lbs.

Chevy
n 2 lbs. 8 oz.

All-Weather System
2 lbs. 8 oz.

Compressor
Oil 525
Viscosity

All Systems
11 oz.

Fuses

Comfortron Systems
.

Four-Season Systems
.

Universal Systems
. .

All-Weather System.
.
Fuse

Block

25
amp.

25
amp.

25
amp.

25
amp.
In

Line

30
amp.

30
amp.

20
amp.

20
amp.

SECTION
3

WHEEL ALIGNMENT SPECIFICATIONS (Vehicle
dt
Curb Weight)

Caster*

Camber*

Steering Axis

Inclination

tToe-In (Total)

Wheel Bearing

Adjustment

Preload

End Movement
Chevrolet

Pos.
3/4° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/4° ± 1/2°

7-1/2° ± 1/2°

@l/8"
to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Chevelle •

(SS and El Camino)

Neg. 1/2° ± 1/2°

(All others)

Neg. 1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/2° ± 1/2°

8-1/4° ± 1/2°

1/8" to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Chevy n

Pos.
1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
1/2° ± 1/2°

7° ± 1/2°

1/4" to 3/8"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.000"
to .004"
Corvette

Pos.
1° ± 1/2°

Pos.
3/4° ± 1/2°

7° ± 1/2°

3/16" to 5/16"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"
Camaro

Pos.
1/2° £ 1/2°

Pos.
1/4° ±1/2°

8 3/4° ± 1/2°

1/8" to 1/4"

12 ft lbs.

zero

.001"
to .008"

•Must not vary more than 1/2° from side to side.

@Toe-In (Total) should be 5/16" to 7/16" after rebuild using new bushings and ball joints.

tAdjust Toe-in with steering gear on straight ahead location after camber and caster have been set Any change

in caster and camber settings will affect toe; always recheck and set toe to specifications.

LET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

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
SfRVK

SPECIFICATIONS
4

Stabilizer Shaft

Bracket to Frame

Bracket to Torque Arm

Link Bushings

Rebound Bumper to Frame

Crossmember to Frame

Crossmember to Carrier

Carrier Front Support

to Crossmember

Front Bolt

Rear Bolt

Drive Spindle Nut

Drive Spindle Support

to Torque Arm

Strut Rod

to Spindle Support

Bracket to Carrier

Camber Cam

Torque Arm Pivot

Spring Link Bolt to

Torque Arm

Wheel Alignment #

Camber (Degrees)

Toe-in (Total)
Chevrolet
Chevelle

Chevy II
I

Cama.ro
j Corvette

i

|
120

1
120

25

j
. ' 20

25

!
60

\
65

!
50*

50

100*

30

80*

45

65

50

Install nut to expose hole (Corvette

then insert cotter pin. only)

-
Neg.
1/2° ± 1/2°

1/32" to 3/32"

©Station Wagon All 4-Link System

•Plus additional torque necessary to line up cotter pin hole.

# Camber must not vary more than 1/2 degree from side to

set.
side.
Toe setting must be made after camber is

RIDING
HEIGHT

Body Style

2 Door Sedan

4 Door Sedan

4 Door Sport Sedan

Sport Coupe

Convertible

Station Wagon

Sedan Pickup

Super Sport Coupe
&
Convertible
6-1/2"

6-7/16"

6-7/16"

6-1/2"

6-7/16"

6-7/8"
± 3/8".

±3/8"

±3/8"

± 3/8"

± 3/8"

± 3/8"
5.0" ±

5.0" ±

5.0" ±

4-3/4"

6-1/2"

6-1/4"

6-3/8"

3-3/8"
3/8"

3/8"

3/8"

± 3/8"

± 3/8"

± 3/8"

± 3/8"

± 3/8"
6-1/8"

6-1/16'

4-15/16'

5-13/16
± 3/8"

± 3/8"

1
± 3/8"

*
± 3/8"
5-1/4"
± 3/8"

5-3/16" ± 3/8"

All settings are made at curb weight.

CHEVROLET
CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS
5

BRAKES

SECTION
5

Type

Brake Drums

Diameter

Maximum
Out of Rou

Maximum Rebor©
id

Brake Shoes

Width Front

Rear

Length Primary

Secondary

Wheel Cylinder Diameter

Front

Rear
Chevrolet

Chevelle

Chevy
H
Camaro

Duo Servo Self Adjusting

11"

9-1/2
9-1/2

.008"

.060"

2-3/4

2

9-1/4

11-41/64

1-3/16

1
2-1/2

2

9

9-3/4

1-1/8

15/16
1-1/16

7/8
2-1/2

2

9

9-3/4

1-1/8

15/16
Corvette

Disc

2-7/32

5-31/32

1-7/8

1-3/8

TORQUE CHART

APPLICATION

Brake Pipe Distribution
and

Switch Assembly Mounting

Screws

Main Cylinder
to
Firewall

Mounting Nuts

Push
Rod
Clevis
Nut

Brake Hydraulic

Pipe
to
Main

Cylinder
and

Switch Connections

Brake Hose
to
Brake

Assembly Connection

Parking Brake Equalizer

Check
Nut

Hydraulic Brake

Pipe Connections

Rear Brake Hose
to
Rear

Brake Line "T" Connection

Caliper Half Retaining Bolts

Caliper
to
Mounting Bracket

Retaining Bolts
Chevrolet

24
lb. ft

14
lb. ft

100
lb. in.

(Front Line)

115
lb. in.

(Rear Line)

23
lb. ft

85
lb. in.

110
lb. in.

113
lb. in.

130
lb. ft

130
lb. ft
Chevelle

60
lb. in.

24
lb. ft

14
lb. ft

115
lb. in.

23
lb. ft

85
lb. in.

100
lb. in.

(Front)

120
lb. in.

(Rear)

113
lb. in.

130
lb. ft

130
lb. ft
Chevy
n

150
lb. in.

24
lb. ft

14
lb. ft

115
lb. in.

2^
lb. ft

—

100
lb. in.

65
lb. in.

130
lb. ft

130
lb. ft
Camaro

24
lb. ft

14
lb. ft

115
lb. in.

23
lb. ft

85
lb. in.

100
lb. in.

113
lb. in.

130
lb. ft

130
lb. ft
Corvette

90
lb. in.

24
lb. ft.

14
lb. ft.

115
lb. in.

23
lb. ft

70
lb. in.

100
lb. in.

113
lb. in.

130
lb. ft

130
lb. ft

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS
18

POWERGLIDE

Transmission Case to. Engine
35 ft. lbs.

Transmission
Oil Pan to
Case
* 8 ft lbs.

Transmission Extension
to
Case
25 ft lbs.

Speedometer Driven Gear Fitting Retainer
'.....- .......
4fft
lbs.

Servo Cover
to
Transmission Case Bolts
.....*.........
20 ft lbs.

Front Pump
to
Transmission Case Bolts
... 15 It lbs.

Front Pump Cover
to
Body Attaching Bolts
. . ..•. 20 ft lbs.

Pinion Shaft Lock Plate Attaching Screws
. . . 2-1/2 ft lbs.

Governor Body
to Hub
Attaching Bolts
•„•••........
7 ft lbs.

Governor
Hub
Drive Screw
8 ft lbs.

Rear Pump
to
Transmission Case Bolts
. •
..........
10 ft lbs.

Valve Body
to
Transmission Case Bolts
15 ft lbs.

Valve Body Suction Screen Attaching Screws
. . . . * . . 2-1/2 ft lbs.

Upper Valve Body Plate Bolts
5 ft lbs.

Lower
to
Upper Valve Body Attaching Bolts
15 ft lbs.

Inner Control Lever Allen Head Screw
2-1/2 ft lbs.

Parking Lock Pawl Reaction Bracket Attaching Bolts
10 ft lbs.

Oil Cooler Plugs
at
Transmission Case
. I . . 5 ft lbs.

Pressure Test Point Plugs
.
•-,•••
• •" 5 ft lbs.

Low Band Adjustment Locknut
.....;.
15 ft lbs.

Converter
to
Engine Bolts
......................
i . 35 ft lbs.

Under
Pan to
Transmission Case.
7-1/2 ft lbs.

Oil Cooler Pipe Connectors
to
Transmission Case
or
Radiator
10 ft lbs.

Oil Cooler Pipe
to
Connectors
10 ft lbs.

Vacuum Modulator
to
Transmission Case
15 ft lbs.

Oil
Pan
Drain Plug
20 ft lbs.

Converter Drain Plug (Taxies)
^
.........
20 ft lbs.

Parking Brake Lock
&
Range Selector Inner Lever Allen Head Screw
. . . »..,
......
... . 2-1/2 ft lbs.

TURBO-HYDRAMATIC

Pump Cover Bolts
18 lb. ft

Parking Pawl Bracket Bolts
18 Ib. ft

Case Center Support Bolt
. . .
......
. . . .
<
. . . . .
.........
. 23 lb. ft

Pump
to
Case Attaching Bolts.
. . ..- 18 lb. ft

Extension Housing
to
Case Attaching Bolts.
23 lb. ft

Rear Servo Cover Bolts
. . . . . . . 18 lb. ft

Detent Solenoid Bolts
7 lb. ft

Control Valve Body Bolts
8 lb. ft

Bottom
Pan
Attaching Screws
.. \ 12 lb. ft

Modulator Retainer Bolt
.*........
; . . . . . . . 18 lb. ft

Governor Cover Bolts
...........................
18 ib. ft

Manual Lever
to
Manual Shaft
Nut . . 8 lb. ft

Manual Shaft
to
Inside Detent Lever
. 18 lb. ft

Linkage Swivel Clamp
Nut 43 lb. ft

Converter Dust Shield Screws
93 lb. ft

Transmission
to
Engine Mounting Bolts
:............
28 lb. ft

Converter-to Flywheel Bolts
. . 33 lb. ft

Rear Mount
to
Transmission Bolts
. . . . 40 lb. ft

Rear Mount
to
Crossmember Bolt
* 40 lb. ft

Crossmember Mounting Bolts . .
...............
25 lb. ft

Oil Cooler Line . . . .' 113 lb. In.

Line Pressure Take-Off Plug . . .... 13 lb. ft

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

SPECIFICATIONS 20

TORQUE CHART

Steering Gear Mounting

Bolts

Pitman Shaft Nut

Steering Wheel Nut

Steering Wheel Nut-Tilt

Steering Coupling Nuts

Steering Coupling Clamp

Bolts

Tie Rod End Nut

Tie Rod Clamp Nut

Idler Arm Mounting Nut

Steering Wheel to

Hub (Wood)

Steering Damper Bracket

Frame Nut

Steering Damper Bracket

Relay End Nut

Steering Damper to

Bracket Nut

Steering Damper Bracket

Relay Rod Bolt

Power Steering Pump

Pulley

Power Steering Mounting

Bolt

Power Steering Mounting

Nut

Power Cylinder to Relay

Rod Nut

Power Cylinder to Frame

Bracket

Control Valve to Pitman

Arm

Control Valve Clamp

Bolt

Steering Shaft to Gear

Clamp Nut
Chevrolet

70 lb. ft.
Chevelle'

70 lb. ft.
Chevy H

30 lb. ft.
Camaro

68 lb. ft.
Corvette

30 lb. ft.

140 lb. ft.

^ . 35 lb. ft.

1 lb. in.

1 lb. in.

18 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.
—

—
1 lb. in.
—

18 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.
—

35 lb. ft.

130 lb. in.

40 lb. ft.

25 lb. in.

—

— •

—

.—
—

—

v —

—
-

—

—

—

—
25 lb. in.

—

—

—
18 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

60 lb. ft.

20 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

— .

• ' —

, —

—

-
—

, .p-

—

-
45 lb. ft.

30 lb. ft.

45 lb. ft.

20 lb. ft.

35 lb. ft. .
—•

—

—
45 lb. ft.

25 lb. ft.

.
45 lb. ft.

20 lb. ft.

—

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL