STEERING 9-29
column mounting bracket, and place bracket in cor-
rect position on underside of instrument panel.
Loosely install bracket using bracket to column
mounting screws and bracket to instrument panel
washers and bolts.
NOTE: Steering shaft to gear clamp must be
tightened before column attaching bolts are
torqued. Refer to "Steering Gear-Chevy n",
installation procedure, for correct Chevy II
steering column alignment procedure.
5.
Camaro only (fig. 60):
Lay wedge shim in position on instrument panel
column mounting bracket and place bracket in cor-
rect position on underside of instrument panel.
Loosely install bracket using bracket to column
mounting screws, nuts, and washer and bolt as shown
in Figure 60.
6. Corvette only (fig. 61):
Loosely secure column mounting bracket to sup-
port plate and instrument panel with washers and
bolts.
7.
Secure flanged end of column to steering coupling
with lockwashers and nuts. On Chevy n, connect col-
umn to steering gear with clamp, clamp bolt, and
nut. On Corvette, slide steering shaft flange into
lower coupling
half,
and install upper clamp bolt
loosely; also secure support, seal and clamp loosely
at dash on engine side.
8. Tighten instrument panel mounting bracket bolts and
nuts.
Refer to torque specifications at rear of manual
for correct torque values.
9. Chevrolet only (fig. 15):
Place upper and lower mast jacket covers in po-
sition and secure covers together and to instrument
panel using nuts and screws as shown in Figure 15.
10.
Chevy H only (fig. 18):
Place lower mast jacket cover in position under
mast jacket and secure to upper cover with screws.
11.
CheveUe only (fig. 15):
Place mast jacket trim cover in position over col-
Fig.
61—Instrument Panel Mounting Bracket and
Support Plqte—Corvette
umn on underside of instrument panel and secure
with screws.
12.
Corvette only (fig. 14):
Slide escutcheon into position at instrument panel
and secure with screws. Place upper end lower
covers in position and secure with screws.
13.
On Chevrolet and CheveUe models with column
mounted powerglide controls, secure transmission
shift indicator pointer into position with set screw
(fig. 15). ,
14.
Chevrolet only (fig. 19):
a. Secure seal and cover to dash panel with screws.
b.
Place clamp assembly in position and install
clamp screw.
c. Install dash panel trim cover with mounting
screws.
15.
Chevelle only (fig. 20):
a. Secure seal and inner and outer covers to dash
panel with screws.
b.
Secure inner and outer covers together with
screws.
c. Install trim cover to dash panel with two
retainers.
16.
Chevy H only (fig. 21):
a. Secure seal, retainer, and clamp to dash panel
with screws.
b.
Install clamp screw.
c. Slide collar into position. Pinch and staple upper
tabs together.
17.
Camaro only (fig. 22):
a. Secure seal, upper cover, and lower cover to
dash panel with screws.
b.
Secure upper and lower cover together with
screws.
c. Fold rubber boot over securely against dash panel
to conceal covers.
18.
Corvette only (fig. 23):
a. Secure seal and support assembly to dash panel
on engine compartment side.
b.
Tighten clamp, washer, and clamp bolt on engine
compartment side.
19.
Connect transmission linkage to lower shift tube
levers in engine compartment, if column is so
equipped. Adjust levers as outlined in Section 7.
20.
Install steering wheel as outlined in this section.
21.
Connect directional signal, horn, back-up lamp, and
neutral start switch at wiring harness plugs. Adjust
back-up lamp, neutral start switch as outlined in
Section 12.
22.
Adjust steering gear and align and center steering
wheel as outlined in this section.
STEERING LINKAGE (Fig. 62)
TIE RODS
There are two tie rod assemblies used on all models.
Each assembly is of three piece construction, consisting
of a sleeve and two tie rod ends. The ends are threaded
into the sleeve and locked with clamps. Right and left
hand threads are provided to facilitate toe-in adjustment
and steering gear centering.
The tie rod ends are self-adjusting for wear and re-
quire no attention in service other than periodic lubrica-
tion and occasional inspection to see that ball studs are
tight. Replacement of tie rod ends should be made when
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STEERING
9-33
POWER STEERING
INDEX
Page
General Description
. 9-33
Maintenance
and
Adjustments
9-33
Bleeding Hydraulic System
9-33
Fluid Level
. 9-33
Adjustments
. 9-34
Power Steering Gear
. . 9-34
Pump Belt Tension
9-34
Hydraulic System Checks
9-34
Component Replacement
and
Repairs
. 9-35
Power Steering Pump.
. 9-35
Power Steering Gear
9-36
Control Valve
and
Adapter Assembly
9.35
Power Cylinder
9.37
Power Steering Hoses
9.39
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Two types
of
power steering
are
used
for 1967.
One
is
the conventional linkage type
for
Chevy
n and
Corvette
vehicles
and the
other
is the
integral gear type
for
Chevrolet, Chevelle,
and
Camaro.
For
both types
the
hydraulic pressure
is
provided
by an
engine-driven vane-
type pump.
On
the
Chevy
n and
Corvette linkage type power steer-
ing, hydraulic pressure
is
delivered through
a
hose from
the pump
to a
valve which senses
the
requirement
for
power assistance
and
supplies
the
power cylinder
ac-
cordingly.
The
steering gear used with this power steer-
ing
is the
same basic unit used
on
manually steered
vehicles;
it is
serviced
as
outlined
in the
manual steering
part
of
this section except
for
adjustment, which
is
covered
in the
following pages.
The
steering linkage also
is serviced the same
as
manual counterparts.
The Chevrolet, Chevelle
and
Camaro integral gear type
power steering
has the
hydraulic pressure delivered
from
the
pump through two hoses
to the
steering gear.
In
the power steering gear
the
steering shaft, hydraulic
valve, worm, and rack-piston
nut are all in
line making
a
compact
and
space saving assembly.
All oil
passages
are
internal within
the
gear except
the
pressure
and
return
hoses.
The steering gear
is a
recirculating ball system
in
which steel balls
act as a
rolling thread between
the
steering worm
and
rack-piston
nut. The
rack-piston
nut
is
all one
piece
and is
geared
to the
sector
of
the piston
shaft.
The
valve
is
contained
in the
gear housing elimi-
nating
the
need
of
bolts
or
seals
to
attach
a
separate
valve housing.
The valve
is an
open-center, rotary-type three
way
valve.
The
spool
is
held
in
neutral position by means
of a
torsion
bar. The
spool
is
attached
by
means
of
the stub
shaft
to one end of the
torsion
bar
and
to the
valve body
on
the
other
end.
Twisting
of the
torsion bar allows
the
spool
to
move
in
relation
to the
valve body thereby oper-
ating
the
valve.
MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
BLEEDING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
1.
Fill
oil
reservoir
to
proper level and
let oil
remain
undistrubed
for at
least two minutes.
2.
Start engine
and run
only
for
about
two
seconds.
3.
Add
oil if
necessary.
4.
Repeat above procedure until
oil
level remains
con-
stant after running engine.
5. Raise front
end of
vehicle
so
that wheels
are off
the
ground.
6. Increase engine speed
to
approximately
1500 rpm.
7. Turn
the
wheels
(off
ground) right
and
left, lightly
contacting
the
wheel stops.
8. Add
oil if
necessary.
9. Lower
the car and
turn wheels right and left
on the
ground.
10.
Check
oil
level and refill
as
required.
11.
If oil is
extremely foamy, allow vehicle
to
stand
a
few minutes with engine
off and
repeat above
procedure.
,
a.
Check belt tightness
and
check
for a
bent
or
loose
pulley. (Pulley should
not
wobble with engine
running.)
b.
Check
to
make sure hoses
are not
touching
any
other parts
of the car,
particularly sheet metal.
c. Check
oil
level, filling
to
proper level
if
neces-
sary, following operations
1
through
10.
This
step
and
Step
"D" are
extremely important
as
low
oil
level and/or
air in the oil are the
most
frequent causes
of
objectionable pump noise.
d. Check
the
presence
of air in the oil. If air is
present, attempt
to
bleed system
as
described
in
operations
1
through
10. If it
becomes obvious
that
the
pump will
not
bleed after
a few
trials,
proceed
as
outlined under Hydraulic System
Checks.
FLUID
LEVEL
1.
Check
oil
level
in the
reservoir
by
checking
the dip
stick when
oil is at
operating temperature.
On
Chevelle models equipped with remote reservoir,
the reservoir should
be
maintained approximately
3/4 full when
oil is at
operating temperature.
2.
Fill,
if
necessary,
to
proper level with
GM
Power
Steering Fluid
or, if
this
is not
available, automatic
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Fig.
64-Over Center Adjustment
transmission fluid "Type A" bearing the mark
"AQ-ATF" followed by a number and the suffix
letter "A".
ADJUSTMENTS
POWER STEERING GEAR
Chevrolet, Chevelle, and Camaro
The over-center adjustment (fig. 64) is the only power
steering gear adjustment which can be made on the car.
However, in order to make this adjustment, it is also
necessary to check the combined ball and thrust bearing
preload.
If the vehicle is equipped with a tilt column it will be
necessary to disconnect the steering coupling to obtain a
torque reading of the column. This torque should then be
subtracted from any reading taken on the gear.
1.
Disconnect the pitman arm from the relay rod.
2.
Loosen the pitman shaft adjusting screw loeknut and
thread the adjusting screw out to the limit of its
travel through the side cover. '. •
3.
Disconnect steering column harness at chassis wir-
ing connector plug.
4.
Remove horn button.
5.
Turn the steering wheel through its full travel, then
locate the wheel at its center of travel.
6. Gheck the combined ball and thrust bearing preload
with an inch-pound torque wrench on the steering
shaft nut by rotating through the center of travel
(approximately 1/4 turn in each direction). Note the
highest reading.
7.
Tighten the pitman shaft adjusting screw and check
torque at steering shaft nut until over center preload
and total steering gear preload falls within speci-
fications. Refer to torque specifications at rear of
manual for correct torque values.
8. Install horn button. Connect steering column harness
at wiring connector plug.
Chevy II and Corvette
The steering gear used with power steering is adjusted
in the same manner as the manual steering gear.
PUMP BELT TENSION
1.
Loosen nut on pivot bolt and pump brace adjusting
nut.
CAUTION: Do not move pump by prying against
reservoir or by pulling on filler neck.
2.
Move pump, with belt in place until belt is tensioned
to specifications as indicated by Tool J-7316 (Fig-.
65).
3.
Tighten pump brace adjusting nut. Then tighten pivot
bolt nut.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CHECKS
The following procedure outlines methods to identify
and isolate power steering hydraulic circuit difficulties.
This test is divided into two parts. Test number one
provides means of determining whether power steering
system hydraulic parts are actually faulty. If test number
one results in readings indicating faulty hydraulic opera-
tion, test number two will identify the faulty part. Be-
fore performing hydraulic circuit test, carefully check
belt tension and condition of driving pulley. Strand
tension of belt should be 125 lbs. on new belts and 75 lbs.
on old belts, as indicated by Tool J-7316 (Fig. 65).
Test Number One—Oil Circuit Open
Engine must be at normal operating temperature. In-
flate front, tires to correct pressure. All tests are made
with engine idling, so adjust engine idle speed to correct
specifications listed in Section 6 and proceed as follows:
a. With engine not running, disconnect flexible pres-
sure line from pump and install Tool J-5176 as
Fig.
65— Checking Belt Tension with Tool J-7316
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Fig.
66—Power Steering Diagnosis
shown in Figure 66. Gauge must be between shut-
off valve and pump. Open shut-off valve,
b.
Remove filler cap from pump reservoir and check
fluid level. Fill pump reservoir to full mark on
dip stick. Start engine and, holding steering
wheel against stop, check connections at Tool
J-5176 for leakage. Bleed system as outlined
under Maintenance and Adjustments. Insert ther-
mometer (Tool J-5421) in reservoir filler open-
ing. Move steering wheel from stop to stop
several times until thermometer indicates that
hydraulic fluid in reservoir has reached tempera-
ture of 150° to 170°F.
CAUTION: To prevent scrubbing flat spots on
tires,
do not turn steering wheel more than five
times without rolling car to change tire-to-floor
contact area.
c. Hold steering wheel against a stop momentarily
and read pressure gauge. If the maximum pres-
sure is below specifications, a faulty hydraulic
circuit is indicated. To determine which part is
faulty, proceed with test number two.
Test Number Two—Oil Circuit Closed
a. Slowly turn shut-off valve on J-5176 to closed
position and read pressure indicated on gauge.
Quickly reopen valve to avoid pump damage, if
indicated pressure is less than specification,
pump output is below requirement and pump may
be considered faulty. If pressure indicated is
within specifications, it may be safely assumed
that the external hoses, connections, valve and
adapter or steering gear is at fault.
NOTE:
If pump proves faulty in test number
two,
test should be repeated after pump is re-
paired and installed in vehicle. This will provide
a means of checking the repairs made to the
pump and the condition of the steering gear or
valve and adapter which may also be faulty.
COMPONENT REPLACEMENT AND REPAIRS
POWER STEERING PUMP
Removal (Fig. 67)
1.
Disconnect hoses at pump. When hoses are discon-
nected, secure ends in raised position to prevent
drainage of oil. Cap or tape the ends of the hoses to
prevent entrance of dirt.
NOTE:
Chevelle with 396 engine uses a remote
reservoir. It is necessary to disconnect the
reservoir to pump hose before removing the
pump.
Hold a 1 qt. container under the reservoir
when the hose is removed to catch the fluid.
2.
Install two caps at pump fittings to prevent drainage
of oil from pump.
3.
Remove pump belt.
4.
On Corvette with 427 engine, loosen alternator ad-
justment and remove pump to alternator belt.
5. Remove pump from attaching parts and remove pump
from vehicle.
NOTE:
On Chevrolet and Chevy II equipped with
283 and 327 engine it may be necessary to re-
move pump brace.
6. Remove drive pulley attaching nut.
7. Remove pulley from shaft with Tool J-21239 (for
stamped pulleys) or Tool J-8433-1 with J-8433-2
adapter (for cast iron pulleys). Do not hammer
pulley off shaft as this will damage the pump.
Fig.
67—Power Steering Pump Mounting
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STEERING 9-39
4.
Remove cotter pin, nut and ball stud at relay rod.
5. Remove the power cylinder from the vehicle.
Inspection
1.
Inspect the seals for leaks; if leaks are present,
replace the seals using the procedure outlined under
"Disassembly."
2.
Examine the brass fitted hose connection seats for
cracks or damage and replace if necessary.
3.
For service other than ball seat or seal replacement
and ball stud removal, replace the power cylinder.
4.
Check the frame bracket parts for wear.
Disassembly
1.
To remove the piston rod seal remove the snap ring;
then pull out on the rod, being careful not to spray
oil.
2.
Remove the piston rod scraper and scraper element,
back up washer and piston rod seal from the rod.
3.
At the ball stud end of the cylinder, remove the ball
stud seal.
4.
Remove the snap ring retaining the end plug with the
lube fitting.
5. Push on the end of the ball stud and remove the end
plug, spring, spring seat and ball stud.
6. Remove the "O" ring seal from the top lip of the
power cylinder ball stud opening.
7. If the ball seat is to be replaced, it must be pressed
out using Tool J-8937.
Assembly
1.
Reassemble the piston rod seal components by re-
versing the disassembly procedure. Apply a thin
coat of Lubriplate or equivalent on the inner sur-
faces of the seal and scraper before assembly.
2.
Reverse the disassembly procedure when reassem-
bling the ball stud.
3.
In each case be sure that the snap ring is securely,
seated in the ring groove.
Installation
1.
Install the power cylinder on the vehicle by reversing
the removal procedure.
2.
Reconnect the two hydraulic lines, fill the system
with fluid and bleed out air using the procedure out-
lined under "Maintenance and Adjustments." Grease
ball joint.
POWER STEERING HOSES
When servicing the power steering hoses be sure to
align the hoses in their correct position as shown in
Figure 71. On Chevelle models with 396 engine, install
the upper hose so that there is at least .6 inch clearance
between the hose and the Delcotron or the inner fender
skirt.
It is important that the power steering hoses be in-
stalled correctly. Hoses installed out of position may be
subjected to chafing or other abuses during sharp turns.
Always make hose installations with front wheels in
straight ahead position. Do not twist hoses unneces-
sarily during installation.
CAUTION: Do not start engine with any power
steering hose disconnected.
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-5
GRILLE TO BE FLUSH
TO +.06 TO W/SHIELD
MOLDING
±.06 GRILLE TO FENDER
.06 -.05 FENDER TO
W/SHIELD MOLDING
GRILLE"
& FENDER; ~ ~
FLUSH ± .06
FENDER FLUSH TO .06 INBOARD
OF DOOR SURFACE. FULL LENGTH
OF VERTICAL OPENING.
12±.O6 HOOD
TO GRILLE
.12 -.04
TO FENDER
FLUSH ± .06
HOOD TO GRILLE
FLUSH ± .06
HOOD TO FENDER
.12/.17 (REF.)
AT RAD. SUPPORT
.18 ± .06 FENDER
TO DOOR
FLUSH ± .06
HOOD TO FENDER
09 zfc .06 FENDER
TO ROCKER
.75 (REF.) AT
TOP FLANGE
1.08 EXC. WAG
URFACE
TYPICAL ON SURFACE
FLUSH CONDITION
DESIRED
.75 REF.
Fig.
4
- Sheet Metal Adjustments - Chevrolet
1.
Remove fender as outlined above.
2.
Jack up front end of vehicle and remove wjheel.
3.
Remove all wires, hoses, cruise control, etc. at-
tached to skirt; also remove bolt attaching battery
tray bracket to skirt. Remove battery, j
Remove battery tray from vehicle. \
5.
On Chevrolet, remove screws securing bj:ace (fig. 1)
to skirt and dash panel and remove brace.;
Remove skirt attaching screws and remove skirt
from vehicle.. !
4.
6.
Installation
j
Install skirt and fender following the removal proce-
dure in reverse order. Refer to torque specifications in
rear of manual for correct torque values. !
FENDER TRIM
On Chevelle, to gain access to spear molding and em-
blem retaining nuts, remove skirt to fender flange screws
top center rearward and pry skirt forward several inches.
Wedge skirt in this position with a wood block and re-
move nuts from inside fender retaining molding to fender.
Emblem attaching hardware is accessible from inside
engine compartment. t
On Chevrolet, open front door and rear inside door
hinge pillar for access to trim retaining nuts. Remain-
ing trim retaining nuts, and emblem retaining nuts are
accessible from inside engine compartment.
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-15
FRONT FENDER TRIM
If fender spear molding is to be replaced without re-
moving fender from vehicle, proceed as follows:
1.
Perform Operations 2 and 5 only of Front Fender
Assembly—Removal.
2.
Pull rear* end of fender away from body far enough
to insert a short piece of 2 x 4 between lower rear
corner of fender and rocker panel extension.
3.
It should now be possible to gain access to first and
second retaining nuts forward of rear end of fender.
All other nuts can be reached from front wheel
opening.
SKIRT ASSEMBLY
Removal
1.
Remove hood and hinge assemblies as outlined in
this section.
2.
Remove grille and radiator support as outlined in
Section ia.
3.
Remove fender assembly as outlined in this section.
4.
Raise car from floor and place jack stands under
rocker panel extension.
5.
Remove suspension bumper support, shock absorber,
front spring and stabilizer link as outlined in Section
3.
6. If removing left skirt assembly, remove steering
gear mounting bolts, power steering hose clamp (if
so equipped) and outer (left) clutch cordon shaft
bracket (if so equipped).
7.
Remove tie rod ball stud from steering arm as out-
lined in Section 9.
8. Support engine and remove engine mount cushion as
outlined in Section 6.
9. Remove spring clip from brake line junction which
passes through skirt and remove junction from skirt
(see Section 5).
10.
Remove four bolts retaining front crossmember to
skirt.
11.
Remove four bolts retaining skirt assembly to dash
front brace. Remove 3 bolts retaining upper end of
skirt to dash (fig. 26); record shims removed.
12.
Remove skirt assembly with remaining suspension
parts attached as shown in Figure 27.
13.
Suspension parts may be detached as outlined in
Section 3.
Fig.
22 - Radiator Support Assembly
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CHASSIS SHEET METAL 11-17
Fig.
28- Hood Spring Removal
Installation
Skirt installation is written for the installation of a
stripped skirt, with suspension and otiier parts added
after skirt is attached to vehicle. Proceed as follows:
1.
Position skirt assembly on vehicle with insulator,
shown in Figure 26, in place and original shims in-
stalled at top dash mount
2.
Install the three bolts at top mount and four bolts at
lower dash brace.
3.
Install front crossmember, replacing the four bolts
and nuts removed previously.
4.
Replace engine mount cushion; refer to Section 6.
5.
Install front suspension parts as outlined in Sec-
tion 3. Connect stabilizer link to stabilizer (if so
FINAL POSITION
Fig.
30 - Installing Hood Molding Clip
equipped) and connect tie rod end to steering arm as
outlined in Section 9.
6. Install radiator support and fender assembly as out-
lined in this section. Install grille (Section 13).
7.
If left skirt was removed, proceed as follows:
a. Install steering gear. Carefully follow outline
under Steering Gear - Installation in Section 9.
Do not fail to perform adjustments listed under
Mast Jacket Installation in that section.
b.
Install clutch cordon shaft (if so equipped).
c. Install power steering hose clamp (if so equipped).
8. Install brake lines and bleed brakes as outlined in
Section 5.
9. Install hood and adjust as outlined in this section.
10.
Perform following checks and adjustments:
a. Check and adjust front body section alignment
as outlined in Fisher Body Service Manual.
Fig.
29 - Installing Tool J-9559 in Nev/Spring
Fig.
31 - Removing Front End Assembly from Vehicle
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