ELECTRICAL-BODY
AND
CHASSIS
12-31
CHEVY II INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
INDEX
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General Description -.....
12-31
Service Operations.
12-31
Instrument Panel
. 12-31
Instrument Cluster
12-31
Fuel Gauge
12-32
12-32
Clock,
Speedometer
12-34
Speedometer Catte
12-34
Indicator Lights
12-34
Oil Pressure Indicator
12-34
Generator Indicator
12-34
Temperature Indicator
12-34
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The Chevy
n
instrument cluster assembly consists
of:
a speedometer;
a
fuel gauge;
a
generator, temperature
and
oil
pressure indicator lamps, and includes
a
clock
on
deluxe models. Except
for the
speedometer,
all of the
cluster lamps, instruments and gauges
of
the cluster
may
be serviced without removing
the
instrument cluster
as-
sembly from
the
console.
In addition
to the
instrument indicator lamps,
a
brake
warning lamp
is
included
in the
cluster
as
standard
equipment.
The
indicator
is
connected
to
thfc parking
brake and brake pressure differential switches andserves
a dual function.
It
lights when
the
parking brake
is ap-
plied
and
also when
the
brake pedal
is
applied,
if a mal-
function should occur
in the
brake system
due to a
loss
of
hydraulic pressure. Servicing
of the
hydraulic pressure
differential switch
is
covered
in
Section
5 of
this manaul.
Regular maintenance
is not
required on
the
instrument
cluster
or its
components other than r^Mfitftl^i^g clean
and tight electrical connections, replacing defective parts
and keeping
the
speedometer cable properly lubricated.
SERVICE OPERATIONS
INSTRUMENT PANEL
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER
Removal
and
Installation {Figs.
45
thru
48)
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
2.
Remove mast jacket upper support clamp (refer
to
Steering, Section
9, for
complete procedure
on low-
ering jacket) and lower steering column.
NOTE:
Apply protective material
to the
mast
jacket
to
prevent damage
to the
painted surfaces.
3.
Disconnect retaining collar securing speedometer
cable
to
speedometer head.
4.
Remove screws retaining cluster
to
console.
5. Pull cluster forward
of
console opening and discon-
nect
all
wiring
and
lamp connections. Remove
cluster from vehicle.
CAUTION:
Do not
pull cluster outward further
than slack
in
wiring harness will allow, other-
Fig.
45-
Instrument Cluster Installation
—
Chevy
II
Fig.
46 -
Speed Warning Device
CHEVtOtET 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
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