1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO power steering

STEERING 9-38

CHEVROLET

CHEVELLE

CAMARO

Fig.
71—Power Steering Hose Installation

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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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STEERING 9-40

SPECIAL TOOLS

1.
J-22572 Steering Column Bearing

Installer

2.
J-8937 Power Piston Ball Seat

Installer

3. J-6632 Pitman Arm Puller

4.
J-5178 Pull Gauge

5. J-2927 Steering Wheel Puller

6. J-21486 Actuator Cover Remover

7. J-6585 Slide Hammer

8. J-22599 Lock Nut Wrench

9. J-21854 Pivot Pin Remover
Fig.
72—Special Tools

10.
J-22549 Shift Tube Installer

11.
J-22551 Shift Tube Remover

12.
J-5421 Thermometer

13.
J-22635 Locking Shoe Guide Pin

and Release Lever Pin

Remover and Installer

14.
J-7754 Inch Pound Torque

Wrench

15.
J-22569 Snap Ring Remover and

Installer
16.
J-2185'3

17.
J-22568

18.
J-22670

19.
J-22686

20.
J-8433

21.
J-21239

22.
J-22573

23.
J-7316

24.
J-5176
Actuator Cover Installer

Spanner Wrench

Pump Main Shaft Seal

Installer

End Play Gauge

Pump Pulley Remover

Pump Pulley Remover

Column Support Fixture

Belt Tension Gauge

Pressure Gauge

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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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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.

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SPECIFICATIONS 19

STEERING

SECTION 9

STANDARD STEERING

Item

Steering

Gear

Linkage
Ratio

#
Type

Gear

Overall

Type

Location

Tie Rods
Chevrolet

24:1

31:4.1

Rear
Chevelle

24:1

28:1

Front
Chevy II

Recirculating Ball

20:1

25.4:1

Parallel Relay Rod

Rear

2
Camaro

(*)

Rear
Corvette

16:1

Road 20.2:1

Fast 17.6:1

Rear

Model and/or Option

L6-
All,
327
V-8 Sed., A/C

327V-,8 Cpe

350 V-8 All

Special Steering
Gear Ratio

28:1

24:1

24:1

24:1
Overall Ratio

28:1

24:1

24:1

21.6:1

POWER STEERING

Pump

Steering

Gear
Type

Pressure

Type

Ratio
Gear

Overall
Vane Impeller

1000-1100
870-1000

900-1000

Integral Recirculating Ball

17.5:1

21.3:1
17.5:1

20.4:1
870-1000

Recirculating

Ball
900-1000

Integ. Recirc. Ball

17.5:1

17.5:1
870-1000

Recirculating

Ball

17.6:1 Only

ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS- STANDARD STEERING

Adjustment

Worm Bearing Preload

Sector Lash Adjustment

Total Steering Gear Preload
Torque to Turn Worm Shaft

5 - 8 Lb. In.

4-10 Lb. In. in excess of above

16 Lb. In. Maximum

ADJUSTMENT SPECIFICATIONS-POWER STEERING

Ball Drag

Thrust Bearing Preload

Over Center Preload

Total Steering Gear Preload
Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro

3 Lb. In. Max.

1/2 - 2 Lb. In. in excess of valve assy, drag

3-6 Lb. In. in excess of above

14 Lb. In. Max.

Chevy n

Worm Bearing Preload

Sector Lash Adjustment

Total Steering Gear Preload
1-1/2 -5-1/2 Lb. In.

3 - 7 Lb. In. in excess of above

11 Lb. In. Max.
Corvette

Same as

Standard Steering

CHEVROLET CHi
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.

—

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