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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
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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
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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
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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