1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO Chassis Workshop Manual

ACCESSORIES 15-16

Fig.
17 - Compressor, Regulator and Reservoir - Exploded View

1.
Regulator Assembly

2.
Adapter Assembly

3. Boot

4.
Sleeve

5. Piston

6. Spring

7. Retainer

8. "O" Ring

9. Valve Core

10..
Retainer, Screen

11.
Screen, Filter

12.
Adapter Assembly

13.
Adapter

14.
Valve Core

15.
"O" Ring

16..
Cap

17.
Screw, Regulator Retaining

18.
"O" Ring, Regulator to

Compressor
19.
Reservoir

20.
"O" Ring, Reservoir to

Compressor

21.
Thru Bolt, Reservoir

Retaining

22.,
Nut, Thru .Bolt Reservoir

23.
Thru Bolt, Compressor

Retaining

24.
Nut, Thru Bolt Compressor

25.
Compressor Assembly

26.
Housing, 2nd Stage

27.
Check Valve

28.
Spring

29.
Expansion Plug Retainer

30.
Housing 1st Stage

31.
Arm, Swivel

32.
Bushing

33.
Arm, Rocker .

34.
Pin, Rocker Arm Retaining
35.
Intake Valve

36,
Washer

37.
Spring, Intake Valve

Retaining

38.
Pin, Bushing

Retaining

39.
Piston Assembly

40.
Plate, Diaphragm

41.
Diaphragm

42.
Washer (.760-.765 I.D.)

43.
Retainer, Diaphragm

44.
Check Valve

45.
Spring

46.
Expansion Plug Retainer

47.
"O" Ring (.357-.367 I.D.)

48.
Seal (.569-.571)

49.
"O" Ring (.732-.742 I.D.)

50.
Seal (.943-.945)

51.
Piston
52.
Distributor Valve

53.
Bushing, Distributor Valve

54.
Washer (.160-. 163 I.D.)

55. Arm Assembly, Distributor

56. Screw

57. Spring, Valve Tension

58.
Bushing, Distributor Valve

Stop

59. Bussing, Arm Assembly

Stop

60.
Arm Actuating

61.
Spring, Arm Tension

62.
Screw, Arm Pivot

63.
Cover

64.
Gasket

65. Screw, Cover Retaining

66. Gasket, Cover

67. Mount, Flexible

68.
Adapter

NOTE: Position diaphragm retainer securely

to effect air tight seal against corprene washer.

Seals

1.
Inspect seals for evidence of excessive wear or

coring. If necessary replace seals and O-rings.

2.
Remove seals and O-rings from piston.

3.
Install new O-rings by rolling into groove. Relieve

any resulting twist.

4.
Install new seals using a piece of .020" shim stock,

(fig. 19). Make sure shim stock has no sharp edges

that may cut seal. Do not stretch seal more than
necessary to install. Seals should be installed so

they are not twisted.

Distributor Valve Mechanism and

Intake Valve (First Stage Housing)

NOTE: Actuate distributor valve with finger.

' Valve tension spring should press against dis-

tributor valve, holding it against either stop. If

valve action is not free and positive, it will be

necessary to rebuild using new parts in Distrib-

utor Valve and Arm Package. If action is free

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

ACCESSORIES 15-17

and positive and upon disassembly there are no

damaged parts, parts may be re-used.

Disassembly

1.
Remove screw, washer, distributor arm assembly,

washer, and distributor valve bushing.

2.
Remove two arm assembly stop bushings and two

distributor valve stop bushings.

3.
Carefully remove distributor valve being careful not

to distort valve tension spring.

4.
Remove valve tension spring from housing boss,

again being careful not to distort valve tension

spring.

5.
Remove intake valve retaining spring, intake valve

and washer using pocket knife.

6. If necessary, remove rocker and swivel arms. Po-

sition pin for removal by prying with screw driver,

(fig. 20). Grip pin with water pump pliers and re-

move pin. Remove swivel arm, rocker arm and

bushings.

Cleaning and Inspection

1.
Clean all parts in clean solvent except distributor

arm assembly and blow dry with compressed air.

2.
Inspect distributor valve for cracks. Discard if

damaged.

3.
Inspect all other parts for wear or damage.

Assembly

1.
If removed, position bushings in first stage housing

and install rocker arm and swivel arm. Align hole

in rocker arm with swivel arm and install rocker

arm retaining pin, small end first.

NOTE: If distributor mechanism failed to

function properly or one or more parts were

found defective, use new parts in distributor

valve and arm package during remaining build-

up.

2.
Install washer on intake valve and install in first

stage housing with intake valve retaining spring.

3.
Install longer leg of valve tension spring into boss on

first stage housing being careful not to distort valve

tension spring.
020"
SHIM STOCK

SEAL

Fig.
19- Installing Seal

4.
Position distributor valve being careful not to distort

valve tension spring.

5.
Install two distributor valve stop bushings and two

arm assembly stop bushings.

6. Install distributor valve bushing, washer, distributor

arm assembly, and washer and secure with screw.

Tighten to 12 in. lbs.

NOTE: Do not install remaining parts at this

time as rocker arm must be free to permit en-

trance of piston into first stage housing.

Check Valve Replacement (Second Stage Piston)

1.
Pry out expansion plug retainer on second stage pis-

ton (with pointed tool) and remove spring and check

valve.

2.
Pour a small amount of clean solvent through bore

in piston and blow dry with compressed air. Check

valve seat should be smooth and clean.

3.
Install new check valve and spring.

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Fig.
18- Installing Diaphragm Retainer

Fig.
20 - Removing Rocker Arm ,

CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL

ACCESSORIES 15-18

4.
Insert new expansion plug retainer and tap in until it

bottoms.

Check Valve Replacement

(Second Stage Housing)

1.
Pry out expansion plug retainer on second stage

housing (with pointed tool) and remove spring and

check valve.

2.
Glean second stage housing with clean solvent and

blow dry with compressed air. Check valve seat

should be clean and smooth.

3.
Install new check valve and spring.

4.
Insert new expansion plug retainer and tap in until

it bottoms.

COMPRESSOR, RESERVOIR AND REGULATOR

Assembly From Major Components

1.
Slide piston assembly straight into first stage (large

diameter) housing.

2.
Install actuating arm and secure to first stage

housing with arm pivot screw, tightening to 12 in.

: lbs. ;

3.
Connect arm tension spring to swivel arm.
9.

10.
Rotate piston in first stage housing to align elongated

hole in diaphragm with vent port in first stage

housing.

Install three compressor retaining through bolts that

secure second stage housing to first stage housing.

Housings will align one way only. Nuts are posi-

tioned in counterbores in second stage housing.

Tighten to 28 in. lbs.

Install new O-ring on second stage housing. Wash

inside of reservoir in clean solvent and blow dry

with compressed" air. Install reservoir on second

stage housing with three nuts, tightening to 28 in. lbs.

Install two reservoir retaining through bolts, tighten-

ing to 28 in. lbs. Through, bolt heads should-be posi-

tioned against reservoir. Leave out through bolt that

secures cover.

Install new O-ring on regulator and secure regulator

with two regulator retaining screws, tighten to 35 in.

lbs.
Service valve should be on same side as first

stage housing.

Install new gasket, cover, and secure with cover

retaining screw and new cover gasket. Tighten cover

retaining screw to 35 in. lbs. Install through bolt

so head is positioned against reservoir. Tighten

through bolt to 28 in. lbs.

Install three adapters and flexible mounts.

Proceed to compressor output test on car.

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