LUBRICATION
0-21
6
3-SPEED
4-SPEED
AUTOMATIC
10
LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES GL -Multi-purpose
or
Universal Gear Lubrincant*
-(V LUBRICATE EVERY 12,000 MILES WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant
V/^ (Whenever Brakes
are
serviced)
AT —Automatic Transmission Fluid (Type)
BF -Brake Fluid
a
LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES
* Refill Positraction Rear Axle with
Special Lubricant Only.
CL -Chassis Lubricant
EO—Engine
Oil
Fig.
36—Lubrication Diagram—Corvette
1.
Front Suspension
2.
Steering Linkage
3. Steering Gear
4.
Air
Cleaner
5. Front Wheel
Bearings
6. Transmission
7. Rear Axle
8.
Oil
Filter
9. Battery
10.
Parking Brake
11.
Brake Master Cylinder
BODY LUBRICATION POINTS (CORVETTE)
Lubricate the following items when possible.
Hood Latch Mechanism and Hinges --Apply light engine oil
to pivot points. Don't oil lock pins or catch plates.
i
Rear Compartment Lid Release and Hinges --Apply light
engine
oil.
Side Door Hinge Pins—Apply light engine oil.
Door Lock Rotor and Striker Plate—Apply light engine oil or
stainless stick lubricant.
Lock Cylinders—Lubricate with powdered graphite.
Window Regulators and Controls and Door Lock Remote
Link —Apply light engine
oil.
Gas Tank Filler Cap Hinge—Apply light engine oil.
Weatherstrips and Rubber Bumpers —Coat lightly with
a
rubber lubricant.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
ENGINE 6-26
6. Remove lifting device and lifting adapter then install
rocker arm covers as outlined.
7.
On synchromesh equipped vehicles, install clutch
cross-shaft engine bracket, then adjust and connect
clutch as outlined in Section 7.
8. Connect:
• Speedometer cable.
• Shift linkage at transmission.
• Transmission cooler lines (if so equipped).
9. Install propeller shaft.
10.
Remove jack stands and lower vehicle.
11.
Connect: \ '
Power steering pump lines (if so equipped).
Vacuum line to power brake unit (if so equipped).
Exhaust pipes at manifold flanges.
Accelerator linkage at pedal lever.
Fuel line at fuel pump.
Engine cooler lines (if so equipped).
Oil pressure gauge lines (if so equipped).
12.
Connect wires at:
Coil
Oil pressure switch
Temperature switch
Delcotron
Starter solenoid
13.
Install pulley, fan blade and fan belt as outlined in
Section 6K.
14.
Install radiator and shroud as outlined in Section 13.
15.
Install and adjust hood as outlined in Section 11.
16.
Connect battery cables.
17.
Fill with coolant, engine oil and transmission oil,
then start engine and check for leaks.
18.
Perform necessary adjustments and install air
cleaner.
INTAKE MANIFOLD
Removal
1.
Drain radiator and remove air cleaner.
2.
Disconnect:
Battery cables at battery.
Upper radiator and heater hose at manifold.
Accelerator linkage at pedal lever.
Fuel line at carburetor. ;
Wires at temperature sending switch and coil
(both sides).
Power brake hose at carburetor base.
Spark advance hose at distributor.
Crankcase ventilation hoses (as required).
3.
Remove distributor cap and mark rotor position with
chalk. Remove distributor clamp and distributor,
then position distributor cap rearward clear of
manifold.
4.
Remove coil.
5.
Remove manifold-to-head attaching bolts, then re^
move manifold, (with carburetor on) from engine and
discard gaskets and seals.
6. If manifold is to be replaced,,transfer:
Carburetor and carburetor mounting studs.
Temperature sending switch.
Water outlet and thermostat (use new gasket).
Heater hose adapter.
Choke coil.
Installation
1.
Clean gasket and seal surfaces of manifold, cylinder
heads and block.
2.
Install manifold end seals on block as shown (fig.
2V).
3.
Install side gaskets on cylinder heads using sealing
compound around water passages (fig. 2V).
4.
Install manifold bolts, and torque to specifications in
the sequence outlined on the Torque Sequence Chart.
5.
Install coil.
6. Install distributor with the rotor pointing at the chalk
mark, then install distributor cap.
NOTE:
If the crankshaft has been rotated while
the distributor was removed, time distributor to
number 1 cylinder as outlined in Section 6Y.
7.
Connect:
Battery cables at battery.
Upper radiator and heater hose at manifold.
Accelerator linkage at pedal lever.
Fuel line at carburetor.
Wires at temperature sending switch and coil
(both sides)!
Power brake hose at carburetor base.
Spark advance hose at distributor.
Crankcase ventilation hoses (as required).
Fill with coolant, start engine, check for leaks and
adjust timing and carburetor idle speed and mixture.
EXHAUST MANIFOLD
Removal
NOTE:
If equipped with "Air Injection Reactor
System", remove air manifold and tubes as out-
lined in Section 6T.
1.
Disconnect battery ground cable.
-
2.
Disconnect and remove Delcotron (as required).
3.
On 396 and 427 cu. in. engines, remove spark plugs
Fig. 2V - Intake Manifold Gasket and Seal Location
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