REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-5
Fig.
6—Measuring Rear Riding Height (Chevrolet and Chevelle)
RIDING HEIGHT CHECK
(Chevrolet, Chevelle Camaro and Chevy II)
In case of vehicle riding height complaints, a spring
height check will show if the rear suspension is at the
right height.
1.
Position car on smooth level floor.
2.
Vehicle must be at curb weight (full gas tank, no
passengers, spare and jack in trunk). Car should be
raised up a few times to allow suspension to settle
with car weight to eliminate friction at arm pivots.
3.
On Chevrolet and Chevelle models, measure riding
Fig.
8—Measuring Rear Riding Height (Camaro)
height as the distance from the top of the axle hous-
ing to frame kick-up (fig. 6).
4.
On Chevy II models, measure riding height as the
distance from lower surface of bumper support
bracket to top of axle housing (fig. 7).
5.
On Camaro models measure riding height as the
distance from jounce bumper upper attaching bolt to
top of axle housing (fig. 8).
6. Riding heights vary between models* Refer to speci-
fications section for vehicle and model application.
WHEEL ALIGNMENT (CORVETTE)
Camber
Wheel camber angle is obtained by adjusting the eccen-
tric cam and bolt assembly located at the inboard mount-
ing of the strut rod (fig. 9). Place rear wheels on
alignment machine and determine camber angle. To
adjust, loosen cam bolt nut and rotate cam and bolt as-
sembly until specified camber is reached. Tighten nut
securely and torque to specifications.
Fig.
7—Rear Riding Height (Chevy II)
Fig.
9—Ad
justing
Rear Wheel Camber (Corvette)
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
