1967 CHEVROLET CAMARO steering

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a vise using leather or wood on each side to prevent

damage to the cylinder,

7. Stake the retainer securely in place by staking the

cylinder metal over both edges of the retainer ends

using a suitable staking tool at right angles to the

top of the retainer and from the cast metal of the

cylinder over the retainer at each corner.

PUSHING, TOWING AND LIFTING

Pushing

NOTE:
Towing car to start is not recommended

due to the possibility of the disabled car ac-

celerating into tow car.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing the car.

Should the battery become discharged, it will be neces-

sary to use an auxiliary battery with jumper cables to

start the engine.

CAUTION: To prevent damage to electrical

system, never connect booster batteries in ex-
cess of 12 volts and connect positive to positive

and negative to negative.

Manual Transmission

When a push start is necessary turn off all electrical

loads such as heater, radio, and if possible, lights, turn

on the key, depress the clutch, and place the shift lever

in high gear. Release the clutch when your speed reaches

10 to 15 miles per hour.

TOWING

The car may be towed safely on its rear wheels with

the (selector lever in "N" (Neutral) position at speeds

of 35 miles per hour or less under most conditions.

However, the drive shaft must be disconnected or the

car towed on its front wheels if 1) Tow speeds in excess

of 35 MPH are necessary, 2) Car must be towed for ex-

tended distances (over 50 miles) or, 3) Transmission is

not operating properly. If car is towed on its front

wheels, the steering wheel should be secured to maintain

a straight ahead position.

DRIVE ON HOIST

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT FRAME ATTACHMENT ONLY

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT

Fig.
21-Vehicle Lifting Pointe-Chevroiet

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Fig.
25—Attachment
of
Towing Chain Hooks
to
Axle Tube

Fig.
24—Towing Sling Attachment—Front

Rear

Connect standard chain hooks around the axle tube from

the underneath side between the axle rear spring pad and

the brake flange plate (fig. 25). It is mandatory that the

chain hook be positioned as stated above so that the brake

lines are not damaged.

The lower lifting bar should be positioned in below the

vehicle so that the rubber straps protect the rear valance

panel. With the lower bar in this position, it is necessary

that the bar be spaced down a minimum of
1
5/8" to pre-

vent damage to the fuel tank. This can be accomplished

by placing 6.0" section of 2x4' wood blocks below the

rear section of each rear spring (fig. 26).

To facilitate towing without a helper it will be neces-

sary to attach the
2x4*
s to the rear spring by a strap or

tape.
See Figure 27.

Also it will be necessary to lock the steering wheel in

the straight ahead position prior to actually moving the

vehicle.
Fig.
26—Towing SJing Attachment—Rear

REAR SPRING

EYE

WOOD

BLOCK

Fig.
27—Strapping Wood Block
to
Rear Spring

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THIS DIMENSION MUST NOT

BE EXCEEDED DUE TO

POSSIBLE DAMAGE TO THE

STEERING KNUCKLE LOWER

CONTROL ARM STOP.

LIFT ONLY ON THE

4"
AREA EXTENDING

REARWARD FROM

THE FRAME RAMP.

CAUTION:
CARE MUST BE USED

TO PREVENT JACK

PAD FROM DAMAGING
DO NOT LIFT ON

REAR SPRING FRONT

MOUNTING BRACKET

BUMPER JACK LIFTING AT

FRAME ATTACHMENT AREA ONLY.

FLOOR JACK OR HOIST LIFT
DRIVE ON HOIST

FLOOR JACK ONLY

Fig.
28-Vehicle Lifting Points-Chevy II

Lifting With Auto Jack

The shaded areas on both the front and the rear

bumpers, as shown in Figures 21, 22, 28, 29 are recom-

mended auto jack lifting points. The jack load rest must

locate under the bumper at these points. Be sure the

load rest is positioned properly on the jack before raising

the vehicle. On Corvettes, position jack on shaded areas

indicated on Figure 30. Be sure jack load rest properly

contacts frame before raising vehicle.

Lifting Car With Drive-on Hoist

Many dealer service facilities and service stations are

now equipped with a type of automotive hoist which must

bear upon some part of the frame in order to lift the

vehicle. In Figures 21, 22, 28, 29, 30 the shaded areas

indicate areas recommended for hoist contact.
LIFTING THE CORVETTE

Shaded, areas in Figure 30 indicate 'recommended

points for hoist or jack contact. When using a single post

hoist place hoist on frame side rail behind kickup at front

and forward of #3 body mount at rear. When using a

twin-post hoist, two methods are recommended.

a. If no rear axle or suspension work is contem-

plated, use either suspension adapters or drive-

on adapters at the front, and drive-on adapters

at the rear. If a need for axle work develops, use

jack stands beneath the frame side rails on each

side and lower rear post.

b.
If rear axle work is contemplated, use either

suspension adapters or drive-on adapters at the

front and frame lift adapters as shown in Figure

31.
If frame lift adapters are not available, use

jack stands.

NOTE:
Wooden blocks, bolted to steel beam

shown in Figure 31 are necessary to allow

beam to clear exhaust system.

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LUBRICATION

INDEX

Page

Engine Crankcase Oil . 0-13

Crankcase Capacities. . 0-13

Lubrication . ,
•
o-13

SAE Viscosity Oils 0-13

Types of Oils 0-14

Maintaining Oil Level 0-14

Oil and Filter Change Intervals 0-14

Oil.
. . ...:.. 0-14

Filter o-14

Crankcase Dilution . 0-14

Automatic Control Devices to Minimize

Crankcase Dilution 0-14

Crankcase Breather Cap 0-14

Crankcase Ventilation System 0-15

Valve Type 0-15

Fuel Filter 0-15

Air Cleaner . 0-15

Polyurethane Type 0-15

Oil Wetted Paper Element Type 0-15

Battery Terminal Washers 0-15
Page

Distributor 0-15

Rear Axle and 3-Speed and Overdrive

4-Speed Transmission 0-15

Recommended Lubricants 0-15

Multi-Purpose Gear Lubricants 0-15

Lubricant Additions 0-15

Lubricant Changes 0-15

Powerglide Transmission 0-15

Turbo Hydra-Matic 0-16

Front Wheel Bearings 0-16

Manual Steering Gear . . . . 0-16

Power Steering 0-16

Air Conditioning 0-16

Brake Master Cylinder. 0-16

Parking Brake 0-16

Clutch Cross-Shaft , 0-16

Chassis Lubrication 0-16

Lubrication Diagrams . . 0-19

Body Lubrication (Chevrolet, Chevelle, Chevy n, Camaro). 0-20

Body Lubrication Points (Corvette) . 0-21

The selection of the proper lubricant and its correct

application at regular intervals does much to increase the

life and operation of all moving parts of the vehicle.

Consequently, it is important that the correct grade of

oil or grease, as noted in the following pages, be used.

ENGINE CRANKCASE OIL

Crankcase Capacity

4 Cylinder 4 qt.

6 Cylinder 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (283) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (327) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (350) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (396) 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (427) Chevrolet 4 qt.

8 Cylinder (427) Corvette 5 qt.

For 4 Cyl. Add .5 qt. with filter change;

1 qt. for 6 and 8 Cyl. engines.

Lubrication

Crankcase oil should be selected to give the best per-

formance under the climatic and driving conditions in the

territory in which the vehicle is driven.

During warm or hot weather, an oil which will provide

adequate lubrication under high operating temperatures

is required.

During the colder months of the year* an oil which will

permit easy starting at the lowest atmospheric tempera-

ture likely to be encountered, should be used.

When the crankcase is drained and refilled, the crank-

case oil should be selected, not on the basis of the exist-

ing temperature at the time of the change, but on the

lowest temperature anticipated for the period during

which the oil is to be used.

Unless the crankcase oil is selected on the basis of

viscosity or fluidity of the anticipated temperature, dif-

ficulty in starting will be experienced at each sudden

drop in temperature.
SAE Viscosity Oils

SAE Viscosity Numbers indicate only the viscosity or

body of the oil, that is, whether an oil is a light or a

heavy body oil, and do not consider or include other

properties or quality factors.

The lower SAE Viscosity Numbers, such as SAE 5W

and SAE 10W which represent the light body oils, are

recommended for use during cold weather to provide

easy starting and instant lubrication. The higher SAE

Viscosity Numbers such as SAE 20 and SAE 20W, which

represents heavier body oils, are recommended for use

during warm or hot weather to provide improved oil

economy and adequate lubrication under high operating

temperatures.

Oils are available which are designed to combine the

easy starting characteristics of the lower SAE Viscosity

Number with the warm weather operating characteristics

of the higher SAE Viscosity Number. These are termed

"multi-viscosity oils," SAE 5-10W, SAE 5W-20, SAE

10W-20W, and SAE 10W-30.

The following chart will serve as a guide for the

selection of the correct SAE Viscosity Number for use

under different atmospheric temperature ranges, and

suggests the appropriate SAE Viscosity Numbers when

multi-viscosity oils are used.

Lowest Anticipated

Temperature

During Time

Oil Will Be

in Crankcase

32°F.

0°F.

Below 0°F.
Recommended

SAE Viscosity

Oils

SAE 20 or 20W

SAE 10W

SAE 5W
Recommended

SAE

Multi-

Viscosity

Oils

SAE 10W-30 .

SAE 10W-30

SAE 5W-20

SAE 30 or 10W-30 is recommended when most of the

driving is at high speeds and/or at temperatures above

90
°F.

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Every 12,000 miles (more frequently*, depending on

severity of service, if vehicle is used to pull trailers,

carry full loads during high ambient temperatures,

operate in mountainous terrain or operate under other

severe conditions--Remove fluid from the transmission

sump and add one and a half quarts of fresh fluid for

Camaro and Chevy II and two quarts for Chevrolet,

Chevelle, and Corvette. Operate transmission through all

ranges and check fluid level as described above.

•Except if vehicle is equipped with transmission pro-

vided in heavy duty service options. If so equipped,

drain converter and pump every 12,000 miles and add

approximately seven and a half quarts of fresh fluid

for Chevy II and nine quarts for Chevrolet and Chevelle.

TURBO HYDRA-MATIC

Lubrication. recommendations for the Turbo Hydra-

Matic are the same as outlined for the Powerglide

transmission except for fluid capacity and filter change

listed below.

After checking transmission fluid level it is important

that the dip stick be pushed all the way into the fill tube.

Every 12,000 miles — after removing fluid from the

transmission sump, approximately 7 1/2 pints of fresh

fluid will be required to return level to proper mark on

the dip stick.

Every 24,000 miles, or at every other fluid change--

the transmission sump strainer should be replaced.

FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS

It is necessary to remove the wheel and hub assembly

to lubricate the bearings. The bearing assemblies should

be cleaned before repacking with lubricant. Do not pack

the hub between the inner and outer bearing assemblies

or the hub caps, as this excessive lubrication results in

the lubricant working out into the brake drums and

linings.

Front wheels of all passenger car models are equipped

with tapered roller bearings and should be packed with a

high melting point water resistant front wheel bearing

lubricant whenever wheel and hub are removed.

CAUTION: "Long fibre" or "viscous" type

lubricant should not be used. Do not mix wheel

bearing lubricants. Be sure to thoroughly clean

bearings and hubs of all old lubricant before

repacking.

The proper adjustment of front wheel bearings is one

of the important service operations- that has a definite

bearing on safety. A car with improperly adjusted front

wheel bearings lacks steering stability, has a tendency to

wander or shimmy and may have increased tire wear.
The adjustment of these bearings is very critical. The

procedure is covered in Section 3 of this manual under

Front Wheel Bearings—Adjust,

MANUAL STEERING GEAR

Check lubricant level every 36,000 miles. If required,

add EP Chassis Lubricant.

POWER STEERING

On models equipped with power steering gear, check

fluid at operating temperature in pump reservoir. Add

GM Power Steering Fluid, or, if this is not available, use

Automatic Transmission Fluid "Type A" bearing the

mark AQ-ATF followed by a number and the suffix letter

'A'
to bring level to full mark on dip stick.

AIR CONDITIONING

After the first 6,000 miles, check all hose clamp

connections for proper tightness.

Every 6,000 miles check sight glass under the hood,

after the system has been in operation for several

minutes. Sight glass should be clear but may, during

milder weather, show traces of bubbles. Foam or dirt

indicate a leak which should be repaired immediately.

BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER

Check level every 6,000 miles and maintain 1/4" below

lowest edge of each filler opening with GM Hydraulic

Brake Fluid Supreme No. 11.

PARKING BRAKE

Every 6,000 miles, apply water resistant lube to park-

ing brake cable, cable guides and at all operating links

and levers.

CLUTCH CROSS-SHAFT

Periodic lubrication of the clutch cross shaft is not

required. At 36,000 miles or sooner, if necessary;

remove plug, install lube fitting and apply CHASSIS

LUBRICANT.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION

For chassis lubrication, consult the lubrication chart.

It shows the points to be lubricated and how often the

lubricant should be applied.

The term "chassis lubricant" as used in this manual,

describes a water resistant EP chassis grease designed

for application by commercial pressure gun equipment.

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LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 12,000 MILES

LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES

Refill Positraction Rear Axle with

Special Lubricant Only.
GL—Multi-purpose
or
Universal Gear Lubricant4

WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant

(Whenever Brakes are serviced)

CL—Chassis Lubricant

EO-EngineOil
AT-Automatic Transmission Fluid {Type
A)

BF-Brake Fluid

Fig.
32—Lubrication Diagram—Chevrolet

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
4.
Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9. Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master Cylinder

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12

LUBRICATE EVERY 6000 MILES GL -Multi-purpose Gear Lubricant*

WB—Wheel Bearing Lubricant

LUBRICATE EVERY 12000 MILES (Whenever Brakes are serviced)

CL —Chassis Lubricant

LUBRICATE EVERY 36000 MILES E°-En9ine°il

"Refill Positraction Rear Axle with Special Positraction Rear Axle

Lubricant Only.
AT —Automatic Transmission Fluid (Type A)

SL —Steering Gear Lubricant

BF -Hydraulic Brake Fluid

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
Fig.
33—Lubrication Diagram—Chevelle

4.
Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9. Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master CylincU

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.
3-SPEED
4-SPEED

7 OVER DRIVE

10 9 5 1 6 2 '
AUTOMATIC

3 12 11

LUBRICATE EVERY 6,000 MILES GL-Gear Lubricant*

WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant

(Wh Bk
AT-Automdtic Transmission Fluid

^ WB-Wheel Bearing Lubricant (Type A)

-TV
LUBRICATE
EVERY 12,000 MILES (Whenever Brakes are serviced)

' CL—Chassis Lubricant

• LUBRICATE EVERY 36,000 MILES EO_Engine Oil
BF
-Brake Fluid

•Refill Positt

Special Lubricant Only.
Axl«
with

1.
Front Suspension

2.
Steering Linkage

3. Steering Gear
Fig.
34—Lubrication Diagram—Chevy I!

4. Air Cleaner

5. Crankcase Breather. Cap

6. Front Wheel Bearings
7. Transmission

8. Rear Axle

9.
Oil Filter
10.
Battery

11.
Parking Brake

12.
Brake Master Cylinder

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