1982 CHEVROLET CAMARO ABS

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In addition to the above it
ems there are several others that are not absolutely
necessary, but handy to have around. These include an equivalent oil
absorbent gravel, like cat litter, and the usual supply of lubricants, antifreeze
and fluids. This is a basic list for rout ine maintenance, but only your personal
needs and desire can accurately determine your list of tools.
After performing a few projects on the vehi cle, you'll be amazed at the other
tools and non-tools on your workbench. Some useful household items are: a
large turkey baster or siphon, empty coff ee cans and ice trays (to store parts), a
ball of twine, electrical t ape for wiring, small rolls of colored tape for tagging
lines or hoses, markers and pens, a note pad, golf tees (for plugging vacuum
lines), metal coat hangers or a roll of mechanic's wire (to hold things out of the
way), dental pick or similar long, poi nted probe, a strong magnet, and a small
mirror (to see into rece sses and under manifolds).

Fig. 7: Although not always necessary, us ing specialized brake tools will save
time

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The cooling system should be drained, th
oroughly flushed and refilled at least
every 30,000 miles or 24 months. This operation should be done with the \
engine cold.
1. Drain the cooling system as de scribed earlier in this section.
2. Fill the cooling system with warm water and start the engine. Run the
engine until normal operating temperature is reached.
3. At this point, turn the engine o ff and again drain the cooling system.
4. Repeat this procedure until the flui d draining from the system is nearly
colorless.
5. Remove, empty and reinstall the coolant recovery reservoir assembly.
6. Fill the cooling system with a 50/50 mixture of ethylene glycol antifreeze,
as outlined in the prev ious procedure.
BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER
FLUID RECOMMENDATIONS
When adding or replacing the brake fluid, always use a top quality fluid, such as
Delco Supreme II or equivalent DOT-3 flui d. DO NOT allow the master cylinder
reservoir to remain open for long periods of time; brake fluid absorbs moisture
from the air, reducing it s effectiveness and causing corrosion in the lines.
Avoid spilling brake fluid on any of the vehicle's painted surfaces, wiring cables
or electrical connections. Brake fl uid will damage paint and electrical
connections. If any fluid is spilled on t he vehicle, flush with water to lessen
damage.
LEVEL CHECK

Fig. 1: Check master cylinder fluid leve l against indicator on side of reservoir.
Fluid level should not be below MIN marking on reservoir.

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COIL SPRINGS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Raise the car by the frame so that the rear axle can be independently
raised and lowered.
2. Support the rear axle with a floor jack.
3. If equipped with brake hose attaching brackets, disconnect the brackets
allowing the hoses to hang free. Do not disconnect the hoses. Perform
this step only if the hoses woul d otherwise be stretched and damaged
when the axle is lowered.
4. Disconnect the track bar from the axle.
5. Remove the lower shock absorber bol ts and lower the axle. Make sure
the axle is supported securely on t he floor jack and that there is no
chance of the axle slipping after the shock absorbers are disconnected.
On vehicles equipped with a 4-cylinder engine, remove the driveshaft.
6. Lower the axle and remove the coil spring. Do not lower the axle past th\
e limits of the brake lines or the lines will be damaged.
To install: 7. Position spring with the axle lowered.
8. On vehicles equipped with 4-cylinder engines, install the driveshaft.
9. Raise the axle and install the lower shock absorber bolts.
10. Connect the track bar to the axle.
11. Connect the brake hose attaching brackets, if removed.
12. Remove the support from the rear axle.
13. Lower the vehicle.

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SHOCK ABSORBERS
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

Fig. 1: Rear shock upper mount

Fig. 2: Rear shock lower mount

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1. Jack up the car to a convenient working height. Support the axle
assembly with jackstands.
2. Disconnect the upper s hock attaching nuts.
3. Remove the lower shock to axle mounting bolt.
4. Remove the shock absorber.
To install: 5. Position the shock into place.
6. Install the lower shoc k to axle mounting bolt. Torque to 70 ft. lbs. (95
Nm).
7. Connect the upper shock attaching nuts. Torque the upper nuts to 13 ft.
lbs. (17 Nm).
8. Lower the car.
TESTING
Visually inspect the shock absorber. If there is evidence of leakage and the
shock absorber is covered with oil, t he shock is defective and should be
replaced.
If there is no sign of excessive leakage (a small amount of weeping is normal)
bounce the car at one corner by pressi ng down on the fender or bumper and
releasing. When you have the car bouncing as much as you can, release it. The
car should stop bouncing after the first rebound. If the bouncing continues past
the center point of the bounce more t han once, the shock absorbers are worn
and should be replaced.

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TRACK BAR BRACE
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, pl ace jackstands under the rear axle, then
lower the jack so that the stands are supporting all of the weight.
2. Remove the heat shield screw s from the track bar brace.
3. Remove the three track bar brace-to-body brace screws.
4. Remove the track bar-to-body bra cket fasteners and remove the track
bar brace.
To install: 5. Place the track bar brace into position.
6. Install the track bar-to-body bracket fasteners.
7. Install the three track bar brace-to-body brace screws.
8. Install the heat shield scre ws to the track bar brace.
9. Lower the vehicle.
CONTROL ARM
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
Remove/reinstall only one lower control ar m at a time. If both arms are removed
at the same time, the axle could roll or slip sideways, making reinstallation of
the arms very difficult.
1. Raise the rear of the vehicle, pl ace jackstands under the rear axle, then
lower the jack so that the stands are supporting all of the weight.
2. Remove the control arm attachi ng fasteners, then remove the control
arm.
3. Installation is a simple matter of bol ting the arm into place. Torque the 3
bolts at the body brace bracket to 35 ft. lbs. (47 Nm) and the nut at the
body bracket to 61 ft. lbs. (83 Nm).
TORQUE ARM
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
The coil springs must be removed BEFORE the torque arm. If the torque arm is
removed first, vehicle damage will result. In order to proceed, the vehicle must
be supported in a manner whic h will allow the rear axle height to be adjusted
independently of the body height.
1. Remove the track bar mounting bolt at the axle assembly, then loosen
the track bar bolt at the body brace.
2. Disconnect the rear brake hose clip at the axle assembly, which will allow
additional drop of the axle.
3. Remove the lower attaching nuts from both rear shock absorbers.
4. Disconnect the shock absorbers from their lower attaching points.

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5. On models with four cylinder engines, remove the driveshaft.
6. Carefully lower the rear axle asse
mbly and remove the rear coil springs.
CAUTION - DO NOT overstretch the br ake hose when lowering the axle-
damage to the hose will result.
7. Remove the torque arm rear attaching bolts.
8. Remove the front torq ue arm outer bracket.
9. Remove the torque ar m from the vehicle.
To install: 10. Place the torque arm in position and loosely install the rear torque arm
bolts.
11. Install the front torque arm bracket and torque the nuts to 31 ft. lbs. (42
Nm).
12. Torque the rear torque arm nuts to 100 ft. lbs. (135 Nm).
13. Place the rear springs and insulators in position, then raise the rear axle
assembly until all of the weight is supported by the spring.
14. Attach the shock absorbers to the rear axle and torque the fasteners to
70 ft. lbs. (95 Nm).
15. Clean and reinstall the track bar mounting bolt at the axle. Torque the
bolt to 59 ft. lbs. (80 Nm).
16. Clean and reinstall the track bar-t o-body brace nut. Torque the nut to 78
ft. lbs. (105 Nm).
17. Install the brake line clip to the underbody.
18. On four cylinder models, reinstall the driveshaft.
19. Lower the vehicle.

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DISARMING
1. Turn the steering wheel to align the w heels in the straight-ahead position.
2. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
3. Remove the SIR air bag fuse from the fuse block.
4. Remove the left side trim panel and disconnect the yellow 2-way SIR
harness wire connector at the bas e of the steering column.
To enable system: 5. Turn the ignition switch to the LOCK position.
6. Reconnect the yello w 2-way connector at the base of the steering
column.
7. Reinstall the SIR fuse and the left side trim panel.
8. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
9. Verify the SIR indicator light flashes 7-9 times, if not as specified, inspect
system for malfunction or c ontact the manufacturer.
For more details on the SIR system - including disarming instructions for
passenger bags - please refer to Chassis Electrical in this repair guide.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE REST RAINT (SIR) COIL ASSEMBLY
After performing repairs on the inter nals of the steering column the coil
assembly must be centered in order to avoid damaging the coil or accidental
deployment of the air bag. There are 2 different styles of coils, one rotates
clockwise and the other rotates counterclockwise.
ADJUSTMENT (CENTERING THE COIL) 1. With the system properly disarmed, hold the coil assembly with the clear
bottom up to see the coil ribbon.
2. While holding the coil assembly, depr ess the lock spring and rotate the
hub in the direction of the arrow until it stops. The coil should now be
wound up snug against the center hub.
3. Rotate the coil assembly in the opposite direction approximately 2
1/2
turns and release the lock spring between the locking tabs in front of the
arrow.
4. Install the coil assembly onto the steering shaft.
STEERING WHEEL

WARNING - Before attempting any repairs involving the steering wheel or
disassembly of it, ensure that the Supple mental Inflatable Restraint (Air Bag)
system is properly disarmed.
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION
If the vehicle is equipped with a SIR (A ir Bag) system, ensure that the proper
disarming procedure is followed.