Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 113

General Description.......................................................2C-1
On Vehicle Service.........................................................2C-1
Hood Assembly - CK Series......................................2C-1
Hood Hinge Spring Replacement.......................... .2C-1
Hood Hinge............................................................... .2C-1
Hood Lock Assembly................................................2C-2
Hood Assembly..........................................................2C-3
Hood Assembly - G Series........................................ .2C-3
Hood Hinge............................................................... .2C-3
Hood Lock Assembly................................................2C-3
Hood Bumper............................................................ .2C-4
CK SERIES
The chassis sheet metal assembly is attached to the
frame and body at adjustment points. The front of the
assembly is supported by two mounts located at the frame
side rails. Fore and aft and side adjustment is allowed by
oversize holes at the fender rear attaching point and chassis
sheet metal mounts. Special shims at the rear locations allow
adjustment of the rear of the assembly. The lower rear edge
of the assembly is attached to the body at the rocker panel
by bolts on each side. Shims are used at this location to
provide in and out adjustment at the rear of the fender. The
bolts that retain the sheet metal braces must be torqued to
the required torques. If these bolts are loose, the braces will
not provide additional support for the sheet metal assembly.
HOOD ASSEM BLY ■ CK MODELS
Hood Hinge Spring Replacement
For Hinge Spring Replacement, a tool can be made to
dimensions as shown in Fig. 2C-1.
1. Raise and safely support the hood in full open
position.
2. As shown in Fig. 2C-2, engage hooked end of tool
to spring, then carefully pull forward to engage or disengage
spring from hinge assembly.
SECTION 2C
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
CONTENTS
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
ON VEHICLE SERVICE
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
Front Sheet Metal - CK Series...................................2C-6
Radiator Support........................................................2C-7
Front Fender............................................................. ..2C-9
Front Fender and Skirt........................................... ..2C-9
Front Fender Skirt.....................................................2C-9
Running Board.......................................................... .2C-10
Front Sheet Metal - G Series.....................................2C-10
Sheet Metal Checking................................................2C-10
Fender Skirt - P Series................................................2C-10
Wood Grain Applique Installation Procedure....... .2C-10
Specifications...................................................................2C-12
G SERIES
The front end sheet metal design does not include the
radiator support and fenders as loose items inasmuch that
these items are welded together as an integral part of the
body.
Front end sheet metal includes the hood assembly,
hood hinges, hood lock catch and support, a hood rod
assembly which supports the hood, a bolted radiator-upper
tie bar, and series designation plates and hoods emblems.
Hood Hinge (Fig. 2C-2)
Removal
1. Prop the hood in the extreme open position and
place protective covering over the cowl and fenders.
2. Scribe position of hinge attachment on hood rear
reinforcement and remove two bolts.
3. Remove hood hinge spring as described above.
4. Scribe position of hinge attachment on fender
assembly and remove bolts.
5. Remove hinge.
2C-1
LIG H T T R U CK SER V IC E M ANUAL