Chevrolet 1980 Light Duty Truck Service Manual page 285

J—24435-7
Fig. 3C-25--L.C.A. Rubber Bushing Removal
5. Loosen shaft end nuts.
6. Remove "U" bolts that retain the inboard end of the
lower control arm.
7. Lower jack SLOWLY to release spring compression
(Fig. 3C-24) and gain clearance to remove bushings. Be sure
all compression is released from coil springs.
8. Remove the stakes on the front bushing using tool
J-22717 or equivalent tool.
9. Bushings may now be replaced. Install "C" clamps
J-24435-7 and receiver J-24435-3 with remover J-24435-2
and spacer J-24435-6 as shown in Figure 3C-25.
10. Tighten the "C" clamp to remove the bushing.
11. Remove tools and discard old bushing.
12. Pivot shaft may now be removed if necessary.
13. Remove second bushing (leave pivot shaft in to pilot
tool) by the same method as in steps 8-12.
Bushing Installation (Fig. 3C-26)
See NOTICE on page 1 of this section
NOTICE:
regarding the fasteners referred to in step 5.
J-24435-7
Fig. 3C -26--L.C .A . R ubber Bushing Installation
J-24435-6
FRONT SUSPENSION
1. Install new bushings as shown in Figure 3C-26 using
spacer J-24435-6, installer J-24435-4 and
24435-7.
2. Turn clamp in until bushing seats firmly.
Be sure spacer J-24435-6 is in position as
NOTICE:
shown in Figure 3C-26 to avoid collapsing control arm
during assembly.
3. Install one bushing then insert the pivot shaft and
install second bushing.
4. Stake front bushing at least in two places when
installed.
5. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle as
described under "Lower Control Arm - Installation", being
sure to torque all fasteners to the proper specification.
Lower Control Arm Inner Pivot S h aft And
Bushing Replacem ent-G10-G20 Models
Removal
1. Remove lower control arm as previously outlined.
2. Remove pivot shaft nuts.
3. Place control arm in an arbor press, press front end
of pivot shaft to remove rear bushing, and pivot shaft
assembly.
4. Remove the stakes on the front bushing using Tool
J-22717 or equivalent tool.
5. Install "C" clamp J-24435-7 and receiver J-24435-3
with remover J-24435-2 and spacer J-24435-6 as shown in
Figure 3C-25.
6. Tighten "C" clamp to remove the bushing.
Installation
See NOTICE on page 1 of this section
NOTICE:
regarding the fasteners referred to in step 5.
1. Install new bushings as shown in Figure 3C-26 using
spacer J-24435-6, installer J-24435-4 and
24435-7.
2. Turn clamp in until bushing seats firmly.
Be sure outer tube hole is to the front or forwards to
the staked bushing.
NOTICE: Be sure spacer J-24435-6 is in position as
shown in Figure 3C-26 to avoid collapsing control arm
during assembly.
3. Stake front bushing at least in two places when
installed.
4. Insert the pivot shaft and install second bushing.
5. Install the lower control arm to the vehicle as
described under "Lower Control Arm - Installation", being
sure to torque all fasteners to the proper specification.
Lower Control Arm Installation
See NOTICE on page 1 of this section
NOTICE:
regarding the fasteners referred to in steps 2 and 3.
1. Install lower ball stud through steering knuckle an
tighten nut.
3C-19
clamp J-
"C"
clamp J-
"C"
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