Suspension - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

Suspension Table of Contents 3-1
Section 3
Suspension
Suspension General Diagnosis ..................... 3-3
Repair Instructions ........................................ 3-18
Specifications .................................................. 3-3
Wheel Hub Bolt Replacement ...................... 3-18
Trim Height Specifications .............................. 3-3
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement ....................... 3-19
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ......... 3-4
Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement ................ 3-20
Abnormal or Excessive Tire Wear .................. 3-4
Upper Ball Joint Replacement ...................... 3-20
Trim Height ................................................... 3-4
Struts or Shock Absorbers Weak ................... 3-7
Lower Ball Joint Replacement ...................... 3-23
Wheel Bearing/Hub Replacement - Front ...... 3-24
Struts or Shock Absorbers Noisy ................... 3-8
Struts or Shock Absorbers Leak .................... 3-8
Steering Knuckle Replacement ..................... 3-25
Upper Control Arm Replacement .................. 3-29
Struts or Shock Absorbers Bench Test .......... 3-8
Struts or Shock Absorbers On-Vehicle
Testing ....................................................... 3-9
Description and Operation .............................. 3-9
General Description ....................................... 3-9
Wheel Alignment ............................................ 3-10
Specifications ................................................ 3-1 O
Lower Control Arm Replacement .................. 3-31
Shock Absorber Replacement ...................... 3-33
Description and Operation ............................ 3-40
General Description ..................................... 3-40
Special Tools and Equipment ....................... 3-41
Rear Suspension ............................................ 3-43
Specifications ................................................ 3-43
Fastener Tightening Specifications ............... 3-43
Wheel Alignment Specifications .................. , .3-10
GM SPO Group Numbers ............................ 3-43
Fastener Tightening Specifications ............... 3-10 Repair Instructions ........................................ 3-44
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ....... 3-10
Preliminary Alignment Inspection .................. 3-10
Repair Instructions ........................................ 3-11
Measuring Wheel Alignment ......................... 3-11
Front Caster and Camber Adjustment .......... 3-11
Bumper Replacement ................................... 3-44
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm .
Replacement ............................................ 3-45
Rear Axle Lower Control Arm Bushings
Replace .................................................... 3-46
Torque Arm Replacement ............................ 3-47
Front Toe Adjustment .................................. 3-12
Stabilizer Shaft Replacement ....................... 3-50
Rear Thrust Angle Adjustment ..................... 3-12 Stabilizer Shaft Link Replacement ................ 3-53
Description and Operation ............................ 3-13
Shock Absorber Replacement ...................... 3-54
Caster Description ....................................... 3-13
Camber Description ..................................... 3-13
Toe Description ............................................ 3-14
Special Tools and Equipment ....................... 3-14
Coil Spring Replacement .............................. 3-55
Coil Spring Insulators Replacement .............. 3-56
Track Bar Replacement ............................... 3-57
Description and Operation ............................ 3-59
General Description ..................................... 3-59
Front Suspension .......................................... 3-15
Special Tools and Equipment ....................... 3-60
Specifications ................................................ 3-15
Fastener Tightening Specifications ............... 3-15
GM SPO Group Numbers ............................ 3-15
Component Locator ....................................... 3-16
Front Suspension Components .................... 3-16
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ....... 3-17
Tires and Wheels ........................................... 3-61
Specifications ................................................ 3-61
Tire and Wheel Specifications ...................... 3-61
Fastener Tightening Specifications ............... 3-61
GM SPO Group Numbers ............................ 3-61
Diagnostic Information and Procedures ....... 3-62
Wheel Mounting Surface Check ................... 3-62
Ball Stud Check ........................................... 3-17 Radial Tire Lead/Pull Correction ................... 3-63