Chevrolet 30 Series 1967 Service Manual page 149

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rod arm into position on back of steering knuckle and
install two lower backing plate-to-steering knuckle
retaining bolts and nuts. Torque nuts to specifi­
cations.
7. Install front hub and bearing assemblies and adjust
as outlined under Wheel Bearings-Adjust.
front wheel and tire assembly, and lower vehicle.
. Check front end alignment and steering stop screw
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and adjust where necessary as outlined earlier in
this section.
I Beam
Removal
1. Raise vehicle and support at frame to rear of spring
rear bracket. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
2. Disconnect shock absorber lower mount from U-bolt
spacer bracket or spring seat bracket. Disconnect
stabilizer lower link on P20-30 models.
3. Remove wheel hub and drum assembly.
4. Remove brake backing plate and fasten to frame to
prevent damage to brake hose. See Steering Knuckle-
Removal for removal procedure.
tie rod and third arm hang attached to the drag link.
5. Support I-beam with floor jack.
U-bolt nuts, lower shock absorber brackets, U-bolts
and U-bolt spacers.
. Lower axle center and remove from under vehicle.
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Tape or wire camber shims to spring seats.
Fig. 45 - Thrust Bearing D etail
Install
Repairs
Let steering arm
Steering Knuckle an d Kingpin
Remove spring
Remove and service kingpin and steering knuckle as
outlined under Steering Knuckle.
A x le Center
There are two conditions which, if either exists, will
STEEL
W A S H E R
P20-30
TH RU ST
W A S H E R
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Fig. 46 - Checking Steering K nuckle Free Play
FRONT SUSPENSION 3-21
B R O N Z E
W A S H E R
STEEL
W A S H E R
D U ST S H IE L D
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