Chevrolet 30 Series 1967 Service Manual page 163

Fig . 14 - Control Arm Bushing Replacement (Series C-P10 and C20)
Stabilizer Shaft (Series P30)
Removal
NOTE: If vehicle is to be raised during re­
moval procedure, support axle assembly so that
weight is not sustained by "U" bolts.
1. Remove the forward M U" bolt retaining nuts, and re­
move shaft anchors from ends of shaft (fig. 9).
2. Remove the frame-mounted shaft retaining brackets
and withdraw shaft from the underside of vehicle.
Inspection
1. Observe shaft for defects that would affect future
effectiveness--position shaft on flat surface and
check to see that shaft is parallel from side to side.
2. Inspect bushings for excessive wear and other dam­
age. Replace parts as required.
Installation
1. Position shaft-to-fram e bushings on shaft and posi­
tion shaft to frame.
frame retaining brackets.
2. Install bushings in shaft anchors, position shaft in
anchors and loosely install anchors to "U" bolts.
3. Relieve tension on rear "U" bolts. Then alternately
and evenly tighten nuts to
that axle is properly positioned during nut tightening.
4. Align stabilizer shaft so that both ends protrude
equally from the anchors. Alternately torque frame
bracket retaining nuts to 25 ft. lbs.
Control Arm (Series C-P10 and C20)
Removal
1. Remove load from springs by jacking up frame.
2. Remove spring clamp bolt from underside of control
arm.
3. Remove "U" bolt nuts and separate shock absorber
bracket from control arm. Separate control arm
from "U" bolts and lower the rear of the arm
(fig. 13).
4. Disconnect parking brake lever at clip on bracket at­
tachment on control arm.
5. Remove pivot bolt and remove arm from vehicle.
Loosely install the shaft-to-
ft. lbs. making sure
1 2 0
REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-5
Fig. 15 - Control Arm and Spring Details (Series C-P10 and C20)
Bushing Replacement
1. Insert Tool J - 8448-3 in fork of control arm astride
bushing (fig. 14).
2. Rest bushed end of arm on Tool J - 5888-3 with bush­
ing flange centered in tool.
3. Place Tool J-8448-2 on top of bushing, indexing pin
of tool in center hole of bushing and, using Tool
J - 7079-2 press bushing from arm.
4. Support control arm just as in removing bushing,
center new bushing flanged side up over control arm
hole.
5. Place Tool J - 8448-1 on top of bushing and, after
carefully seating bushing in tool, press bushing into
arm until flange contacts arm wall.
Installation
Refer to Figure 15
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