Tie Rod Installation - Chevrolet 10 1971 Series Chassis Service Manual

REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-2
Fig. 3— Tie Rod Installation
2. Remove nuts and bolts from each end of rod and re­
move rod from vehicle.
installation
All tie rod attachments are important
NOTE:
attaching parts in that they could affect the per­
formance of vital components and s y s t e ms ,
and/or could result in major repair expense.
They must be replaced with parts of the same
part numbers or with equivalent parts if re­
placement becomes necessary. Do not use re­
placement parts of lesser quality or substitute
design. Torque values must be used as specified
Fig. 4— Tie Rod Bushing Replacement (Series C -P 1 0 -C 2 0 )
during reassembly to assure proper retention of
these parts.
1. Check rod for deformation by sighting down its length
or by using straight edge. Minor defects may be re­
moved by bending. A badly rod, however, should be
replaced.
2. Bushings should be replaced if any abnormal condi­
tions exists, such as looseness, damage to or swell­
ing of rubber parts or general wear.
3. Lower vehicle and remove from hoist.
BUSHING
Replacement
1. Position end of rod on a suitable tube-type support as
shown in Figure 4.
2. Press bushing from rod, using Tool J-7079-2.
3. Position new bushing over rod eye.
4. Using Tool J-8518 on Series C-P10 or Tool J-7574-6
on Series C20, place tool on bushing and press bush­
ing into rod eye until tool contacts rod.
Installation
1. Position rod ends in mounting brackets at frame and
axle, lining up holes with drift.
2„ Insert pivot bolts and install nuts finger tight.
3. Let weight of unloaded vehicle rest on suspension
and torque pivot nuts to specifications.
STABILIZER SHAFT (SERIES P30) (Fig. 5)
Removal
If vehicle is to be raised during re­
NOTE:
moval procedure, support axle assembly so that
weight is not sustained by
1. Remove the forward
move shaft anchors from ends of shaft.
2. Remove the frame-mounted shaft retaining brackets
and withdraw shaft from the underside of vehicle.
bolts.
bolt retaining nuts, and re­
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