Chevrolet LIGHT DUTY TRUCK (SERIES 10-35) Service Manual page 306

Fig. 3 C -2 5 -L .C .A . Rubber Bushing Removal
L o w er Control A rm Inner Pivot S h a ft a n d /o r
Bushing R eplacem ent-O n V eh icle
C10 (Rubber Bushings)
Removal (Figs. 3C-24, 3C -25)
If just bushings or pivot shaft are to be replaced the
lower control arm does not have to be removed from the
vehicle.
1. Raise vehicle on hoist and support the frame so that
the control arms hang free.
2. Position an adjustable floor jack under the lower
control arm inboard of spring and into depression of control
arm.
3. Install a chain over the upper arm inboard of the
stabilizer and outboard of shock absorber as a safety
measure.
4. Disconnect shock and stabilizer bar attachments at
lower control arm.
5. Loosen shaft end nuts.
6 . Remove "U" bolts that retain the inboard end of the
lower control arm.
J - 2 4 4 3 5 - 7
Fig. 3C-26--L.C.A. Rubber Bushing Installation
J - 2 4 4 3 5 - 6
FRONT SUSPENSION
7. Lower jack SLOWLY to release spring compression
(Fig. 3C-24) and gain clearance to remove bushings.
CAUTION: 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
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 clamp to remove the bushing.
"C"
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
Bushing Installation (Fig. 3C -26)
CAUTION: See CAUTION on page 1 of
this section 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 "C" clamp J-
24435-7.
2. Turn clamp in until bushing seats firmly.
CAUTION: Be sure spacer J-24435-6 is in
position as shown in Figure 3C-26 to
avoid collapsing
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.
Low er C ontrol A rm Inner P ivot S h a ft And
Bushing R ep lacem en t-G 10-G 20 M odels
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
CAUTION: See CAUTION on page 1 of
this section in the 1979 Service Manual
regarding the fasteners referred to in step
5.
3C-19
clamps
"C"
8 - 12 .
control arm during
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