Chevrolet 1977 light duty truck Service Manual page 115

G e n e ra l D escription.......................................................... 2C-1
O n Vehicle S e rv ic e ........................................................... 2C-1
Hood Assembly - CK Series....................................... 2C-1
Hood Hinge Spring R e p lacem ent........................... 2C-1
Hood H i n g e ..................................................................... 2C-1
Hood Lock A sse m b ly ................................................... 2C-2
Hood A ssem bly.............................................................. 2C-2
Hood Assembly - G S e r ie s ......................................... 2C-3
Hood H in g e ..................................................................... 2C-3
Hood Lock A sse m b ly .................................................. 2C-3
Hood B u m p e r.................................................................. 2C-4
CK Series
The chassis sheet metal assembly is attached to the
fram e and body at adjustment points. The front of the
assembly is supported by two mounts located at the
fram e side rails. Fore and aft and side adjustment is
allowed by oversize holes at the fender rear attaching
point an d chassis sheet metal mounts. Special shims at
the rear locations allow adjustm ent of the rear of the
assembly. The lower rear edge of the assembly is
attached to the body at the rocker panel by bolts on each
side. Shims are used at this location to provide in and
out adjustm ent at the rear o f the fender. The bolts that
retain the sheet metal braces must be torqued to the
required torques. If these bolts are loose, the braces will
HO O D ASSEMBLY - CK SERIES
Hood Hinge Spring R eplacem ent
For Hinge Spring Replacement, a tool can be made
to dimensions as shown in Figure 2C-1.
1. Raise and safely support the hood in full open
position.
2. As shown in Figure 2C-2, engage hooked end of
tool to spring, then carefully pull forward to engage or
disengage spring from hinge assembly.
SECTION 2C
CHASSIS SHEET METAL
C O N T E N T S
Specifications.........................................................................2C-12
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
not provide additional support for the sheet metal
assembly.
the radiator support and fenders as loose items inasmuch
that these items are welded together as an integral part
of the body.
hood hinges, hood lock catch and support, a hood rod
assembly which supports the hood, a bolted radiator-
upper tie bar, and series designation plates and hoods
emblems. Refer to figure 13 for sheet metal checking.
procedures. Section 2B for Bumpers, and Section 1A for
Heater.
ON VEHICLE SERVICE
place protective covering over the cowl and fenders.
rear reinforcem ent and remove two bolts.
assembly and remove bolts.
within scribe marks. Install bolts.
Hood Assem bly.............................................................. ..2C-4
Front Sheet Metal - CK S e rie s................................ ..2C-6
Radiator Su p p o rt............................................................2C-8
Front F e n d e r .................................................................. .2C-8
Front Fender and S k i r t ............................................. .2C-8
Front F ender S k i r t ........................................................2C-9
R unning B o a r d .............................................................. .2C-9
Front Sheet Metal - G Series................................... .2C-9
Sheet Metal C h ecking................................................. .2C-10
Fender Skirt - P Series................................................ .2C-K)
Wood G ra in Applique Installation P ro c e d u re .... .2C-10
G Series
The front end sheet metal design does not include
Front end sheet metal includes the hood assembly,
Refer to Section 6B for R adiator and Grille service
Hood Hinge (Fig. 2C-2)
Removal
1. Prop the hood in the extreme open position and
2. Scribe position o f hinge attachment on hood
3. Remove hood hinge spring as described above.
4. Scribe position of hinge attachm ent on fender
5. Remove hinge.
Installation
1. Install hinge assembly to fender and align