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FRONT SUSPENSION ,3-13
6. Carefully lower the inner end of the control arm.
Tension on the spring will be removed before the
spring can be removed from the vehicle.
7. Remove the spring.
Installation
1. With the suspension set up as in Step 2 of the disas-
sembly procedure, insert a block of wood between the
upper control arm and the spring tower to keep the
arm up out of the way.
2. Set the spring in place on the crossmember after
checking on proper positioning necessary.
3. Install the steel bar and wood block as shown in Fig-
ure 20 and lift the control arm up until the inner
pivot cam bolt can be installed.
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4. Install the outer cam and loosely install the lock
washer and nut
5. Set the cam bolt on the mark scribed during the re-
moval procedure and hold in this position while tight-
ening the nut (See specifications at the end of this
book).
6. Replace the strut rod to lower control arm nuts,
bolts and lock washers, the stabilizer bar link, the
shock absorber, the tie rod end, and the wheel and
tire.
7. Lower vehicle to floor and install the shock absorber
upper stem retaining nut retainer and grommet.
8. Check the camber adjustment.
Chevelle and Camaro
Removal
1. With an open end wrench hold the shock absorber up-
per stem from turning, and then, remove the upper
stem retaining nut, retainer and rubber grommet.
2. With the car supported by the frame so that the con-
trol arms hang free, remove the wheel and tire as-
sembly (replace one wheel nut to retain the brake
drum), shock absorber, and stabilizer bar to lower
control arm link.
4.
5.
Fig. 21 - Front Spring Removal - Chevelle & Camaro
Place a steel bar (fabricated as shown in Figure 19)
through the shock absorber mounting hole in the
lower control arm so that the notch seats over the
bottom spring coil and the bar extends outboard be-
yond the end of the control arm and slightly toward
the front of the car.
With a suitable jack or hoist lift up slightly on the
end of the bar.
Remove the lower ball stud cotter pin and attaching
nut and remove the ball stud from the knuckle.
ALTERNATE METHOD
Fig. 22 - Removing or Installing Front Coil Spring - Corvette (Typical)
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
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