Chevrolet 10 1971 Series

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Index2
Engine Electrical2
General Information and Lubrication3
Engine Number4
Unit a N D Serial Number Locations4
Service Parts Identification Plate4
Battery4
Keys and Locks5
Pushing, to Start Vehicle5
Towing5
Four Wheel Drive Trucks5
Engine-Vehicle Availability6
Load Capacity Chart Interpretation7
Lubrication (Incl. Engine Fuel) and Maintenance9
Supplemental Engine Oil Additives10
Checking Oil Level10
Engine Oil Change Interval10
Engine Oil Filter Replacement10
Oil Bath Type11
Flame Arrestor11
Evaporation Control System11
Electrical System12
Distributor12
Starting Motor12
Headlight Aiming12
Fuel System13
Inline Filter13
Fuel Strainer13
Fuel Pump13
Automatic Transmissions14
Rear Axles14
Powerglide Transmission14
Brakes14
Brake System Warning Light15
Wheel Bearings15
Steering15
Standard Steering15
Suspension16
Transfer Case16
Speedometer Adapter16
Body Lubrication16
Heater and Air Conditioning19
Heater Air Flow Schematic19
Controls20
Blower Assembly20
Auxiliary Heater23
Air Conditioning25
Four-Season System25
Temperature Lever26
Roof Mounted System27
Air Control Lever27
Defroster27
Fan Switch27
General Information30
Inspection and Periodic Service34
Compressor Oil34
Pre-Delivery Inspection34
Compressor Serial Number34
P E R Io D IC S E R V IC34
Performance Data35
Four-Season Air Conditioning35
Roof Mounted Air Conditioning35
Thermostatic Switch36
Checking for Proper Operation36
Expansion Valve37
Valve Stuck Open37
Engine Idle Compensator38
Purging the System38
Filling Charging Cylinder38
Refrigerant Quick-Check Procedure40
Checking Oil40
Checking Compressor Oil Charge40
Repair of Refrigerant Leaks42
Refrigerant Hose Failure42
Compressor43
Receiver-Dehydrator44
Condenser44
Compressor Belt Tension Adjustment44
Sight Glass Replacement44
Evaporator Core45
Heater Case46
Poa Valve48
Control Assembly49
Blower Motor Switch49
Blower M Otor Relay50
Anti-Dieseling Relay50
Compressor Clutch Switch50
Blower Resistor Unit50
Kick Panel Air Valve51
Plenum Air Valve51
Blower Motor Assemblies53
Rear Duct53
Wiring Diagrams59
Special Tools62
Body63
Component Parts Replacement63
Body Mounting63
Body Sealing63
Front End64
Windshield Glass64
Checking Windshield Opening65
Outside Rear View Mirror66
Instrument Panel Compartment and Lock66
Instrument Panel Cover Assembly66
Cowl Ventilator Grille67
Cowl Air Ventilator Valve Assembly67
Windshield Wipers67
Arm Adjustment68
Liftgate Assembly70
Tailgates (Endgates)70
Hinge Assembly70
Endgate Assembly71
Outside Handle71
Hinges71
Push Button Assembly72
Endgate Centerlock72
Endgate Side Lock72
Front Door Assembly72
Door Ventilator Assembly74
Ventilator Glass Replacement75
Door Window Assembly76
Window Regulator Replacement76
Door Opening Weatherstrip76
Door Locks76
Front Door Lock Cylinder Assembly77
Front Door Lock Remote Control and Connecting Rod77
Remote Controls78
Rear Door79
Rear Doors Latch & Controls79
Panel and Suburban Trucks80
Seats81
Care and Cleaning of Interior Soft Trim81
Cleaning Fabrics with Cleaning Fluid81
Rem Oval of Specific Stains82
Chewing Gum82
Catsup82
Paste or Wax Type Shoe Polish82
Blazer83
Vomitus83
Seat And/Or Seat Adjuster83
Specific Repairs84
Scratched Panels, Spot Refinishing84
Cracked Panels85
Applying Resin to Fiberglass85
Typical Scratched Panel85
Typical Pitted Panel86
Typical Cracked Panel86
Liftgate Hinge86
Liftgate Control Assembly87
Door Opening Cover Plate87
Fractured Panels87
Liftgate Latch Control Assembly89
Right-Hand Latch89
Tail Gate89
Front Passenger Seats90
Doors90
Driver Seats90
Step-Van Body91
Engine Housing91
Windshield Wiper Adjustment91
Installing Sliding Glass92
Installing Stationary Glass92
Driver's Window Sliding Glass93
Driver's Window Stationary Glass93
Frame97
Frame Alignment97
Vehicle Preparation97
Tramming Sequence97
Vertical Check98
Frame Repair98
Welding98
Bolting98
Front Suspension101
Front End Alignment102
Caster102
Lower Control Arm Assembly105
Camber Caster Chart105
Camber Caster Shims105
Ball Joint— Inspection106
Wheel Hub and Bearings106
Upper Control Arm Assembly108
Checking Lower Ball Joint108
Removing Control Arm Bushing108
Steering Knuckle109
Ball Joint Replacement109
Bushing Replacement109
Crossmember and Suspension Unit110
Four Wheel Drive111
Ball Joint Adjustment111
Free Wheeling Hub112
Front Axle Assembly115
Removing Steering Arm Nuts115
Removing Ball Socket Retaining Nut116
Loosening Ball Stud Adjusting Sleeve116
Torquing Upper Bail Socket Nut117
Installing Spindle and Thrust Washer117
Special Tools- 2 Wheel Drive118
Rear Suspension and Drive Line121
Tie Rod Installation122
Auxiliary Spring125
Leaf Springs125
Drive Line126
Rear Axle126
Shackle Replacement126
Axle Vent131
Axle Shaft131
Oil Seal And/Or Bearing (Except 5500 Lb. Dana)132
Brake Flange Backing Plate132
Axfe Shaft Installation133
Wheel Bolt Replacement133
Positraction Differential Unit135
Axle Assembly135
On-The-Vehicle Check135
Hub and Drum (Figs. 33, 34)137
Bearing Cup138
Installing Hub Inner Bearing Cup (Typical)138
Removing Hub Inner Bearing Cup138
Drum Demountable-Type139
Drum Non-Demountable-Type139
Wheel Bolt139
Hub Stud140
Oil Seal Sleeve and Bearing Thrust Spacer140
Wheel Hub Oil Seal140
No-Spin Differential Unit141
Propeller Shaft and Universal Joints142
Center Support Bearing143
Constant Velocity Universal Joint144
Disc Brakes Front149
Drum Brakes Rear149
Bleeding Hydraulic System150
Pressure Bleeding150
Main Cylinder Mounting151
Rear Drum Brake151
Front Disc Brake151
Hydraulic Brake Line152
Hydraulic Brake Tubing153
Single and Double Lap Flare154
Flaring Operation154
Positioning Tube154
First and Second Flare154
Component Replacement and Repair155
Brake Shoe and Lining155
Caliper Explode156
Caliper Overhaul157
Installing Shoe to Caliper157
Installing Support Spring157
Fitting Shoe to Caliper157
Installing Boot to Caliper158
Installing Boot to Piston158
Rear Brakes158
Disc Refinishing159
Brake Adjuster Access Hole159
Unhooking Pull Back Spring159
Minimum Requirements159
Drum Rear Brakes160
Light Scoring160
Checking Lateral Runout160
Brake Drums, Shoes and Linings160
Installing Pull Back Spring161
Checking Actuating Lever161
Brake Drum Refinishing163
Anchor Pin Replacement163
Wheel Cylinder163
Main Cylinder164
Wheel Cylinder Repair164
Wheel Cylinder - Explode164
Main Cylinder Component Replacement165
Rubber Parts165
Frame Mounted Booster Main Cylinder167
Brake Pedal - Service Brake168
Bench Bleeding Main Cylinders168
Brake Pedal & Push Rod Travel Adjustment168
Parking Brake-Rear Wheel169
Brake Pedal Free Movement169
If Switch Circuit Is Closed170
Parking Brake Adjustments170
Parking Brake-Propeller Shaft171
Foot Pedal Type171
Orscheln Lever Type171
Internal Expanding Brake Components172
Combination Valve172
Warning Switch173
Proportioning Valve173
Brake Warning Light Checking173
Testing Warning Switch173
Retracting Self Adjusters Brake Shoe and Self Adjuster Assembly174
Measuring Point's for Shoe Centering175
Positioning Actuator Lever175
Power Brakes177
Bleeding Inspections177
Air Cleaner Service177
Engine179
Engine Tune-Up179
Spark Plug Removal179
Test Compression179
Checking Compression180
Service & Install Spark Plugs180
Spark Plug Detail180
Service Ignition System180
Cleaning and Inspecting Distributor Cap, Rotor & Coii181
Service Battery and Battery Cables182
Point Alignment182
Checking Belt Tension183
Manifold Heat Control Valve (in Line)183
Service Fuel Lines and Fuel Filter184
Service Cooling System184
Service Crankcase Ventilation184
Instrument Check-Out185
Instrument Hook-Up185
Check and Adjust Dwell185
Check Dwell Variation186
Check and Adjust Ignition Timing186
Adjust Idle Speed and Mixture186
Idle Speed and Mixture Screws187
Additional Checks and Adjustments189
V8 Firing Order189
Cranking Voltage189
Ignition Switch190
Distributor Resistance190
Secondary Resistance190
Ignition Output and Secondary Leakage190
Cylinder Head Torque and Valve Adjustment191
Engine Mechanical192
In-Line Engines192
Engine Assembly192
Rocker Arm Cover194
Manifold Assembly194
Valve Mechanism194
Locating Noisy Lifters195
Valve Lifters195
Valve Adjustment195
Compressing Valve Spring195
Valve Stem Oil Seal And/Or Valve Spring196
Cylinder Head Assemblies196
Oil Pump197
Oil Pan197
Oil Seal (Rear Main)197
Torsional Damper198
Removing Torsional Damper198
Installing Torsional Damper (D Rive on Type)198
Crankcase Front Cover199
Oil Seal (Front Cover)200
Camshaft200
Timing Gears201
Flywheel201
Engine Mounts202
Front Mount Replacement202
Rear Mount Replacement202
Exhaust Manifold206
Intake Manifold206
Cylinder Head Assembly208
Engine Cooling219
Radiator Pressure Cap219
Water Pump— Typical L6219
Coolant Level220
Periodic Maintenance220
Coolant System Checks220
Reverse Flushing221
Radiator221
Radiator Cap221
Heater Core221
Replacing Thermostat222
Engine Fuel223
Carburetors223
Table of Contents223
Preliminary Checks223
Choke Rod Adjustments224
External Adjustment (also See below Additional External Settings and Adjustments)224
Choke Unloader Adjustment225
Choke Coil Rod Adjustment226
Air Valve Dashpot Adjustment228
Accelerator Pump Rod Adjustment228
Fast Idle Adjustment228
Choke Rod Adjustment228
Preliminary Idle Speed Screw Adjustment231
Secondary Throttle Link Adjustment231
Removal231
Test before Installation232
Carburetors232
Fuel Filter Maintenance233
On-The-Vehicle Adjustments233
Choke Coil Replacement233
Automatic Choke Coil Assemblies233
Additional External Settings and Adjustments233
Accelerator and Choke Controls234
Throttle Rod Kick down Linkage Adjustment234
Throttle Linkage Adjustment234
2G Engine Governor236
Control Valve236
Trouble Shooting238
Air Cleaners239
Element Replacement240
Inspecting Paper Element240
Cleaning Oil Bath Cleaner240
Checking Thermostatic Element240
Thermostat Replacement241
Thermostatically Controlled Air Cleaner242
Temperature Sensor Replacement243
Vacuum Motor Replacement243
Emission Control Systems247
Positive Crankcase Ventilation247
Controlled Combustion System247
Evaporation Emission Control247
Combination Emission Control System Schematic248
Engine Electrical251
Battery251
Periodic Servicing252
Level Indicator252
C O M M O N C Auses O F F a I L U R252
E le C Tro Ly te L E V E252
Safety Precautions253
Charging Procedures253
Water Usage253
Charging Lead Adapters254
Testing Specific G Ravity (Typical)254
Charging Guide255
Visual Inspection255
Instrument Test255
F U Ll Charge H y D Ro M E te R T E S255
L O Ad T E S255
Installing Batteries256
Specific G Ra V Ity R E a D in G256
In S Ta Llin G B a T T E R256
Charging Systems257
Static Checks259
System Condition Test259
Adjust Voltage Setting259
Voltage Setting Test Connection259
Adjusting Regulator Voltage260
Delcotron Diode and Field Test260
Indicator Lamp/Initial Field Excitation Circuit Tests261
Field Relay Checks and Adjustment262
Closing Voltage Adjustment262
Field Circuit Resistance Wire Checks262
Component Part Replacement263
Generator Pulley Replacement263
Single Groove Pulley263
Double Groove Pulley263
Double Contact Regulator Replacement264
Ignition Systems265
Periodic M Aintenance265
Distributor Contact Points265
Setting Dwell Angle266
Six Cylinder Engine Distributor266
Eight Cylinder Engine Distributor267
Top View of Distrbutor267
Distributor Lead Arrangem Ent267
Distributor Condenser268
Performance Diagnosis268
Spark Plug and Wire Service271
Spark Plug Cleaning272
Adjusting Spark Plug Gap272
Starting System273
Installation of Spark Plugs273
Installation of Spark Plug Wires273
Resistance Checks274
M a Inte Na Nce and a D J U S T M E N T274
L U B R IC a T Io274
R E S Is tan C E C H E C K274
Starting M Otor a N D Solenoid Check274
Starter Motor275
C Om Ponent P a R T R E P Lac E M E N275
R E M O V a L and in S Ta Lla Tio275
Clutches & Transmissions277
Clutch Controls277
General Description277
Clutch Free Pedal Travel Adjustment278
Insufficient Clutch Release278
Clutches280
Diaphragm Spring Clutch280
Service Operations281
Clutch Assembly281
Coil Spring Clutch282
Manual Transmissions283
Transmission Linkage Adjustment283
Aluminum Powerglide289
Oil Level Check289
Periodic Oil Change289
Periodic Low Band Adjustment290
Manual Shift Linkage Check & Adjust290
Throttle Valve Linkage Adjustment L-6 Models291
Neutral Safety Switch Adjustment291
Throttle Return Check Valve291
Transmission Replacement292
Shop Warm up293
Road Warm up293
Checking Fluid Level and Condition293
Oil Leaks294
Basic Pressure Checks294
Truck Shift Points-Pow Erglide295
Turbo Hydra-Matic 3 5 0 Transmission296

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Brand	Chevrolet
Model	10 1971 Series
Category	Trucks
Language	English

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