Pontiac tempest 1968 - Special Tools

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REAR SUSPENSION
CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
SUBJECT
PAGE SUBJECT
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Periodic Service
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Adjustment and Checks on Car
Repairs - Rear Suspension
Shock Absorber Removal and Installation
Pontiac and Tempest
Firebird
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Shock Absorber Lower Mount Removal and
Installation - Firebird, , . .
Rear Spring Removal and Installation
Pontiac and Tempest . . . «, .
Firebird . . .
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Main Leaf of Leaf Spring Replace - Firebird
Leaf Spring Tip Insert or Insulators
Replace - Firebird . . . „ .
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4-1
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4-2
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4-3
4-4
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Upper Control Arm Removal and Installation 4-5
Upper Control Arm Bushings Replace . . . 4-5
Lower Control Arm Removal and Installation 4-6
Lower Control Arm Bushings Replace . . . 4-6
Superlift Shock Absorber Removal and
Installation 4-7
Pontiac Automatic Level Control
Tubing Removal and Installation 4-7
Compressor Removal and Installation . . . 4-8
Disassembly of Compressor. . . 4-8
Assembly of Compressor 4-10
Trouble Diagnosis Tests 4-14
Torque Specifications 4-19
Special Tools . . . . . . 4-19
PERIODIC SERVICE
Periodic service of the suspension system con-
sists of regular lubrication as outlined in the GEN-
ERAL LUBRICATION section.
Lubrication fittings are provided at the front sus-
pension ball joints. Shock absorbers do not require
lubrication and in case of leaks or malfunction,
they should be replaced.
ADJUSTMENTS AND CHECKS ON CAR
Periodically it may be necessary to make certain
adjustments and checks of the suspension system
to maintain desirable handling and steering char-
acteristics and minimize tire wear. These checks
and adjustments are explained in section 3.
REPAIRS—REAR SUSPENSION
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER—PONTIAC AND TEMPEST
REMOVAL
CAUTION: If car is elevated, support rear axle
assembly so it will not swing down and damage
brake line when shocks are removed.
1. Remove nuts and washer head screws from
upper end of shock absorber.
2. Remove nut and lock washer from lower end
and remove shock absorber.
3. Clean and inspect rubber inserts. If rubber
inserts have shifted from their original position in
either eye, replace shock absorber.
INSTALLATION
1. Install shock absorber by reversing the above
steps.
2. Tighten upper screws to 20 lb. ft. torque.
Tighten lower nut to 65 lb. ft. torque. When tighten-
ing lower nut, shock absorber stud must not turn and
car must be at curb height.
SHOCK ABSORBER-FIREBIRD
REMOVAL (Fig. 4-1)
1. Raise rear of vehicle and support rear axle
assembly.
2. Remove shock absorber lower attaching nut.
3. Remove shock absorbe r upper mounting
bracket-to-underbody retaining screws and withdraw
shock absorber and bracket.
4. Remove nut, upper retainer and grommet and
retainer from the shock absorber rod.
5. Inspect rubber grommets and gasket for damage
and deterioration. Replace as required.
INSTALLATION (Fig. 4-1)
1. Assemble lower retainer and grommet, bracket
and gasket, upper grommet and retainer and nut to
the shock absorber rod. Torque nut to specifications.
2. Position shock absorber bracket to underbody.
Install and torque bracket retaining screws to speci-
fications.