[Chevelle-list] 12 Bolt Install

[Rick Schaefer]

  I'm certain that you should have weight on the wheels before you tighten
the control arms.  Prevents binding.

On 4/18/07, Mumper, Douglas <Douglas.Mumper at detroitdiesel.com> wrote:
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>  Jim,  I just replaced my rear end. I did it like you said but when I
> tighten the control arms I still had jack stands under the frame and used
> floor jack to lift rear end up about 1" inch and then tighten all bolts!!!
>   Will this work or should I loosen up all bolts and do it the way you did
> it??????
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> Doug
>
> 66 Chevelle 406 SBC
>
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> *From:* Jim H. Thompson [mailto:jimthompsoncc at gmail.com]
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 17, 2007 7:54 PM
> *To:* 'The Chevelle Mailing List'
> *Subject:* Re: [Chevelle-list] 12 Bolt Install
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> Support the car on jack stands. Try to find two floor jacks and lift the
> rear by the axel tubes. Attach the upper control arms first. Do not tighten
> all the way. Next the brake line. Then the lower control arms. Slip in the
> springs, raise the rear to hold the springs in, not compressed. Slip in the
> sway bar and tighten. The shocks are next, tighten. Now remove the floor
> jacks and place jack stands under the axel tubes. (This would be a good time
> to bleed the brakes.)
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> Remove the jack stands from the car frame,. You want a full load on the
> jack stands under the axel. Now torque the control arm bolts. 20 ft lbs, 40
> ft lbs and finally 60 ft lbs. Start at the top and work down side to side.
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> Take your time that is a lot of weight if you lose control.
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>
> Jim
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> *From:* chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net [mailto:
> chevelle-list-bounces at chevelles.net] *On Behalf Of *langus
> *Sent:* Friday, April 13, 2007 9:47 PM
> *To:* Chevelle Chat Forum
> *Subject:* [Chevelle-list] 12 Bolt Install
>
>
>
> I will be installing my freshly rebuilt 12 bolt this weekend in the
> chevelle!  I was wondering if you guys had any tips, tricks, ideas or
> suggestions for me before I dive in head first?!?  I know it is fairly
> straight forward but having a few tricks up my sleeve never hurts!  Thank
> you for your time.
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> Ryan
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Rick Schaefer
72 TPI El Camino
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