Once removed, Cory was able to disassemble the entire steering linkage,including the idler arm, pitman arm, and tie rods from the centerlink.Once removed, Cory was able to disassemble the entire steering linkage,including the idler Be sure to put in the Zerk fittings before the installing the new tierods. Then install the new Hotchkis supplied pitman arm onto the steering box. Next is the idler arm assembly. Then the centerlink is bolted back up to the idler arm and pitman arms. Before installing the new Hotchkis tie rods, be sure to use anticease onthe threads. When you put the them together, be sure to have an equalamount of thread showing on each side. This will provide equal strengthand simplify final adjustment.Before installing the new Hotchkis tie rods, be sure to use anticease onthe threads. When The new tie rod then bolts up to the centerlink and spindle. With the car dropped, it was time to bolt in the sway bar end links. With the front all tidied up, it looks pretty fresh. This upgrade willsupply the Nova with a whole new attitude in looks and driveability.With the front all tidied up, it looks pretty fresh. This upgrade willsupply the Nova with As a little tip: Before you begin to remove old suspension pieces, it'sa good idea to use penetrating oil on all the old nuts and bolts, asmost of these have not moved in over 35 years.As a little tip: Before you begin to remove old suspension pieces, it'sa good idea to use First bit of order on the rear is to loosen the U-bolts from the springperch. Now it was time to simply unbolt the leaf springs, starting with thefront spring mount and moving to the rear shackles. Don't be afraid touse a pry bar to separate the shackles from the spring.Now it was time to simply unbolt the leaf springs, starting with thefront spring mount and « | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | » | View Full Article Enjoyed this Post? Subscribe to our RSS Feed, or use your favorite social media to recommend us to friends and colleagues!
