DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY OF DIFF DROP KIT
1. Remove the 2 diff bolts on driver side differential that attach the diff housing to the frame mount. Install diff spacers (P/N C3DB) using new M12 X 1.75 X 50 bolts. This is to space the diff down ―” to improve the angle on the CV boots. See Fig. A
2. Repeat this process on the passenger side of the vehicle. Remove the 2 OEM diff nuts on passenger side differential that attach the housing to the frame. Install diff spacers (P/N C3DA) utilizing the supplied M12 x 1.75 nylon locking nuts. See Fig. B
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FRONT STRUT REMOVAL
1. Loosen the front wheel lugnuts.
2. Raise the vehicle and support it on jack stands.
3. Remove the front wheels.
4. Disconect the air line fitting and unplug the electrical connectors for the height sensor and solenoid.
5. Then vent the air from the bag.
6. Be sure to mark the position of the strut at the bottom where it bolts to the spindle.
7. Remove the nuts and bolts from the strut.
8. Be sure to disconnect the brake hose from the strut.
9. Now remove the upper three nuts where it attaches to the shock tower.
10. Now dismount the strut from the vehicle.
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Use this definitive 4-wheel drive front axle engagement guide to understand, diagnose, and repair those mysterious 4-wheel drive front axle issues. This guide explains how the OEM units function, what causes them to fail, and which corrections are available. WHAT IS 4X4 POSI-LOK? 4×4 Posi-Lok is the patented cable activated engagement device designed to replace the failure prone vacuum and electric front axle engagement systems. 4×4 Posi-Lok is not a posi-trac or locker. 4×4 Posi-Lok is simple and easy to install and allows you to engage your front axle from inside the cab. Posi-Lok guarantees that your 4-wheel drive will engage every time because you are in direct control of front axle engagement. A one inch pull of the 4×4 Posi-Lok cable ensures you will have 4-wheel drive when you need it, as long as the transfer case is engaged.
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STEP 1: The Ford radio is snapped into the vehicles dash. With the proper tool, known as Ford radio removal keys, the Ford radio can be pulled forward out of the dash. A clothes hanger can be used instead of actual Ford radio removal keys. Cut the clothes hanger and bend 2 pieces in the shape as shown in the photos above. For more information on how to remove the radio, see the diagram below.
STEP 2: Pull the radio from the dash. Unplug the antenna cable from the rear of the radio. Unplug the 2 wire harness connectors from the rear of the radio.
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This pdf covers the removal & installation the timing case cover for Chevrolet S10 Pickup.
Removal
1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove P/S reservoir from radiator shroud. Remove upper fan shroud. Remove serpentine belt.
2. Remove generator with brackets and lay aside. Using Hub Puller (J-24420-B), remove crankshaft pulley hub. Remove oil pan. See OIL PAN. Remove front timing case cover bolts, and cover.
3. Using large screwdriver, remove crankshaft front seal. DO NOT distort timing gear cover during seal removal.
CAUTION: To prevent oil leakage, coat crankshaft pulley hub keyway with RTV sealant before installation.
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Proper installation of this kit requires knowledge of the factory recommended procedures for removal and installation of original equipment components. We recommend that the factory shop manual and any special tools needed to service your vehicle be on hand during the installation. Installation of this kit without proper knowledge of the factory recommended procedures may affect the performance of these components and the safety of the vehicle. We strongly recommend that a certified mechanic familiar with the installation of similar components install this kit.
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Yenko™ Chevrolet located in the town of Cannonsburg, Pennsylvania, was one of the largest custom muscle car shops of the late 60’s. The lightning quick Yenko™ cars were so popular that, in 1969, Yenko™ used Chevrolet Central Office Production Order (COPO) system to have 427 cubic-inch engines installed into the Chevy Nova™ right on the factory assembly lines. The high performance and very limited production of all Yenko-customized cars makes them very valuable in todays collector car market.
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THE FIRST THING TO DO IS TAKE INVENTORY of the parts received. Get familiar with the parts! The hardware list on the next page will list all fasteners by size and where they go. You’ll need to use assembly lube or grease for installing the urethane bushings. We use Valvoline #612 multi-purpose red grease. Loctite #609 is provided with this kit. Use it on all threaded fasteners.
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Cylinder Heads
Mark IV cylinder heads, made by Chevrolet, will not interchange to a stock, production Gen.V Chevy block. There will be a water leak into the lifter valley because of a mismatch of water jacket core holes. Likewise, stock production Gen.V cylinder heads, made by Chevrolet, will not interchange onto Mark IV block cases for the same reason. There are exceptions. You can put Mark IV cylinder heads on a Gen.V “Bowtie” block because the Gen.V “Bowtie” cases have smaller Read the rest of this entry »

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GMC / Chevrolet no longer offers the 3500HD pickup truck. There is still a dual rear wheeled 3500, but its maximum GVWR is only 11,400lbs. The Class 4 & 5 GVWR ranges (14,001 to 19,500lbs) that used to be covered by the 3500HD are now part of the GMC / Chevrolet TopKick / Kodiak (4500/5500 family) line of trucks.

The TopKick / Kodiak line of trucks is much more similar in overall construction to its heavier GVWR cousins than it is to the old 3500HD pickup trucks. Therefore, the DMF RW-1019 railgear has been modified to better suit this line of trucks. The redesigned RW-1019 for TopKick /Kodiak trucks is very similar to the larger DMF RW-1212 and RW-1420 railgear. The only difference between this RW-1019 for the Chevy /GMC 4500 / 5500 series trucks and the RW-1212 and RW-1420 line is the size of the rail wheels, bearings, axle and the pivot arms.
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