1962-1979 Chevrolet Nova Shop Manual

Assembly and Alignment Specifications for the 1962–1979 Chevrolet Nova

• Covers 1962–1979 Chevrolet Nova 100, 200, 300, and 400 series variants, including station wagon, convertible, and right-hand drive configurations
• Official Chevrolet Motor Division assembly instructions, revision record referencing ECR 33576
• Features 100 pages of detailed technical diagrams, assembly tolerance charts, and fastener torque specifications
• Stored against your account so you can retrieve it after a hard-drive loss
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• This 1962–1979 Chevrolet Nova assembly publication documents critical build tolerances for the chassis, drivetrain, and front-end sheet metal alignment unique to the Chevy 1-2-3-400 production series.

Chassis and Assembly Documentation

The 1962–1979 Chevrolet Nova assembly manual provides technical data on body tolerances, instrument panel alignment, and steering gear setup. Sections define the assembly sequences for front and rear suspension components, including control arms, shocks, and spring charts. Electrical system documentation includes wiper motor installation and ignition switch component layouts. Brake system information covers pedal assembly, parking brake cable routing, and master cylinder pipe configurations.

Specification and Tolerance Highlights

Engine mounting instructions provide specific torque settings for 4-cylinder and 6-cylinder powerplant installations. Torque values for engine mounting are specified at 22–30 lbs. ft. in the chassis assembly data. Front suspension geometry settings, including camber and caster specifications, are detailed in the alignment sequence documentation for all models. Coolant and fuel system pipe routing is presented through detailed assembly diagrams. Tire pressure for the station wagon variant is documented at 24 lbs front and 28 lbs rear for curb load conditions.

An official Chevrolet assembly publication documenting the 1962–1979 Chevrolet Nova series, providing engineers and restorers with technical specifications for suspension geometry, fastener torque, and body alignment across all 100–400 production models.