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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET1972CHEVELLE BASE, 2D CONVERTIBLE, 5.7L ENG VIN L, AUTOMATIC TRANS, TRANS MFR CD THM350REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)ENGINE MECHANICALMECHANICALENGINE REMOVALV8 ENGINES1965-67
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7L Eng VIN L, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350
V8 Engines: 1965-67
1972 Chevrolet Chevelle Base, 2D Convertible, 5.7L Eng VIN L, Automatic Trans, Trans Mfr CD THM350SECTION 1965-67
Engine and transmission must be removed as a unit as follows:
- Drain systems, remove air cleaner and disconnect cables at battery. Remove hood.
- Remove radiator, fan blades and pulley. Disconnect cooler lines at transmission on cars equipped with automatic transmissions. Disconnect all wires.
- Disconnect accelerator linkage at accelerator pedal, exhaust pipe flange, gas tank line, vacuum line to power brake unit and power steering pump lines (plug open ends).
- Raise and support vehicle. Drain transmission and remove propeller shaft.
- Disconnect shift linkage and speedometer cable at transmission. On cars with synchro-mesh transmission, disconnect clutch linkage at cross-shaft and remove clutch cross-shaft engine bracket.
- Remove rocker arm covers, attach lifting device, and remove front mount through bolts. Raise engine slightly (take weight off front mounts), then remove rear mount bolts. Raise engine to take weight off rear mount, then remove crossmember.NOTE: It is necessary to remove transmission mount before crossmember can be removed.
- Remove engine and transmission as a unit.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.