SECTION 5-C 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY
5-13 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
1954 Buick Dynaflow Removal
- Hoist front and rear of car and rest it solidly on stands placed under frame. Frame side rail should be at least 20″ above floor.
- Disconnect torque tube from torque ball and move rear axle back to disengage propeller shaft from universal joint.
- Remove cranking motor splash pan, bell housing cover and bell housing hand hole cover.
- Turn flywheel until one converter drain plug can be loosened sufficiently to provide an air vent, then turn flywheel until opposite drain plug is straight down. Remove this plug and allow oil to drain from converter.
- Remove plug from oil pan to drain oil from transmission.
- Remove bolts to disconnect converter from flywheel.
- Disconnect pipes from oil cooler, disconnect cooler from transmission rear-mounting thrust plate and move cooler with attached hoses to a safe place.
- Disconnect oil filler pipe at rubber hose and disconnect exhaust pipe hanger at right accumulator.
- Disconnect shift rod and speedometer cable from transmission.
- Place transmission jack or hoist in position and adjust it to securely support the transmission in accordance with instructions for the equipment being used.
- Remove four bolts that attach the thrust plate to rear bearing retainer, then remove two nuts and plate which attach mounting pad to transmission support. See figure 2-41.
- Raise engine and transmission just enough to relieve load on transmission support, remove bolts attaching each end of support to frame, then remove support and thrust plate as an assembly. NOTE: Shims may or may not be used to fill space between the transmission support and frame. If shims are present note the number and location of shims so that they can be reinstalled in their original position.
- Place suitable jack under rear end of engine lower crankcase so that engine will be safely supported while transmission is removed. CAUTION: Do not use bar with hooks placed over frame side rails because brake pipes on top of left side rail will be damaged.
On cars equipped with air conditioning, disconnect discharge and suction lines at the compressor in order to avoid damaging the flexible adapters in these lines when raising or lowering the rear end of engine. - Lower the transmission just enough so that bell housing bolts can be reached. With engine and transmission supported by the separate jacks, disconnect the bell housing from engine crankcase.
- Move transmission rearward to disengage hub of converter pump cover from crankshaft, lower transmission and remove it from under car.
Installation of 1954 Buick Dynaflow Transmission
- Turn flywheel so that one hole for converter drain plug is straight down and turn converter so that corresponding drain plug is straight down.
- Raise 1954 Buick dynaflow transmission into place with same equipment as used for removal. Align converter drain plugs and cover bolts with holes in flywheel before moving transmission forward against cylinder crankcase.
- Adjust lifting equipment so that bell housing meets the engine crankcase squarly and engages the two dowels. Then install all bell housing bolts with lockwashers. Tighten all bolts uniformly to 45-55 ft. lbs. torque.
- Connect speedometer cable to the driven gear sleeve and connect shift rod to shift lever on transmission.
- Raise transmission just enough to install transmission support and thrust plate, installing shims in their original locations between support and frame. Attach mounting pad to support with plate and nuts, and attach thrust plate to bearing retainer with four bolts and lockwashers.
- Remove 1954 Buick dynaflow transmission hoist and engine support or jack.
- Check converter drain plugs for tightness, then install bell housing and hand hole covers and cranking motor splash pan.
- Attach exhaust pipe hanger to transmission and connect oil filler pipe to oil pan pipe, with both pipes contacting inside the rubber connector.
- Install oil cooler on transmission rear mounting thrust plate and connect the oil pipes.
- Connect torque tube to torque ball with bolts and lockwashers.
- Wipe all oil from outside of transmission then lower car to floor.
- Fill transmission to proper level as described in paragraph 1-4.
- Check adjustment of control linkage (par. 5-12).
- Road test car for approximately 20 miles with frequent stops and starts as might be encountered in heavy traffic. A thorough road warm-up is desired.
- Place car on hoist and carefully examine the transmission and all connections for oil leaks. Recheck oil level.
5-14 DISASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION TO REMOVE MAJOR PARTS AND UNITS
Preliminary Instructions
- Before starting disassembly of the 1954 Buick dynaflow transmission it should be thoroughly cleaned externally to avoid getting dirt inside.
- Place transmission on a CLEAN work bench and use CLEAN tools during disassembly and assembly. Provide CLEAN storage space for parts and units removed from transmission.
- The transmission contains parts which are ground and highly polished, therefore, parts should be kept separated to avoid nicking and burring surfaces.
- When disassembling transmission carefully inspect all gaskets at times of removal. The imprint of parts on both sides of an old gasket will show whether a good seal was obtained. A poor imprint indicates a possible source of oil leakage due to gasket condition, looseness of bolts, or uneven surfaces of parts.
- None of the parts require forcing when disassembling or assembling transmission. Use a rawhide or similar soft mallet to separate tight fitting cases-do not use a hard hammer.
- It is good practice to reassemble parts in the same relative position as they were originally assembled, however, parts must not be prick punched or filed for assembly identification. The wear pattern of the parts will usually indicate their original assembly positions.
Removal of Exterior Parts
- Remove shift lever to avoid damage to valve operating linkage while working on 1954 Buick dynaflow transmission. Hold the lever forward while removing the retaining nut and lockwasher so that linkage will not be strained, then remove lever from cross shaft. See figure 5-25.
- Remove breather by carefully prying it out of rear bearing retainer.
- If valve and servo body is to be removed, remove both band adjustment covers and gaskets using Removing Tool J 2655.
- Turn transmission over, with oil pan up and bell housing resting on bench.
Removal of Converter and Bell Housing
NOTE: This operation not required for removal of valve and servo body, universal joint, or rear bearing retainer.
- Remove both drain plugs from converter pump cover to drain any oil remaining in converter.
- Remove large hex plug and gasket from hub of converter pump cover, then remove the socket set screw and lockwasher located in the hub, using hex wrench (5/14″ across flats). See figure 5-26.
- Remove all nuts, plain washers, and bolts attaching cover to converter pump. A punch inserted through bell housing hand hole into a drive bolt hole will hold pump from turning.
- Remove cover from pump, tapping or prying against the edge to loosen it. Check the cover seal for damage or evidence of oil leakage before removing it from cover.
- Insert screwdriver into a hole in the first turbine disk to aid in removing the twin turbine assembly from the input shaft. Push inward on shaft to avoid withdrawing it. Remove bronze thrust washer from turbine hub. See figure 5-27.
- Remove retaining ring from groove in input shaft, using snap ring pliers, then remove bronze thrust washer, the sun gear, and sun gear yoke. See figure 5-28.
- Remove retaining ring from groove in reaction shaft and slide the converter stator and free wheel roller race from reaction shaft. See figure 5-29. Remove stator bearing from reaction shaft if it did not come out with the stator.
- Pull the converter pump forward from the reaction shaft (fig. 5-30) and immediately check for evidence of oil leakage. Radial streaks of fresh oil on back of pump and fresh oil streaks on face of front oil pump body indicate leakage past the oil pump seal.
- Before removing the bell housing check to see whether all attaching bolts are tight. Loose bolts may be the cause of oil leakage at this point.
- Put bell housing over edge of bench and remove it. Examine the rubber oil seal located around the front oil pump to see whether it has been uniformly compressed by the bell housing; if not, check for any obstacle that may be around the oil pump or opening in bell housing that would prevent uniform compression of the seal.
- See paragraph 5-15 for overhaul of converter units and paragraph 5-23 (i) for installation of bell housing and converter.
NOTE: The front oil pump may be removed at this point if other scheduled work does not require removal of the reaction shaft flange.
Removal of Oil Pan, Valve and Servo Body Assembly
NOTE: For removal of only the valve and servo body assembly the converter and bell housing (subpar. c) need not be removed. The following procedure also may be used with transmission in car.
- Remove the oil pan and gasket.
- Lift oil screen away from the suction pipe to which it is held by a rubber grommet snapped into the hole in screen body. Remove the suction pipe spring support, retaining spring, suction pipe, and cork gasket which seats in recess in servo body.
- Disconnect valve operating rod from valve operating lever (upper) by placing screwdriver on rod close to lever and exerting slight pressure. A spring loaded socket on rod engages a ball stud on lever. See figure 5-31.
- Slightly loosen all valve and servo body attaching bolts, then remove bolts and lockwashers. Do not loosen or remove the slotted safety nuts on vale-to-servo-body studs.
- Lightly pry upward on the assembly to free the gasket between servo body and transmission case. Push shift control valve and lower operating lever inward to align the lower lever with opening in transmission case, then remove the assembly. See figure 5-32. CAUTION: Do not grasp slotted end of control valve because sharp edges may cut hand. Remove gasket and check for indication of oil leakage.
- Remove the reverse band operating strut by extending ‘fingers through the adjustment hole to prevent strut from falling into transmission case then release the strut by raising the operating lever. See figure 5-33.
- See paragraph 5-17 for overhaul of valve and servo bodies and oil pan, and paragraph 5-23 (g) for installation of these units.
Removal of 1954 Buick Reaction Shaft Flange, Oil Pump, Accumulators, and Clutch
NOTE: The converter and bell housing (subpar. c) and the valve and servo body (subpar. d) must be removed.
- Loosen; but do not remove caps on both accumulators.
- Remove the bolts which attach the accumulators and the oil pump cover but do not remove the stud nuts which attach these parts. See figure 5-34.
- Tap very lightly on rear of accumulator bodies with fiber mallet to loosen reaction shaft flange, then remove the assembly and gasket. Leave input shaft in place in transmission.
- Check reaction flange gasket for good imprint and freedom from damage which would cause an oil leak at this point.
- Pull the input shaft and clutch hub front thrust washer from the clutch assembly, then remove the clutch assembly. See figure 5-35.
- Compress the low band with the operating lever while applying Band Clip J 2595 across the strut flanges of the band. Release the lever and remove low band, then remove the struts which will drop into case. See figure 5-36.
- Remove the low band operating lever by threading a 1/4″-20 cap screw into the lever shaft and pulling shaft out of case.
- See paragraph 5-18 for overhaul of front oil pump and reaction flange, paragraph 5-19 for overhaul of accumulators, paragraph 5-20 for overhaul of clutch, and paragraph 5-23 (e, f) for installation of these units.
Removal of 1954 Buick Torque Ball and Universal Joint
NOTE: None of the preceding operations are required for removal of torque ball and universal joint.
- Remove the 1954 Buick torque ball rubber boot.
- Remove attaching bolts, then remove the torque ball with inner and outer retainers, and all paper shims. See figure 5-37. Do not lose the paper shims which govern the adjustment of torque ball.
- Remove speedometer driven gear and sleeve assembly.
- Place transmission shift lever on cross shaft and push lever forward while turning universal joint until the locking pawl engages the parking lock ratchet wheel.
- Remove universal joint bolt, lockwasher and fiat washer, using a 3/4″socket wrench and extension.
- Pull universal joint from output shaft, using Universal Joint Puller J 682-A if joint cannot be removed by hand. See figure 4-32.
- Remove 1954 Buick dynaflow transmission shift lever.
- See paragraph 5-23 (h) for installation of universal joint and torque ball.
Removal of 1954 Buick Rear Bearing Retainer and Parking Lock Ratchet Wheel
NOTE: Only the torque ball and universal joint (subpar. f) and oil pan need be removed.
- Disconnect valve operating rod from upper operating lever if not previously done. See figure 5-31.
- Remove universal joint retaining ring from output shaft, using hammer and large screwdriver as shown in figure 5-38. Use care to avoid nicking output shaft as nicks will damage rear bearing retainer bushing during removal of retainer.
- Remove retaining bolts, then remove rear bearing retainer and gasket. Check gasket for evidence of oil leakage.
- Using snap ring pliers, remove ratchet wheel outer retaining ring, slide wheel from output shaft, and remove inner retaining ring. See figure 5-39.
- See paragraph 5-21 for overhaul of rear bearing retainer and paragraph 5-23 (d) for installation.
Removal of Rear Oil Pump and Lubrication Oil Pressure Regulator Valve
NOTE: Rear bearing retainer (subpar. g) must be removed.
- Remove retaining bolts then remove pump body, which contains the pump gears. Check gaskets for indication of oil leakage.
- Remove the drive key, then use pointed tool to remove the rubber cushion which is located under drive key in the output shaft.
- Remove the rear pump plate and gasket if they can be removed from the case without prying. If plate is stuck, it can be tapped out after removal of the planetary gear set. Check gasket for indication of oil leakage.
- Remove the lubrication oil pressure regulator valve seat from transmission case, using the locally prepared drag link socket shown in figure 5-40. Remove valve and spring.
- See paragraph 5-18 for inspection of rear oil pump and paragraph 5-23 (c) for installation.
Removal of 1954 Buick Planetary Gear Set, Reverse Ring Gear and Reverse Band
NOTE: All of the proceeding operations must be performed before removal of planetary gear set.
- Remove planetary gear set through front of case. See figure 5-41.
- Remove the reverse ring gear, also the two planet carrier thrust washers if these did not come out with planetary gear set.
- If rear oil pump plate and gasket were not previously removed, tap them out with hammer handle from front side of case.
- Thread a 1/4″-20 bolt into the reverse band anchor shaft to pull it from transmission case; then remove the operating lever. Rotate the reverse band until the anchor can be disengaged, then remove this part. See figure 5-42.
- Compress ends of reverse band and apply Band Installing Clip J 2595 across the strut flanges, then remove band.
- Remove the reverse ring gear thrust washer from case.
- See paragraph 5-22 for overhaul of planetary gear set and paragraph 5-23 (b) for installation.
5-15 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK TORQUE CONVERTER UNIT
Disassembly of 1954 Buick Torque Converter Units
- Pry retaining ring out of groove in first turbine, insert screwdriver in a hole in the disk and lift disk and hub assembly out of first turbine. See figure 5-43.
- Lift the second turbine and carrier assembly out of first turbine.
- Remove four bolts with lockwashers and the pinion pin lock plate from second turbine. See figure 5-44. It is not necessary to remove the turbine from carrier at this time.
- Remove pins, then remove the four planet pinions and thrust washers from turbine carrier. Remove bearing rollers (22) from each pinion. See figure 5-44.
- Remove ball bearing from rear side of converter stator, push the free wheel roller race out of the free wheel cam in front side of stator, then remove all rollers, cups, and springs from the cam. See figure 5-45.
- Pry the pilot bearing retaining ring out of its groove in hub of converter pump cover, then push the pilot bearing and bearing retainer out of the hub. See figure 5-46.
Inspection of 1954 Buick Torque Converter Parts
- Clean and inspect ball bearings as described in paragraph 1-10. Wash all other parts in clear solvent and dry thoroughly.
- Inspect all planetary gear teeth, thrust washers, bushings, and related bearing surfaces for excessive wear, scoring or other damage.
- Inspect free wheel roller springs for distortion and check rollers and race for nicks or burrs. Small nicks or burrs should be removed with an Arkansas stone and polished with crocus cloth.
- Inspect converter pump, turbines and stator for damaged or cracked vanes.
- Inspect rear edge of first turbine hub (at ring gear) and the mating thrust surface on second turbine (around carrier) for wear, scoring or other damage. Inspect turbine carrier for excessive wear or other damage.
- If second turbine or the carrier must be replaced, use care in separating them to avoid damage to the good part.
With second turbine suitably supported, tap carrier free of counterbore in turbine, using hammer and a hardwood dowel or other soft punch. Do not drive against surface of thrust boss in carrier. See figure 5-47.
- Inspect converter pump hub for scores and for wear caused by the front pump seal. If pump is suspected of leaking oil it may be tested as described in subparagraph d.
- Replace all worn or damaged parts.
Testing Converter Pump for Oil Leakage
- Prepare a plate with rubber washer to close the opening in converter pump hub, as shown in figure 5-48. The bolt head should be brazed to the plate to seal the bolt hole, and the 1/8″ thick rubber washer should be cemented to the plate.
- Install plate with washer over inside surface of pump hub (fig. 5-49), then install pump cover with seal and tighten all bolts to 25-30 ft. lbs. torque in sequence shown in figure 5-102.
- Install large plug with gasket in hub of pump cover, install one drain plug, and install a Barrett fitting No. 365 in other drain hole. Tighten all parts securely. See figure 5-49.
- Attach air hose to Barrett fitting, fill pump with compressed air at 80 to 100 lbs./sq in. and submerge pump in water tank. Air bubbles will appear at any point where oil leakage exists.
CAUTION: After a pump cover seal is used in this test it should not be used when rebuilding transmission.
Assembly of 1954 Buick Torque Converter Units
- Place the input shaft pilot bearing retainer in the hub of converter pump cover with the shouldered side upward, push the pilot bearing into hub of cover until the outer race bears against the shoulder in hub, then install retaining ring. See figure 5-46.
- If the stator was replaced, make certain that new stator has correct number of vanes-12 vanes for Series 40 or 20 vanes for all other models. See figure 5-5.
- Install springs and cups and free wheel roller race in the cam on front side of converter stator, then use a suitable thin blade to depress the cup and spring while inserting each of the free wheel rollers. See figures 5-50 and 5-45.
- Install the ball bearing in rear side of stator, using care to start it squarely into place. The bearing must be fully seated in the counterbored recess and the outer race must be free to turn. See figure 5-45.
- If second turbine was separated from the carrier, make certain that counterbored recess in turbine and mating surfaces of carrier are clean and free of burrs, and apply a film of oil to these surfaces.
- Support the carrier on suitable blocks, install several pinion pins to serve as pilots, then place turbine in position so that carrier is squarely started into recess in turbine.
- Use a hammer and hardwood dowel or other soft punch to tap the turbine down over the carrier. Avoid distortion of turbine by using light blows applied midway between holes and alternated from side to side to keep parts square with each other. See figure 5-51.
NOTE: If turbine cannot be assembled on carrier with moderate force, remove it and check for burrs in counterbored recess.
- With turbine and carrier supported on wood blocks, hub side down, assemble and install the four pinions as follows:
- Place planet pinion on a thrust washer, install 22 needle bearing rollers in pinion and place a thrust washer on top of pinion. NOTE: A loading tool made locally of steel rod 3/8″ in diameter by 11/16”” long will simplify loading and installation of pinion. See figure 5-52.
- Place assembled pinion in carrier and install a pinion pin with notched end up. After loading tool is pushed out of carrier, slide a. block under pinion pin to hold it in place. Turn all pins so that notches face center of carrier. See figure 5-52.
- Install pinion pin lock plate so that it enters the notches of all pins, then install the four turbine-to-carrier bolts with lockwashers. See figure 5-44.
- Place second turbine and carrier assembly in first turbine, then install the first turbine disk and hub assembly over the second turbine. See figure 5-43, view B.
- Rotate disk until the ring gear meshes with the carrier pinions, then align driving lugs on disk with notches in first turbine and push the assembly all the way down into turbine.
- Note that the turbine disk retaining ring is “dished”. Place the ring in position with the “dish” upward so that the inner edge will bear firmly against the disk when the ring is engaged in the groove in first turbine. See figure 5-53.
- Start one end of ring into groove in turbine, then twist the ring upward as shown in figure 5-53 to lay the ring flat on the disk so that it can be progressively entered into the groove all the way around.
- Make certain that the ring is fully seated in the groove and that inner edge bears against the turbine disk. Tap inner edge down against disk if it has raised up.
5-16 ALIGNMENT OF 1954 BUICK CONVERTER PUMP AND BELL HOUSING
Converter oil leaks, front oil pump body leaks, front oil pump noise, and excessive wear of front oil pump bushing and oil seal may be caused by: (1) Excessive run-out of flywheel face (2) Excessive run-out of converter pump hub (3) Misalignment of bell housing.
When any of these conditions are encountered and there is any doubt as to their true cause, check the flywheel, converter pump and bell housing as follows:
- Check run-out of flywheel face as described in paragraph 2-26 and make required corrections before proceeding further.
- Install converter pump and cover on flywheel and tighten mounting bolts to 25-30 ft. lbs. torque. Install bell housing on crankcase.
- Prepare a special dial indicator clamp by welding a piece of %6″ x 3″ drill rod to a 1″ C-clamp. Use the special clamp and Sleeve KM0-30-K to mount Dial Indicator KM0-30-B so that indicator stem bears against the pump hub as shown in figure 5-54.
- Turn flywheel and note indicator reading.
Run-out of pump hub should not exceed .012″. If run-out exceeds .012″, replace pump and recheck run-out.- Attach the special dial indicator clamp to the oil pump driving lug on rear end of converter pump hub. CAUTION: Do not clamp to bearing surface of hub. Mount Dial Indicator KM0-30-B to bear against rear face of bell housing at a radius of 3 3/4″. See figure 5-55.
- Turn flywheel, making sure that crankshaft end thrust is held in one direction, and note run-out of bell housing face as shown by dial indicator. Run-out should not exceed .005″.
- If run-out of bell housing face exceeds .005”, cement paper shims of proper thickness to rear face of crankcase to bring run-out of housing face to .005″ or less, with all bolts securely tightened.
- Mount dial indicator and Hole Attachment KM0-30-F to bear against inner edge of pilot hole in bell housing. See figure 5-56. Runout of pilot hole should not exceed .004″.
- If run-out of pilot hole exceeds .004″, remove bell housing, remove the two dowels, and reinstall bell housing, leaving bolts just loose enough to permit shifting housing by tapping with a lead hammer.
- Set up dial indicator as shown in figure 5-56 and bring pilot hole of bell housing within .004″ run-out by tapping in required direction with lead hammer. If it is not possible to move housing far enough, remove housing and drill bolt holes with 1/2″ drill.
- When bell housing is placed so that pilot hole run-out is .004″ or less, tighten all bolts, then ream the two dowel holes through housing and crankcase, using 17/32″ Reamer J 2548-3 and Ratchet J 808-6.
- Remove bell housing and install oversize dowels J 808-5 in crankcase.
5-17 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY OF VALVE AND SERVO BODIES
Disassembly of 1954 Buick Valve Body
CAUTION: The valves have sharp edges which can cut fingers if improperly handled. As these parts are removed wrap them separately in clean clothes to avoid damage through contact with other parts.
- Remove safety nuts and washers from studs, then lift the valve body and gasket from servo body. Remove shift control valve from valve body. Check gasket for evidence of oil leakage.
- Remove the rear pump delivery check valve and spring from servo body to avoid losing these nuts.
- Remove the large pressure regulator valve plug from valve body, using care because of the heavy spring pressure behind the plug. Remove the two springs and spring seat. See figure 5-61.
- Remove the small valve plug and remove the pressure regulator valve from body.
- Remove valve body plate and gasket, then remove the front pump delivery check valve and spring. Check gasket for evidence of oil leakage.
Disassembly of Servo Body
- Remove nut and lockwasher which attaches the lower valve operating lever to the upper lever shaft and remove both levers. See figure 5-60.
- Remove servo body spacer plate attaching screw at reverse servo which is in line with the low servo then place a 1″x1″x13″ wooden block across the low and reverse servo spring seats. See figure 5-57.
- Hold the block down firmly while removing the remaining spacer plate attaching screws, then carefully release pressure on block to allow servo springs to expand. This operation must be done carefully to avoid springing the spacer plate or letting the servo springs fly out. Remove spacer plate and gasket. Check gasket for indication of oil leakage.
- Remove reverse and low servo piston spring seats, springs and pistons. Remove check ball from reverse servo feed channel. See figure 5-59.
Cleaning and Inspection of Valve and Servo Parts
- Thoroughly wash valve and servo bodies with clean solvent, dry and blow out all passages with air. Wash other parts and dry thoroughly.
- Carefully inspect bodies for cracks, damage to gasket surfaces, scores in piston and valve cylinders, or other damage which would render these parts unfit for use.
- Inspect surfaces and shoulders of shift control valve and pressure regulator valve. Surfaces must be free of nicks, scores, or deep scratches. A valve must be replaced if the sharp edges of shoulders are marred or rounded because such conditions will permit fine particles of foreign matter to work in between the part and the body and cause sticking. Check valves on surface plate and replace if bent.
- Worn or damaged piston seals should be replaced. When a new seal is installed on a piston make sure that the lip fits over the smaller diameter land. See figure 5-58.
- Thoroughly clean oil screen and check for any cracks or holes which would allow dirt to pass through.
Assembly of Servo Body
- Oil and install the low and reverse servo piston assemblies in servo body. To avoid curling or damaging edge of piston seal, start each piston into cylinder at an angle then turn piston slightly as it is straightened and pushed into cylinder. See figure 5-59. Check pistons for free movement in cylinders.
- Install the small return spring with small end against the low servo piston. Install the large return spring with the large end against the reverse servo piston. Place spring seats on upper ends of both springs. See figure 5-59.
- Place check ball in reverse servo feed channel. See figure 5-59.
- Install a new spacer plate gasket and place spacer plate in position over spring seats. Place a 1″ x 1″ x 13″ wooden block across spring seats to compress the springs while installing the spacer plate screws (fig. 5-57). Tighten screws uniformly to avoid distorting spacer plate.
- Insert valve operating upper lever shaft through bearing in servo body. With upper lever pointing away from low servo, place lower lever on shaft as shown in figure 5-60, then install lockwasher and nut.
Assembly of Valve Body
- Place front pump delivery check valve spring in body with large end down and place check valve on spring with ridged side up. See figure 5-61.
- Install valve body plate and a new gasket, making sure that check valve is seated against plate and is not caught under gasket.
- Place the pressure regulator spring seat on the inner spring, then install spring seat, inner and outer springs and the large plug in valve body. Tighten plug to 20-25 ft. lbs. torque.
- See that oil orifice in pressure regulator valve end land is clear, then install valve with this land outward. Install plug and tighten to 20-25 ft. lbs. torque.
- Install shift control valve with slotted end on same end of valve body as the large pressure regulator plug.
- Install rear pump delivery .check valve in its seat in servo body, ridged face inward, and place valve spring on valve with large end up.
- Install a new gasket and the valve body on servo body, using care to keep pump delivery check valve spring below the gasket, then install plain washers and safety nuts on two studs adjacent to the control valve. Tighten stud nuts evenly to 11-15 ft. lbs. torque.
- See paragraph 5-23 (g) for installation of valve and servo bodies.
5-18 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK REACTION SHAFT FLANGE AND OIL PUMPS
Disassembly of Front Oil Pump and 1954 Buick Reaction Shaft Flange
- Remove high and low/ accumulators from reaction shaft flange, using care to prevent the retaining pin and check ball from dropping out of high accumulator and being lost. Check gaskets for indication of oil leakage.
- Before removing front oil pump check the nuts for tightness -loose nuts would be the cause of oil leakage around the pump. Remove front oil pump body and gears, tapping body lightly with mallet to free it, if necessary.
- Remove front oil pump cover and gasket from reaction shaft flange, and check gasket for evidence of oil leakage.
- If the check ball located in clutch feed passage of reaction shaft flange is free to drop out, remove ball to avoid loss in handling parts. Do not remove if securely retained by peened edge of hole. See figure 5-62.
Cleaning and Inspection of Front and Rear Oil Pumps
- Wash pump parts in clean solvent and dry thoroughly.
- Check mounting faces of pump bodies, gears, front pump cover and rear pump cover plate for excessive wear.
- Inspect front oil pump bushing. If bushing is loose or excessively worn replace the pump assembly.
- If front oil pump bushing is loose or excessively worn, or pump was noisy always check for flywheel run-out, converter pump hub run-out, and misalignment of bell housing as described in paragraph 5-16.
- Inspect the front pump oil seal but replace it only if there is definite evidence of leakage or damage. Drive out defective seal with a punch. Lightly coat outside of new seal with No. 3 Permatex, start seal squarely into pump body with deep groove in seal retainer outward and tap into place with hardwood block and mallet. Wipe off excess Permatex.
- Place a straight edge on face of pump body and check side clearance of gears with feeler gauge. See figure 5-63. Clearance should be .001″ to .0025″ on front pump and .001″ to .002″ on rear pump.
- Insert feeler gauge between crescent and driven gear to check clearance, which should be .005″ to .009″ on front pump and .0045″ to .007” on rear pump. See figure 5-64, view A.
- Insert feeler gauge between crescent and driving gear to check clearance, which should be .010″ to .016″ on front pump and .006″ to .012″ on rear pump. See figure 5-64, view B.
- Check front pump cover and rear pump cover plate for depth of wear caused by the gears. Replace the part if depth of wear exceeds .001″ or surface is scored.
Cleaning and Inspection of 1954 Buick Reaction Shaft Flange
- Wash flange in clean solvent, dry thoroughly and blow out all passages with air.
- Inspect surfaces of reaction shaft flange and transmission case for nicks or burrs and remove with mill file.
- Inspect the bronze bushing on rear hub of reaction shaft flange and the cast iron sealing sleeve pressed into the hub. If these parts are worn excessively or scored, replace reaction shaft flange.
- Inspect the oil sealing rings on hub of reaction shaft flange and replace if damaged in any way.
- Check all studs for tightness and replace any with damaged threads. If stud threads are stripped in reaction shaft flange, it will be necessary to tap out the hole for installation of step studs which are available. The 5/16″-18 step studs have a 3/8″-16 thread on the flange end. The 3/8″-16 step studs have a 7/16″-14 thread on the flange end. A 3/8″-16 and a 7/16″-14 tap are required for installation of these step studs.
NOTE: If reaction shaft flange is replaced, stamp transmission identification number in lower edge of new part in same place as on original flange. See figure 5-1.
Assembly of Front Oil Pump and Reaction Shaft Flange
- Install check ball in clutch feed passage if ball was removed, then install a new gasket and the pump cover on reaction shaft flange. See figure 5-62.
- Lubricate and install gears in front pump body. The driving gear must be installed with the bevelled side outward so that this side will be against the cover when pump is installed. See figure 5-64. Reversing this gear in pump body will result in severe damage to the transmission.
- Install oil pump on cover so that the two dowel pins engage holes in cover, then install nuts with lockwashers. Tighten nuts to approximately 5 ft. lbs. torque in the sequence shown in figure 5-65 and then tighten in same sequence to 25-30 ft. lbs. Tighten cover attaching stud nut to 25-30 ft. lbs. torque.
- See paragraph 5-23 (f) for installation of front pump and reaction shaft flange assembly.
5-19 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK ACCUMULATORS
- Remove retaining pin and check ball from high accumulator body. The low accumulator does not have the check ball.
- Remove the pipe plug, cap, gasket, spring and piston from accumulator body. Keep parts separated so that same parts will be reinstalled in same body. See figure 5-66.
- Wash accumulator parts in clean solvent, dry thoroughly, and blow out all passages with air. Examine all parts of each accumulator for excessive wear, scoring, or other damage.
- Remove any nicks or burrs from pistons or valve with an Arkansas stone; however, do not round the sharp edges of lands on pistons and valves. If the sharp edges are marred or rounded foreign particles may wedge between the part and the body and cause sticking.
- With parts clean and dry, install pistons and check for free sliding as body is tipped back and forth.
- Check mounting surface of body with a straight edge. If surface is uneven it may be trued up by moving body in a circular motion over emery cloth placed on a surface plate. Thoroughly wash body to remove all traces of emery.
- If the body or piston is worn or damaged, or piston does not slide freely in body after all burrs are removed, replace accumulator assembly. The body and piston are not furnished separately for service replacement.
- Lubricate each piston and install it in the accumulator body from which it was removed. Start piston squarely into body; do not tap or force it into body.
- Install proper springs in each body as shown in figure 5-66, then install caps with new gaskets. Caps will be tightened later-do not clamp accumulator in vise to tighten caps.
- Install pipe plugs in both accumulator bodies and install check ball and retaining pin in the high accumulator body. See figure 5-66.
- See paragraph 5-23 (f) for installation of accumulators.
5-20 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW CLUTCH
Disassembly of 1954 Buick Dynaflow Clutch
- Remove reaction gear flange retainer ring with screwdriver and remove the 3 flange driving keys with pointed tool. See figure 5-67.
- Remove the low range reaction gear, thrust washer, clutch hub, and 10 clutch plates from drum. See figure 5-67.
- Install Clutch Spring Compressor J 2590 in assembled drum, placing the slot in compressor ring over the ends of spring seat retaining ring. Compress clutch spring sufficiently to remove the retaining ring. See figure 5-68.
- Release pressure on clutch spring, making sure that spring seat does not engage retaining ring groove in drum, then remove spring compressor, spring seat and spring.
- Remove piston from drum. It may be necessary to rap the open end of drum against a block of wood to remove the piston.
Cleaning and Inspection of 1954 Buick Dynaflow Clutch and Input Shaft
- Wash all parts in clean solvent and dry thoroughly. Use only gasoline or kerosene to clean clutch plates and bands-DO NOT use any chemical degreasers or other commercial solvents.
- Inspect all clutch plates and replace any that are scored, burned, warped or’ worn excessively. Check fit of any new internally splined plates on clutch hub to make certain that they slide freely on hub. Tight plates will prevent full disengagement of the clutch.
- Inspect drum for cracks or scores. Inspect oil sealing ring on hub of drum and replace it if damaged. To remove ring, apply finger pressure at points indicated by arrows in figure 5-69, in order to unlock the ends by depressing one end and raising the other. Use the same method to lock the ends during installation of new ring.
- Inspect clutch piston outer seal and replace if hardened, broken, or has turned edges. Install new seal with lip extending over the smaller diameter land of piston. See figure 5-70.
- Make sure that small bleed hole in drum is open and that check ball is staked in place but free to move in recess.
- Inspect the low band. If band lining is worn smooth so that the grooves are gone replace the band.
- Inspect input shaft splines, bearing surfaces and oil seal ring. Replace either part if excessively worn or damaged.
Assembly of 1954 Buick Dynaflow Clutch
- Apply light oil to the piston outer seal and the inside of drum, then install piston carefully to avoid distorting or turning the lip of seal. When piston is fully installed in drum, the top of piston will be approximately flush with the shoulder on inside of drum.
- Place clutch spring in piston and place spring seat and seat retaining ring on spring. Install Clutch Spring Compressor J 2590 (fig. 4-68) and compress spring until the retaining ring can be snapped into the groove in hub of drum, then remove the spring compressor.
- Place reaction gear on bench with flange upward, then install clutch hub thrust washer and clutch hub over the hub of reaction gear, with open end of clutch hub facing up. See figure 5-71.
- Separate the internally splined (faced) clutch plates from the externally splined (plain steel) clutch plates. Internally splined plates are flat and may be installed in either direction. Externally splined plates are “dished” and all these plates must be installed with the “dish” in the same direction; however, the “dish” may be either up or down. Check each plate for “dish” with a straight edge, figure 5-72, and stack plates so that all are “dished” in same direction.
- Install an internally splined clutch plate over clutch hub, next to gear flange, then install an externally splined plate. Alternately install the remaining plates, making sure that externally splined plates are “dished” in same direction. If properly installed, the top plate will be externally splined.
- Place the drum and clutch piston assembly over the reaction gear flange so that the driving key recesses in drum and flange are approximately aligned. See figure 5-73, view A. Press the drum evenly into place over the reaction gear flange.
- Complete the alignment of driving key recesses by tapping the reaction gear flange, then install the 3 driving keys and the reaction gear flange retainer ring. See figure 5-73, view B.
- See paragraph 5-23 (e) for installation of clutch and input shaft.
5-21 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION, ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK BEARING RETAINER, TORQUE BALL, AND UNIVERSAL JOINT
Disassembly of 1954 Buick Rear Bearing Retainer
- Through breather opening in bearing retainer remove the snap fastener which connects the valve operating rod clevis to the valve operating cross shaft, then remove rod and clevis assembly through front end of bearing retainer. See figure 5-74.
- Disconnect the parking lock operating rod from the cross shaft by unscrewing the rod end from cross shaft lever. The rod end is provided with a lockwasher. See figure 5-74.
- Remove cross shaft bearing, using a box wrench; a socket which does not fully engage bearing, or an end wrench will distort the bearing. Remove the cross shaft.
- Screw a 1/4″-20 bolt into the parking lock operating lever shaft and the lock pawl shaft and pull these parts from bearing retainer, then remove the lock pawl and lever assembly. See figure 5-74.
Cleaning and Inspection of 1954 Buick Rear Bearing Retainer Parts
- Wash all parts in clean solvent and dry thoroughly.
- Inspect valve operating cross shaft and bearing for excessive wear. Remove the rubber seal from bearing and discard it.
- Inspect the rear bearing retainer bushing for scoring or excessive wear. Insert the output shaft in bushing and check the clearance, which should be .001″ to .006″. Replace the bushing if it is excessively worn, using Bushing Remover and Replacer J 2997. See figure 5-75. Reaming to size is not required.
- Inspect the parking lock pawl and ratchet wheel for cracks and worn teeth that would prevent positive locking.
- If any parking lock parts need to be replaced, remove the snap ring and separate the parts. When reassembled, the parts must be located as shown in figure 5-76.
Inspection and Repair of 1954 Buick Universal Joint and Torque Ball Parts
- Inspect universal joint for wear and play between spider pins and the bushings. Allowable play is .002″ to .004″.
- Check fit of universal joint yokes on the output and propeller shafts. Allowable backlash of rear yoke on propeller shaft splines is .0005″ to .0045″. The front yoke must be a tight fit, rotatively, on output shaft to prevent “snap” when alternating car movement between forward and reverse.
- Inspect rear yoke of universal joint. Rear yoke and bushing in torque ball must be free of scores and not worn excessively; clearance between these parts should be .004″ to .006″.
- Clean and inspect spherical surfaces of torque ball and both retainers. If these are scored or pitted the parts should be replaced.
Assembly of Rear Bearing Retainer
- Install parking lock pawl and lever assembly in rear bearing retainer, then install the lock pawl shaft and operating lever with tapped ends outward. See figure 5-74.
- Install the valve operating cross shaft, and cross shaft bearing. Install a new seal in the bearing, with grooved side facing inward.
- Connect the parking lock operating rod to cross shaft lever, using a lockwasher on the threaded rod end. See figure 5-74. Do not connect the valve operating rod and clevis to cross shaft at this time.
- See paragraph 5-23 (d) for installation of rear bearing retainer.
5-22 DISASSEMBLY, INSPECTION ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK PLANETARY GEAR SET AND TRANSMISSION CASE
Disassembly of 1954 Buick Planetary Gear Set
- Remove three planet carrier screws and special lockwashers, using a %2″ hexagon (Allen) wrench. See figure 5-77. A used universal joint front yoke may be placed on output shaft and held with a bar while loosening the screws.
- Separate the front and rear ends of planet carrier by carefully tapping around the front flange while holding the unit clear of bench.
- Remove the sun gear rear thrust washer, which may be either on sun gear or stuck in rear end of carrier. Remove reverse sun gear. See figure 5-78.
- Remove the 3 low planet pinion assemblies, each consisting of a pinion, shaft, and bearing rollers retained at each end of pinion by steel thrust washers. See figure 5-78. A retaining ring snapped into a groove in shaft will hold the lower thrust washer in place as shaft is tapped out of carrier. The shaft is prevented from turning in carrier by a 3/32″ steel ball imbedded in end of shaft. Do not lose the steel ball.
- Remove the 3 reverse planet pinion assemblies which are similar to the low planet pinion assemblies and are removed in the same manner.
- Remove the thrust washers and shafts from pinions, then remove the bearing rollers. Note that the reverse planet pinions have a single set of rollers and the low planet pinions have two sets of rollers separated by a spacer. See figure 5-79.
Cleaning and Inspection of 1954 Buick Planetary Gear Set
- Wash all parts in clean solvent and dry thoroughly.
- Carefully inspect shaft and rollers for excessive wear. Replace if worn.
- Inspect reverse ring gear, sun gear, and pinions for wear; remove any nicks or burrs with Arkansas Stone.
- Inspect bushing in rear end of planet carrier, and replace it if worn or scored. The bushing may be removed with Bushing Remover J 3197 and new bushing may be installed, either end first, by using Bushing Replacer J 2996. See figure 5-80.
Reaming to size is not required.
- Inspect reverse band and replace it if cracked or lining is worn so that grooves are gone. Inspect reverse band anchor for cracks.
Cleaning and Inspection of 1954 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Case
- Wash case thoroughly and blow out all passages.
- Carefully inspect case for cracks, breaks, and stripped threads in bolt holes.
- Inspect all machined surfaces for nicks or burrs and smooth off with a mill file.
- Inspect the bushing for wear and scoring. Insert planet carrier into bushing and check clearance with feeler gauge. If clearance is excessive due to wear of bushing, replace the bushing.
- To remove old bushing, place case over an opening with rear end down and drive bushing from case with Remover J 3175-1. To install new bushing place J 3175-2 in rear oil pump recess of case to serve as a pilot, slip bushing over J 3175-1 and drive bushing into case from front side until bushing is flush with front surface of wall which supports the bushing. Bushing must be installed with the wide deep ends of oil grooves toward rear side of case. See figure 5-81.
Assembly of 1954 Buick Planetary Gear Set
- Re-assemble planet pinions and shafts with bearing rollers and thrust washers. The bottom thrust washer goes between retaining ring on shaft and the end of pinion. Each reverse planet pinion contains 24 rollers. Each low planet pinion contains 20 rollers at each end separated by a spacer. See figure 5-79. Place a thrust washer on upper end of each assembly to hold rollers in place.
- Make sure that steel ball is embedded in each shaft to prevent turning in carrier, then install planet pinion assemblies in front end of planet carrier, using care to engage the steel balls in the notches in carrier. See figure 5-78.
- Install reverse sun gear and place bronze thrust washer on top of gear.
- Install rear end of planet carrier on the assembled front end, making sure that the assembly marks on both parts are in alignment. These marks are numbers which are placed over the parting line during production of the carrier.
- Install the 3 screws with special lockwashers and tighten to 25-30 ft. lbs. torque with a 7/32″ hexagon (Allen) wrench.
- Install reverse ring gear on planetary gear set.
- See paragraph 5-23 (b) for installation of planetary gear set.
5-23 ASSEMBLY OF 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION FROM MAJOR PARTS AND UNITS
General Instructions
- Before starting to assemble the transmission make certain that all parts are absolutely clean. Keep hands and tools clean to avoid getting dirt into assembly. If work is stopped before assembly is completed cover all openings with clean cloths.
- All moving parts should be given a light coating of 10-W oil before installation. Thrust washers may be held in place with vaseline or chassis lubricant, sparingly applied.
- Do not take a chance on used gaskets and seals-use new ones to avoid oil leaks.
- Use care to avoid making nicks or burrs on parts, particularly at bearing surfaces and surfaces where gaskets are used.
- is extremely important to tighten all parts evenly and in proper sequence, to avoid distortion of parts and leakage at gaskets and other joints. Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten all bolts and nuts to specified torque and in the specified sequence.
- Prepare two 5/16″ x 2 1/2″ guide pins and two 3/8″ x 1 3/8″ guide pins with screwdriver slot in plain end, as shown in figure 5-82. These will be used for alignment of parts during assembly.
Installation of 1954 Buick Planetary Gear Set
- Install reverse ring gear rear thrust washer in transmission case.
- Compress ends of reverse band with Band Installing Clip J 2595 and install in case. See figure 5-83. Remove the clip. NOTE: Reverse band does not have strut locating pins in end slow band has pins.
- Rotate the reverse band toward servo opening, insert anchor through opening and engage with hooked end of band, then rotate band and anchor back to normal position.
- Hold band operating lever (with offset end) in place with strut shoulder toward inside of case, and insert anchor shaft through case, anchor, and lever. Tapped end of shaft must be outward. If adjustment screw is not centered in servo opening, the low band operating lever has been installed by mistake. See figure 5-84.
- Install ring gear over planet carrier and place planet carrier front (steel) thrust washer on carrier with the three tangs engaged in holes in carrier. See figure 5-85.
- Install planet carrier rear (bronze) thrust washer in case with the three tangs engaged in holes in case, then install assembled planetary gear set in transmission case. If gear set is properly installed and thrust washers are in place, the end of output shaft journals will be flush with rear end of transmission case bushing.
Installation of Rear Oil Pump and Lubrication Oil Pressure Regulator Valve
- Place gasket and rear oil pump plate in recess in transmission case and align the bolt holes, which are not equally spaced.
- Install oil pump drive key cushion (rubber) and drive key m output shaft, then install driving gear to engage the key. Install old gear in same position as before removal-install a new gear either way. See figure 5-86.
- Lubricate both pump gears and pump body, then install driven gear and body over the driving gear and align bolt holes.
- Install pump bolts with lockwashers, tighten evenly to 5 ft. lbs. torque in sequence shown in figure 5-87 (A), then tighten in same sequence to 25-30 ft. lbs. torque.
- Turn output shaft to make sure pump operates freely.
- Install the lubrication oil pressure regulator valve spring, valve and valve seat in transmission case. Tighten valve seat with locally prepared drag link socket shown in figure 5-40.
Installation of 1954 Buick Parking Lock Ratchet Wheel and Re.ar Bearing Retainer
- Install a retaining ring in the forward groove in output shaft, install ratchet wheel, then install retaining ring in rearward groove in output shaft. See figure 5-87.
- Insert valve operating rod through square hole in front face of rear bearing retainer and connect clevis to cross shaft lever with snap fastener. Socket on forward end of operating rod must face bottom of bearing retainer.
- Carefully examine splined end of output shaft, particularly adjacent to the groove for universal joint retaining ring. Remove burrs with a mill file to prevent damage to bushing in rear bearing retainer when this part is installed.
- Install rear bearing retainer and gasket on transmission case. Use lock washers on attaching bolts and tighten bolts evenly to 35- 40 ft. lbs. torque.
- Install universal joint retaining ring in the groove in output shaft.
Installation of Low Band, Clutch and Input Shaft
- Install the low band operating lever and shaft. Strut shoulder of lever must be toward inside of case and tapped end of shaft must be outward. See figure 5-88.
- With the assembly standing on end of rear bearing retainer, install a wooden block (1″x2″x3 1/2″) as shown in figure 5-89. Set both low band struts in position on block, with plain ends engaging strut shoulder of operating lever and groove in anchor shaft and with notched ends together and about 3/16″ from wall of case. Spread struts as far apart as possible.
- Compress ends of low band with Band Installing Clip J 2595 (fig. 5-89). NOTE: A used band must be reinstalled in original position heaviest wear will be at anchor end. A new band can be installed either way.
- Install band in case with ends between the struts and resting on the wooden block. Apply the operating lever to hold struts and band, remove clips and block, then press band down until the locating pins engage the notches in both struts.
- Place reaction gear bronze thrust washer centrally over the sun gear. See figure 5-90.
- Install clutch assembly. If drum binds against low band so that clutch does not go all the way down, use a hooked wire to lift the band on side opposite struts.
- Place bronze thrust washer on front face of clutch hub, then use a flashlight to make sure that all four thrust washers are centrally located so that input shaft can be inserted.
- Make sure that ends of input shaft oil seal ring are properly locked, then install input shaft. It may be necessary to wiggle the shaft to get it through all four thrust washers.
Installation of 1954 Buick Reaction Shaft Flange, Front Oil Pump, and Accumulators
- Install a 5/16” guide pin (fig. 5-82) in accumulator bolt hole at each end of flange on transmission case. See figure 5-91.
- Place reaction shaft flange gasket in position on case so that all holes in gasket and case are aligned. Gasket can be incorrectly installed.
- Make certain that oil seal rings are on flange hub, then install flange assembly on case using care to avoid damaging oil seal rings. See figure 5-91.
- Place accumulator gaskets in position so that holes match the holes in reaction shaft flange. Install low accumulator on same side as low band operating lever and install high accumulator on opposite side of flange, first making sure that check ball and retaining pin are in place in high accumulator body.
- Coat accumulator bolt threads with Permatex No. 3 (non-hardening) and install bolts and stud nuts with lockwasher, but do not tighten.
- Install 3 special bolts (3/8″-16×2″) with plain washers in positions marked 2, 3, 4 in figure 5-92. These bolts are for assembly purpose only. Install regular pump cover bolts, nuts, and lockwashers at positions marked 1, 5, 6. Coat threads of bolt No.5 with Permatex No.3.
- Referring to figure 5-92, tighten all bolts and nuts (1 through 14) to 5 ft. lbs. torque in the numerical sequence shown. Following the same sequence again, tighten bolts 1 through 4 to 35-40 ft. lbs. and the remaining bolts and nuts to 20-25 ft. lbs.
- Remove the three special bolts (2, 3, 4) and tighten accumulator body caps to 40-50 ft. lbs. torque.
- If edge of flange gasket projects beyond bottom surface of transmission case, carefully trim it flush, using a sharp knife.
Installation of Valve and Servo Body Assembly and Oil Pan
- With transmission laying bottom side up, raise the reverse band operating lever and insert the strut between shoulders on lever and end of band-rounded ends must be against lever and band. CAUTION: Do not lift the lever during the following steps because strut will fall into transmission case.
- Install two 5/16″ guide pins (fig. 5-82) in transmission case to guide each end of servo body, and install servo body spacer plate gasket over guide pins.
- Push shift control valve and lower operating lever inward to align the upper lever with opening in case and install the valve and servo body on transmission case. See figure 9-53. Engage pin in control valve with slot in operating lever.
- Install various length bolts with lockwashers according to depth of holes through valve and servo bodies. Use copper washer on center bolt adjacent to Suction pipe opening. See figure 5-91.
- Tighten all bolts to 5 ft. lbs. torque in the numerical sequence shown in figure 5-94. Repeating the same sequence, tighten all 1/4″ bolts and nuts to 11-15 ft. lbs. torque and all 5/16″ bolts to 15-20 ft. lbs. While tightening bolts and nuts adjacent to the shift control valve, operate the valve to make certain that it is not binding-it may be necessary to adjust some bolts to low limit on torque to prevent valve binding.
- Remove bolt No. 18 and nut No.9 and install cork gasket, suction pipe, retaining spring and support as shown in figure 5-95. Tighten bolt and nut to 11-15 ft. lbs. torque.
- Using Linkage Hook-Up Finger J 25 1, position the socket of valve operating rod under the ball of valve upper operating lever and pull upward until ball snaps into the socket. See figure 5-96.
- Temporarily install the shift lever on cross shaft and operate the valve linkage to make sure it works freely. Move lever toward front of transmission to engage parking lock pawl in the ratchet wheel. When pawl is fully engaged in the wheel, the pawl lock must be in full contact with pawl. See figure 5-97.
- Push the shift control valve away from the stop pin just enough to remove play from valve linkage; then check clearance between stop pin and end of valve, using feeler gauge. Clearance should be .030″ to .040″. See figure 5-97. When clearance is correct, the spring travel at end of shift lever will be 1/8″ to 3/16″. See figure 5-24.
- If clearance is not correct, adjust to obtain proper clearance by turning the clevis on valve operating rod working through breather opening.
- Tighten jam nut against clevis when adjustment is completed. Remove shift lever from cross shaft.
- Spread a thin coat of Permatex No.3 on transmission case only in the area where the case is cut away under the oil pan gasket. This is adjacent to the valve operating lever.
- Install a 5/16″ guide pin (fig. 5-82) at each end of transmission case and install a new oil pan gasket over guide pins. Install oil screen on suction pipe.
- Install oil pan with bolts and stud nuts provided with heavy duty internal-tooth lockwashers. Evenly tighten all bolts and nuts to 15-18 ft. lbs. torque.
Installation of 1954 Buick Universal Joint, Torque Ball, and Speedometer Driven Gear
- Engage the parking lock pawl in ratchet wheel.
- Make sure the universal joint retaining ring is fully seated in groove in output shaft, then install universal joint using Replacer J 855 to draw universal joint snug again::t retaining ring. See figure 4-33.
- Install universal joint plain washer, lockwasher, and bolt using 3/4″ socket and tighten bolt to 30-35 ft. lbs. torque. CAUTION: Make certain that oil passage in bolt is clear.
- Install speedometer driver gear and sleeve assembly in rear bearing retainer.
- Install and adjust torque ball to 15-25 pounds drag, then install torque ball boot as described in paragraph 4-12.
Installation of 1954 Buick Bell Housing and Torque Converter
- Install front oil pump seal ring around pump body against pump cover.
- Install bell housing, using lockwashers on bolts and stud. Sparingly coat threads of lower right side bolt with Permatex No. 3 because-the bolt hole opens into transmission case. Tighten bolts and stud nut evenly to 35-40 ft. lbs. torque.
- Install the converter pump on reaction shaft, turning it until lugs on pump hub enter the slots in front oil pump driving gear. See figure 5-30.
- Make sure that the ball bearing is properly seated in the converter stator, then install this unit on the reaction shaft while pushing against the roller race to keep it from sliding out of place. Install stator retaining ring in groove in reaction shaft. See figure 5-29.
- Install sun gear yoke in stator cam with bevelled side outward, install sun gear to engage the yoke, then install the bronze thrust washer on shaft.
- Place the tapered Expander J 5338-2 on end of input shaft. Use Driver J 5338-1 to push the second turbine retaining ring over the expander and shaft until it seats in groove in shaft. See figure 5-98.
- Support twin turbine assembly so that all weight rests on a block placed under center of second turbine.
- Attach Extension J 5339 to plunger of Dial Indicator KM0-30-B, then mount indicator on Support J 1013 with Sleeve KM0-30-K. Place indicator support on the protruding hub of the turbine carrier, adjust dial indicator so that the extension bears at 90 degrees against the ground surface on first turbine .hub, then set indicator at zero. See figure 5-99.
- Support converter pump cover on blocks in a horizontal position, lightly tap the input shaft pilot bearing down against the shoulder in hub of cover, and place a bronze thrust washer in recess at center of pump cover.
- Remove dial indicator and support from turbine assembly and set it firmly on the thrust washer on pump cover so that the indicator plunger extension bears against inner race of pilot bearing. See figure 5-100. Use care to avoid changing the – zero setting of dial indicator.
- The dial indicator should read between .002″ and .010 clockwise from zero because the distance measured in step 10 (fig. 5-100) must be .002″ to .010″ LESS than the distance measured in step 8 (fig. 5-99). This difference is required to give the first turbine proper end play or operating clearance in its position between the pump cover and the second turbine.
If the indicator does not read within specified limits, select another washer of proper thickness. Thrust washers are available under Group 4.127 as follows:
- Install twin turbine assembly on input shaft, turning it as required to mesh the planet pinions with the sun gear.
- Looking at front face of converter pump cover, select the three bolt holes (X) that are aligned with the center of the hub and one of the counterbored recesses adjacent to hub. Mark these holes for later installation of the flywheel-to-pump driving bolts. See figure 5-101.
- Install a new O-Ring seal on pump cover, making sure that surfaces are clean and that seal has even tension all around and is not twisted.
- Grease the selected thrust washer so it will adhere and place it in recess in cover, then install cover on pump so that the three marked driving bolt holes are not aligned with any hole in pump rim at which a balance weight is located.
- Install bolts with plain washers and special nuts in all but the three driving bolt holes, insert the shank of a 11/32″ drill through one bolt hole to align all holes, then tighten-bolts to approximately 5 ft. lbs. torque in numerical sequence shown in figure 5-102. Finally tighten bolts in same sequence to 25-30 ft. lbs. torque.
When tightening bolts, insert a wide screwdriver blade between flat side of bolt head and the pump to prevent a corner of bolt from digging into pump casting.
- Screw the socket set screw with lockwasher into the input shaft through opening in pump cover hub.
- Remove reverse band adjustment cover and shift into “Parking”. Pry up on reverse band operating lever with screw driver to lock input shaft, then tighten socket set screw to 25-30 ft.lbs. torque. See figure 5-103.
- Install large hex plug with gasket in hub of pump cover and tighten securely. Install adjustment cover and gasket.
1954 Buick Low and Reverse Band Adjustment
NOTE: The following adjustment must be very carefully performed since it is not possible to readjust the bands after transmission is installed in car.
- Loosen lock nut and turn adjusting screw clockwise until considerable resistance is felt, indicating that band is in full contact with the drum (low) or ring gear (reverse). See figure 5-104.
- Back off screw until just a trace of play can be felt by prying up on lock nut with screwdriver. From that point, back off screw six (6) complete turns and snug up the lock nut. See figure 5-104.
- After noting position of adjusting screw slot, tighten lock nut to 20-25 ft. lbs. torque. Remove torque wrench and check to make sure that adjusting screw did not turn.
- Install band adjustment covers and the breather with new gaskets. Tap covers and breather firmly into opening in rear bearing retainer.
- Install transmission shift lever on cross shaft with lockwasher and nut, hold lever forward while tightening nut, to avoid straining the internal linkage.
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