SECTION 9-D 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM General Description Wheel brake assemblies used with 1956 Buick power brake mechanism are identical with the regular brake equipment, except that a high pressure type of brake shoe lining is used. The 1956 Buick power brake unit consists of an air [...]
SECTION 9-B 1956 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1956 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1956 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1956 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are [...]
9-1 1956 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement of tightness. 1956 Buick [...]
SECTION 8-B 1956 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1956 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick Power Steering specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only: dry or [...]
SECTION 8-A 1956 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 8-1 1956 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which [...]
SECTION 7-C 1956 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1956 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1956 Buick Tire Inflation and Inspection Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease of handling and [...]
SECTION 7-B 1956 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR ON A 1956 BUICK General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in [...]
SECTION 7-A SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 7-1 1956 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick chassis suspension specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]
SECTION 6-B 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SERVICE PROCEDURES 6-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY It is not necessary to remove the 1956 Buick rear axle assembly for repair or replacement of a strut rod, an axle shaft, a wheel bearing, or a wheel bearing seal; however, the 1956 Buick rear axle [...]
SECTION 6-A 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-1 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightening without straining or distorting parts. These 1956 Buick rear axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]