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1951 Buick Brake Replacement and Repair

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SECTION 8-D 1951 BUICK BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 8-16 REPLACE OR RELINE 1951 BUICK BRAKE SHOES The most satisfactory method of replacing 1951 Buick brake lining is to install new shoe and lining assemblies. This insures brake shoes that are not distorted through use, and linings properly riveted to shoes and ground to correct radius [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Brake Service

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SECTION 8-C 1951 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES 8-8 FILLING 1951 BUICK BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER The fluid level must be maintained at 1/2" to 1" below top of master cylinder filler opening at all times. Low fluid level in master cylinder reservoir may permit air to be pumped into the brake pipes and wheel [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Brake Trouble Diagnosis

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SECTION 8-B 1951 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 8-5 TESTING 1951 BUICK BRAKES 1951 Buick brakes must be tested on dry, clean, reasonably smooth and level roadway. A true test of brake performance cannot be made if roadway is wet or greasy, or is covered with loose dirt so that all tires do not grip road [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Brake Specifications

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SECTION 8-A 1951 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 8-1 1951 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 1951 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Steering Gear and Tie Rods

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7-1 1951 BUICK STEERING GEAR AND TIE ROD 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 prevents accurate measurement of tightness. 1951 [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Wheel Alignment and Balance

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SECTION 6-D 1951 BUICK WHEEL BALANCE AND ALIGNMENT 6-26 1951 BUICK WHEEL AND TIRE BALANCE 1951 Buick Wheel and tire balance is the equal distribution of the weight of the wheel and tire assembly around the axis of rotation. Wheel unbalance is the principal cause of tramp and general car shake and roughness, and contributes somewhat [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Chassis Suspension Repair

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SECTION 6-C REPAIR OPERATIONS - 1951 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 6-13 REPLACE AND ADJUST 1951 BUICK STABILIZER LINK GROMMETS The construction of the 1951 Buick stabilizer links is clearly shown in figure 6-15. 1951 Buick Front Stabilizer Link-Sectional View To disassemble, remove nut from lower end of the link rod, then remove rod, spacer, retainers, [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Chassis Suspension Trouble Diagnosis

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SECTION 6-B 1951 BUICK TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS-CHASSIS SUSPENSION 6-9 ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR 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 others because of road and [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Chassis Suspension Specifications

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SECTION 6-A 1951 BUICK SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS CHASSIS SUSPENSION 6-1 1951 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 specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which [...]

2014 2014/11

1951 Buick Rear Axle Removal and Disassembly

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SECTION 5-C 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 5-7  1951 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION When to Remove Rear Axle Assembly The 1951 Buick rear axle assembly should be removed from the car before overhaul if there is external indication of damage to rear axle or third member housings or strut rods, or [...]

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