SECTION 7-C 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1954 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1954 Buick Tire Inflation 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 riding comfort. Overinflation is [...]
SECTION 7-B 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 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 [...]
SECTION 7-A 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 7-1 1954 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 prevents accurate measurement [...]
SECTION 6-B 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE SERVICE PROCEDURES 6-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY It is not necessary to remove the 1954 Buick rear axle assembly for any of the repairs outlined in this section; however, these procedures can be used as outlined if the assembly is removed from the car. The [...]
SECTION 6-A 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-1 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. The 1954 Buick rear axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 5-B 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1954 Buick Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all ranges under appropriate driving conditions. The [...]
SECTION 5-A 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 5-1 1954 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS 1954 Buick Dynaflow Transmission Identification Number A production identification number is stamped into the lower edge of the reaction shaft flange directly to rear of the high (left) accumulator. The identification number consists of a letter followed by a number. See figure [...]
SECTION 4-B 1954 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT 4-7 1954 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1954 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications 1954 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specifications 1954 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specifications 1954 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Specification 1954 Buick Universal Joint and Speedometer Gears [...]
GROUP 4 - 1954 BUICK CLUTCH, S-M TRANSMISSION, UNIVERSAL JOINT 4-1 1954 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1954 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1954 Buick Clutch Specifications 1954 Buick Clutch Specifications 1954 Buick Clutch Specification 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1954 BUICK CLUTCH Single plate, dry disc clutches of two different designs [...]