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 [...]
SECTION 5-C 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION Removal of 1956 Buick Dynaflow Transmission 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 [...]
SECTION 5-B 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS-ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1956 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 road [...]
SECTION 5-A 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 5-1 1956 BUICK DYNAFLOW GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1956 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 [...]
SECTION 4-B 1956 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: 1956 Buick Synchromesh Transmission is standard and Dynaflow transmission is optional on Series 40. Dynaflow is standard and Synchromesh is not available on Series 50-60-70. 4-7 1956 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications [...]
SECTION 4-A 1956 BUICK CLUTCH 4-1 1956 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Specifications 1956 Buick Clutch Specifications 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1956 BUICK CLUTCH A single plate, dry disc clutch is used in cars equipped with synchromesh transmissions. The 1956 Buick clutch is [...]
SECTION 3-G 1956 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR AND AUTOMATIC CHOKE 3-23 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1956 BUICK STROMBERG 2-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The WW Stromberg carburetor used on Series 40 engines is a 2-barrel down draft, offset bowl type. See figure 3-56. 1956 Buick Stromberg WW Carburetor Assembly It contains a float system, [...]
SECTION 3-H 1956 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-27 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1956 BUICK ROCHESTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Rochester Model 4GC used on the Series 50-60-70 engine is a 4-barrel downdraft type which provides the advantages of a compound installation of two 2-barrel carburetors in one compact unit. See figure 3-75. 1956 [...]
SECTION 3-F - 1956 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR 3-20 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION OF 1956 BUICK CARTER 4-BARREL CARBURETOR General Description The Carter Mod el WCFB carburetor used on the Series 50-60-70 engine is a 4-barrel downdraft type which provides the advantages of a compound installation of two 2-barrel carburetors in one compact unit. See figure [...]