SECTION 9-D 1959 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1959 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1959 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained with reduced [...]
SECTION 7-C - 1959 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1959 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1959 Buick Tire Inflation and Inspection Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all 1959 Buick tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease [...]
SECTION 5-E - 1959 BUICK TRIPLE TURBINE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS, LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT 1959 BUICK TRIPLE TURBINE TRANSMISSION TEST, INSPECTION, ADJUSTMENT ON CAR 5-32 1959 BUICK TRIPLE TURBINE TRANSMISSION TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1959 Buick Triple Turbine transmission is reported, time and expense can usually be saved by first making [...]
SECTION 5-B - 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1959 Buick Twin Turbine transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in all [...]
SECTION 7-C 1958 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1958 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1958 Buick Tire Inflation and Inspection Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all 1958 Buick tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease of [...]
SECTION 5-C 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION Removal of 1958 Buick Variable Pitch Dynaflow Transmission Hoist front and rear of car and rest it solidly on stands placed under frame. Frame side rail should be at least [...]
SECTION 5-B 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1958 Buick Variable Pitch Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in [...]
SECTION 5-C 1957 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1957 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION Removal of 1957 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 [...]
SECTION 4-B 1957 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: 1957 Buick Synchromesh transmissions are standard and Dynaflow transmissions are optional on Series 40. Dynaflow is standard and Synchromesh is not available on Series 50-60-70. 4-7 1957 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1957 Buick Synchromesh Transmission Tightening Specifications [...]
SECTION 4-A 1957 BUICK CLUTCH 4-1 1957 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1957 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1957 Buick Clutch Specifications 1957 Buick Clutch Specifications 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1957 BUICK CLUTCH A single plate, dry disc clutch is used in cars equipped with synchromesh transmissions. The 1957 Buick clutch is [...]