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 9-C 1959 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1959 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1959 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1959 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must not be overfilled, however, as expansion [...]
SECTION 5-F - 1959 BUICK TRIPLE TURBINE TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-36 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF TRIPLE TURBINE TRANSMISSION 1959 Buick Triple Turbine Transmission 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 track [...]
SECTION 5-C - 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1959 BUICK TWIN TURBINE TRANSMISSION Removal of 1959 Buick Twin Turbine 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 [...]
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 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 9-C 1957 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES NOTE: See Paragraph 9-16 for 1957 Buick Power Brake Cylinder Service. 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1957 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1957 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1957 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from [...]
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 9-C 1956 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES NOTE: See Paragraph 9-16 for Power Brake Cylinder Service. 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1956 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1956 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must [...]