SECTION 8-A MANUAL STEERING AND LINKAGE The manual steering gear and linkage for 1958 remains the same as was used in 1957. SECTION 8-B POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-1 PUMP SPECIFICATIONS Relief valve opening, psi: 975 to 1075 8-2 GENERAL DESCRIPTION Power steering for 1958 will be standard equipment on 50, 70 [...]
HYDRAULIC STEERING GEAR CHANGE A change has been made in the method of connecting the Hydraulic Steering Gear Valve to Cylinder Tubes at the valve end. The 90° universal fitting elbow and bolt previously used at the valve ends, has been changed to a straight in type fitting (union). See Figure 48. 1955 Buick [...]
1953 BUICK STEERING RATIOS 1953 Buick Steering Gear Ratios LOWER CONTROL ARM AND SHAFT ASSEMBLIES A change is being made by the Parts Department in the method of servicing the Lower Control Arm and Shaft Assemblies ("A" Frames) Group 6.168. At the present time, these parts are serviced completely assembled as the right [...]
POWER STEERING 1952 SERIES 50-70 Supplements Section 7-B, 1952 Shop Manual The following supplementary power steering information is intended to familiarize mechanic personnel with developments recently introduced: SERIES 50 Oil Reservoir The Series 50 power steering unit is similar, from a design and maintenance standpoint, with the Series 70 gear. The only notable exception is [...]
STEERING COLUMN RATTLES We have recently received complaints of a metallic rattle in the steering column jacket, just below the wheel, when the car is driven over rough pavement. This rattle is usually caused by loose lower thrust and plain washers at the base of the shift control lever housing due to excessive end play [...]
POWER STEERING GEAR THRUST BEARING ADJUSTMENT The present thrust bearing adjusting nut Gr. 6.531 Part No. 5664762 will be replaced on 1954 after jobs approximately September 1 by a Belleville Washer and thinner adjusting nut. The new washer and thin nut will simplify the worm adjustment of the gear because the nut needs only to [...]
LOWER COUPLING FLANGE ON STEERING GEAR 1957 MANUAL AND POWER GEARS For start of production on the 1957 Manual and Power Steering Gear Assemblies, the roll pin retaining the lower coupling flange will be hand staked. This production staking will not effect the present service removal procedure of the roll pin. Upon reinstallation of the [...]
With 1954 Buick Power Steering, you not only a quick assist for steering ease, you also have that firm, comforting "feel" of the road. Read more!
The following procedure is recommended for the 1953 Buick Removal of Power Steering Unit from cars equipped with the V-8 engine. NOTE: Protect the left fender with a suitable cover. Remove battery cables from the battery. Remove the battery and battery heat deflector. Remove selector control rod from arm on shift safety switch. Remove the [...]
SECTION 8-A MANUAL STEERING GEAR 8-1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION The operation and construction of the 1957 manual steering gear is essentially the same as in 1956 with the exception that the pitman shaft is shorter, and the flexible coupling used on the 1956 power steering gear is also used on the manual steering gear. See Figure [...]