SECTION 6-A 1955 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-1 1955 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. These 1955 Buick rear axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]
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 1952 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 5-7 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1952 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY When to Remove - 1952 Buick Rear Axle Assembly The 1952 Buick rear axle assembly should be removed from the car before overhaul if there is external indication of damage to rear axle or third member housings [...]
SECTION 5-B 1952 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a 1952 Buick rear axle is suspected of being noisy it is advisable to make a thorough test to determine whether the noise originates in the tires, road surface, front wheel bearings, engine, transmission, or rear axle assembly. Noise which originates in [...]
SECTION 5-A 1952 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 5-1 1952 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 1952 Buick Rear Axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce [...]
GROUP 5 - 1953 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY 5-1 1953 BUICK REAR AXLE CHANGES The 1953 Buick rear axle assembly is essentially the same design as the 1952 rear axle assembly; however, a number of changes were made which affect interchangeability of parts and some service procedures. This section will describe the changes and their related [...]
SECTION 5-C 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE REMOVAL AND DISASSEMBLY PROCEDURES 5-7 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION When to Remove Rear Axle Assembly The 1951 Buick rear axle assembly should be removed from the car before overhaul if there is external indication of damage to rear axle or third member housings or strut rods, or [...]
SECTION 5-B 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 5-3 ELIMINATION OF EXTERNAL NOISES When a 1951 Buick rear axle is suspected of being noisy it is advisable to make a thorough test to determine whether the noise originates in the tires, road surface, front wheel bearings, engine, transmission, or rear axle assembly. Noise which originates in other [...]
SECTION 5-A 1951 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 5-1 1951 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. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents [...]