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-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 4-B - 1959 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT NOTE: 1959 Buick Synchromesh transmissions are standard and automatic transmissions are optional on Series 4400. The 1959 Buick twin turbine transmission is standard and Synchromesh is not available on Series 4600-4700-4800. 4-7 1959 BUICK SYNCHROMESH TRANSMISSION AND UNIVERSAL JOINT SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1959 Buick [...]
SECTION 9-D 1958 BUICK POWER BRAKES 9-15 DESCRIPTION OF 1958 BUICK POWER BRAKE MECHANISM Wheel brake assemblies used in a 1958 Buick power brake system are identical with those used in a regular brake system. The 1958 Buick power brake unit provides lighter pedal pressures due to vacuum assist. These lighter pedal pressures are obtained [...]
SECTION 9-C 1958 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES NOTE: See Paragraph 9-16 for Power Brake Cylinder Service. 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1958 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1958 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1958 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic [...]
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 [...]
SECTION 3-D 1957 BUICK FUEL PUMP 3-11 DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION ON TYPE FU FUEL PUMP Description of 1957 Buick Fuel Pump An AC Type FU fuel pump is used on all engines. The pump assembly is mounted on the right side of the timing chain cover in an inverted position, and the pump rocker arm [...]