SECTION 13-C 1956 BUICK WINDSHIELD WIPERS, AND UPPER INSTRUMENT PANEL 13-10 1956 BUICK WINDSHIELD WIPERS Description of 1956 Buick Windshield Wipers All series windshield wiper motors are mounted on an auxiliary drive which is attached to the front face of the cowl panel under the hood. The motor drives a short shaft in the auxiliary [...]
SECTION 6-B 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE SERVICE PROCEDURES 6-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1956 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY It is not necessary to remove the 1956 Buick rear axle assembly for repair or replacement of a strut rod, an axle shaft, a wheel bearing, or a wheel bearing seal; however, the 1956 Buick rear axle [...]
SECTION 5-C 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, DISASSEMBLY AND ASSEMBLY 5-13 1955 BUICK DYNAFLOW REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Removal of 1955 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 from torque ball [...]
SECTION 2-G 1955 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT, FLYWHEEL REPLACEMENT, ENGINE BALANCING 2-25 1955 BUICK ENGINE MOUNTING ADJUSTMENT The 1955 Buick engine and transmission assembly must rest in a normal position which does not impose any side strain on the three rubber mounting pads. The following procedure may be used to obtain proper adjustment of the 1955 [...]
SECTION 2-E 1954 BUICK REPLACEMENT OF CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS, PISTONS AND RINGS 2-17 REPLACEMENT OF 1954 BUICK CONNECTING ROD BEARINGS A connecting rod bearing consists of two halves or shells which are alike and interchangeable in rod and cap. When the shells are placed in rod and cap the ends extend slightly beyond [...]
SECTION 8-D 1952 BUICK BRAKE REPLACEMENT AND REPAIR PROCEDURES 8-16 REPLACE OR RELINE 1952 BUICK BRAKE SHOES Matched Replacement Linings The most satisfactory method of replacing 1952 Buick brake lining is to install new shoe and lining assemblies. This insures brake shoes that are not distorted through use, and linings properly riveted to shoes and ground [...]