SECTION 7-C 1955 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1955 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1955 Buick Tire Inflation and Inspection Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease of 1955 Buick handling and riding comfort. [...]
SECTION 7-C 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1954 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1954 Buick Tire Inflation Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease of handling and riding comfort. Overinflation is [...]
SECTION 7-A 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 7-1 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 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 accurate measurement [...]
SECTION 6-A 1952 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 6-1 1952 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 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 accurate [...]
GROUP 6 - 1953 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 6-1 1953 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION CHANGES Except for minor changes in tread, springs, shock absorber calibrations, and caster angle the 1953 Buick chassis suspension is identical with 1952 construction. For complete information and service procedures, refer to Group 6 in the 1952 Buick Shop Manual, using the following [...]
SECTION 6-A 1951 BUICK SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS CHASSIS SUSPENSION 6-1 1951 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION 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 [...]
SECTION 6-C 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION REPAIR OPERATIONS 6-13 REPLACE AND ADJUST STABILIZER LINK GROMMETS The construction of the stabilizer links is clearly shown in figure 6-15. 1950 Buick Front Stabilizer Link-Sectional View To disassemble, remove nut from lower end of the link rod, then remove rod, spacer, retainers, and grommets. When new, [...]
SECTION 6-B 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-9 1950 BUICK ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in others because [...]
SECTION 6-A 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS 6-1 1950 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS 1950 Buick Chassis Suspension 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 [...]
STRAIGHT-EIGHT ENGINE CYLINDER HEAD 1953 Buick F-263 Engine Combustion Chamber The cylinder head used with the "F-263" Straight Eight engine has been redesigned to improve power and economy. Increased compression ratios have been made possible, without adversely affecting detonation characteristics, by changing combustion chamber and piston head shapes to compress the fuel charge [...]