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 [...]
SPEEDOMETER FAILURES 1956 We have received reports of speedometer drums sticking or hanging up at a particular speed and when the speedometer is removed and sent to U.M.S. for repairs nothing can be found wrong with it. This type of failure has been traced to distortion of the speedometer housing during assembly causing interference between [...]
GRILLE FRAME BOLTS 1955 MODELS Two bolts, which attach the radiator grille frame to the fender sheet metal, have been intentionally omitted on some production jobs; therefore, it will not be necessary to install these bolts •in the field. (See Figure 38). 1955 Buick Grill Frame Bolts If bolts were installed at the [...]
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 [...]
UNEVEN TIRE WEAR 1948 THRU 1951 ALL SERIES Numerous reports from the field concerning uneven tire wear and shimmy after driving relatively low mileages indicate that owners are not following our instructions regarding the regular crisscrossing of their tires at 2000 to 4000 mile intervals. The majority of complaints seem to be from relatively hard [...]
WELDING REAR SHOCK ABSORBER LINK FRAME BRACKET 1954 ALL SERIES In some cases it has been reported that the rear shock absorber link frame bracket to frame rivets are loosening, thereby causing a knock at the rear of the car due to the action of the shock absorbers. When this condition is encountered, it can [...]
7-1 SPECIFICATIONS 1955 Buick Chassis Suspension Specifications Tire Inflation Pressures . .. Inflate to the Following Tire Temperatures: 24 lbs. Starting Pressure-After car has been standing for 3 hours or driven less than one mile. 26 lbs. City Pressure-After car has been driven 3 miles or more BELOW 40 MPH. 28 lbs. Highway [...]