SECTION 4-A 1959 BUICK CLUTCH 4-1 1959 BUICK CLUTCH SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1959 Buick Clutch Tightening Specifications 1959 Buick Clutch Specifications 1959 Buick Clutch Specifications 4-2 DESCRIPTION OF 1959 BUICK CLUTCH A single plate, dry disc clutch is used in cars equipped with synchromesh transmissions. The 1959 Buick clutch is [...]
SECTION 3-B - 1959 BUICK FUEL SYSTEM TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 3-4 HARD STARTING Improper Use of 1959 Buick Accelerator Pedal To avoid complaints of hard starting, owners should be advised on the proper use of the accelerator pedal for starting the engine. When the engine is cold, depress the accelerator pedal just far enough to cause [...]
SECTION 2-C - 1959 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-CARE AND TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 2-10 1959 BUICK ENGINE TUNE-CARE The purpose of a 1959 Buick engine tune care is to restore power and performance that has been lost through wear, corrosion, or deterioration of one or more parts or units. In the normal operation of an engine these changes take [...]
SECTION 10-B 1958 BUICK ELECTRICAL TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 10-7 1958 BUICK BATTERY AND CABLES-TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS Quick Check of 1958 Buick Battery and Cables Whenever 1958 Buick electrical trouble develops it is desirable to make a quick check of the battery and cables to make certain that this source of current is in good condition, securely connected, [...]
SECTION 9-B 1958 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1958 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1958 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1958 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the 1958 Buick brake pedal is firmly depressed while 1958 Buick [...]
SECTION 8-B 1958 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1958 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These 1958 Buick power steering gear specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only: [...]
SECTION 7-D 1958 BUICK AIR-POISE SUSPENSION 7-18 1958 BUICK AIR-POISE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications 1958 Buick Air Poise Suspension Tightening Specifications Test and Assembly Specifications General 1958 Buick Air Poise Suspension - Test and Assembly Specification Compressor Production Limits & Fits 1958 Buick Air Poise Suspension - Compressor Production Limits and [...]
SECTION 7-B 1958 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 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 of road [...]
SECTION 6-A 1958 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-1 1958 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightening without straining or distorting parts. These 1958 Buick rear axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]
SECTION 5-B 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TRANSMISSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS ADJUSTMENTS ON CAR 5-9 1958 BUICK VARIABLE PITCH DYNAFLOW TEST AND INSPECTION Road Test When improper operation of a 1958 Buick Variable Pitch Dynaflow transmission is reported, time and expense will usually be saved by first making a thorough road test to observe operation in [...]