Pontiac tempest 1968 Service Manual page 12

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
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ITEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION OR SERVICE AT 4 MONTHS OR
6,000-MILE INTERVALS, WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST (Continued)
Oil Filter , . Change at first oil change; every other oil change
thereafter.
Manifold Heat Control Valve Observe for freedom of movement. Lubricate with
heat valve lubricant.
Sta. Wag. Tail Gate Hinge and Linkage Engine oil every six months, more often if required.
ITEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION OR
SERVICE AT 4 MONTHS OR 6,000-MILE INTERVALS,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
Chassis Lubrictaion Lubricate all normally greased suspension parts
including ball joints.
Power Steering System and Pump Reservoir . . . . Maintain lubricant level with GM power steering
fluid, part 1050017. If this lubricant is not available,
use DEXRON automatic transmission fluid.
Standard Differential Check for leaks, maintain lubricant level with SAE-80
oil where available or SAE-90 Multi-Purpose gear
lubricant meeting requirements of MIL-L-2105B.
Change lubricant o n l y when necessary to dis­
assemble.
Saf-T-Track Differential Check for leaks. Refill with part 1050081 lubricant
only. Change lubricant only when necessary to dis­
assemble.
Manual Transmission
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. Check for leaks. Maintain lubricant level with S A E -
80 where available or SAE-90 Multi-Purpose gear
lubricant meeting requirements of MIL-L-2105B.
Change lubricant o n l y when n e c e s s a r y to
disassemble.
Clutch Linkage — Manual Transmission Check lash and adjust as required. Lubricate with
chassis grease at push rod to clutch fork joint and
at cross-shaft.
Manual Transmission . Engine oil at all joints below steering column shift
Shift Linkage, Column Shift levers. Chassis grease at cross shaft bearing points.
Manual Transmission Shift Linkage, Floor Shift . . Engine oil at all joints under body (lubricate shifter
mechanism liberally).
Brake System and Master Cylinder Check system for adequate brake pedal reserve and
for evidence of leaking, correct. Use only SAE-70R3
fluid such as Delco Supreme I I .
Hood Latch Engine oil on pivots and spring anchor points, and
light grease on release pawl, every six months or as
required.
Hood Hinges Engine oil on hinge pins and spring anchor points,
every six months or as required.
Accelerator Linkage Engine oil at all pivot points. Do not lubricate the
linkage which is a part of the carburetor assembly.
Tempest and Firebird cable must not be lubricated.