Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 16

0-14 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
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Fig. 0-26 Recommended Oils
OIL FILTER
Change at first oil change; every second oil change there-
after.
MANIFOLD HEAT CONTROL VALVE
Observe for freedom of movement. Lubricate with heat
valve lubricant.
STATION WAGON TAILGATE HINGE AND
LINKAGE
Engine oil at four months or 6,000 miles, more often if
required.
CHASSIS LUBRICATION
Lubricate all normally greased suspension and steering
linkage parts including ball joints and tie rod ends with
chassis lubricant.
Check for leaks. Refill with part 1051022 lubricant or
equivalent. Change lubricant only when necessary to
disassemble.
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Check for leaks. Maintain lubricant level with SAE-80 or
SAE-90, GL-5 Multi-purpose gear lubricant. Change lu-
bricant only when necessary to disassemble.
CLUTCH LINKAGE
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MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Check lash and adjust as required. Lubricate with chassis
grease at push rod to clutch fork joint and at cross shaft.
COLUMN SHIFT LINKAGE
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MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Engine oil at all joints below steering column shift levers.
Chassis grease at cross shaft bearing points.
FLOOR SHIFT LINKAGE
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MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
Chassis grease 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. Check disc brake linings for wear. See
Section 5, Lining Inspection. Use only recommended fluid
such as Delco Supreme 11 or equivalent.
POWER STEERING SYSTEM AND PUMP
RESERVOIR
HOOD LATCH AND HOOD HINGES
Maintain lubricant level with GM power steering fluid,
part 1050017 or equivalent. If this lubricant is not availa-
ble, use DEXRON automatic transmission fluid or
equivalent.
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STANDARD DIFFERENTIAL
Lubricate hood latch assembly as follows:
1. Wipe off any accumulation of dirt or contamination
on latch parts.
2. Apply .Lubriplate or equivalent to latch pilot bolts
and latch locking plate.
Check for leaks. Maintain lubricant level with SAE-80 or
3. Apply light engine oil to all pivot points in release
SAE-90, GL-5 multi-purpose gear lubricant. Change lu-
mechanism as well as primary and secondary latch
bricant only when necessary to disassemble.
mechanisms.