Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 6

0-4 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION
IDENTIFICATION
Fig. 0-8 Turbo Hydra-Matic (M-40) Serial Number Location
Sec. 6 for the V.I. number derivative, which identifies the
engine with the car.
TRANSMISSION SERIAL NUMBER
TURBO HYDRA-MATIC (M-40)
The Turbo Hydra-Matic (M-40) transmission identifica-
tion plate is located on the right side of the transmission
case (Fig. 0-8). The serial number begins with the letter P
meaning Pontiac, followed by the letter code A, B, C, etc.,
designating engine usage. The numerical code 72, follow-
ing the two-letter code represents the model year. For
more details and location of V.I. number derivative see
Section 7E of this manual.
TURBO HYDRA-MATIC (M-38)
The Turbo Hydra-Matic (M-38) transmission identifica-
tion number (Fig. 0-9) is located on the accumulator, at
the right side of the transmission case. The serial number
begins with the letter J, followed by the letter code A, B,
C, etc., designating engine usage. The numerical code 72,
following the two-letter code, represents the model year.
For more details and location of V.I. number derivative
see Section 7G of this manual.
TWO-SPEED AUTOMATIC
The transmission identification number is located (Fig.
0-lo), on the right front of the transmission. For informa-
tion and location of V.I. number derivative see Section 7F.
LIFTING AND TOWING
All Pontiac series and models may be lifted on the frame
rails as shown in Section 2. They can also be lifted at front
cross member, front lower control arms, or rear axle.
When lifting on lower control arms, avoid contacting
lower shock absorber brackets.
Under no circumstances should lift adapters be used on
Fig. 0-9 Turbo Hydra-Matic (M-38) Serial Number Location
the bumpers, propeller shaft, transmission, rear axle or
engine.
The propeller shaft and exhaust system are lower than the
side rails. Lift adapters must provide adequate clearance
height for these parts.
TOWING PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: TOWING A POWER STEERING-
EQUIPPED CAR WlTH ALL FOUR WHEELS ON
THE GROUND REQUIRES EXTREME CAUTION.
THERE IS NO POWER ASSIST WlTH THE EN-
GINE OFF.
Fig. 0-10 T w o Speed Automatic Transmission Serial
Number