Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 826

7A-4 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
TRANSMISSION 90 multi-purpose Gear Lubricant. No special additive to
this lubrication is required or recommended).
No periodic service of the transmission is required except
checking for leaks and proper lubrication level every 6000
S H ~ FT CONTROL
miles. If there is evidence of leakage, leak should be cor-
rected and lubrication added as needed.
No periodic service of the shift control is required. Certain
parts are lubricated on assembly and require further lu-
Refill capacity is 56 fluid ounces (3-1/2 pints) (Use SAE
brication only when parts become dry and sticky.
ON CAR ADJUSTMENTS
COLUMN SHIFT LINKAGE (Figs. 7A-7 and
3. Position front transmission shifter lever (2nd & 3rd)
7A-8)
in Neutral position and rear transmission shifter lever
(1st & Rev.) in Reverse position.
1. Set gearshift lever in Reverse and lock ignition.
4. A Series
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Tighten swivel clamp screw "C" to 20 lb.
2. A Series
-
Loosen swivel clamp screw "C" at rear
ft., unlock steering column and shift into Neutral.
transmission shifter lever (1st &
kev.) and screw "D"
at cross shaft assembly (view B).
F Series
-
Tighten both swivel clamp nuts to 20 1b.ft.
torque, unlock steering column and check complete
F and X Series
-
Loosen swivel clamp nuts at both
shift pattern.
shifter levers.
ASSWBLED VIEW
EERING COLUMN.
EARSHIFT CONTROL ROD
85"-,186'' DIA. GAGE PIN.
LEVER "F" (IST &
VIEW A
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LUBRICATE WITH CHASSIS LUBRICANTS
150 LB. IN.
20 LB. Fr.
A
25 LB. Fr.
Fig. 7A-7 Column Shift Controls
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A Series