Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 838

7A- 16 1972 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
5. Install propeller shaft.
to the shifter support and secure with two (2) shifter
assembly-to-support bolts. Torque upper bolt to 45
6. Connect linkage, connect lead to T.C.S. switch (6 cyl.
1b.ft. and lower bolt to 25 lb. ft.
only) and adjust linkage as described in ON CAR
ADJUSTMENTS. 7. Connect speedometer cable.
On floor shift controlled cars, install shifter assembly
8. Refill transmission with recommended lubricant.
SPECIFICATIONS
TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION
An identifying code is marked in yellow paint on all three
speed manual transmissions. This code consists of a letter
and a number, 2 inches high, on R.H. side of the transmis-
sion case.
The letter and number "R3" identifies the Saginaw three-
speed manual transmission used on A, F and X Series
equipped with the 250 cu. in. 6-cylinder engine.
The letter and number "R4" identifies the Saginaw three
speed manual transmission used on X Series equipped
with the 307 cu. in. V-8 engine and the Saginaw transmis-
sion used on A and F Series equipped with the 350 cu. in.
V-8 engine.
GEAR RATIOS
First Speed
Second Speed
Third Speed
Reverse
LUBRICANT
Capacity
............................
56 fluid ounces (3 1/2 pints)
A number derived from the vehicle identification number
is also stamped on the transmission case as shown in Fig.
7A-34.
TORQUE
STAMP V E H I C L E I D E N T I F l C A T l O N
NUMBER CONSISTING O F T H E
FIGURE 2 FOLLOWED BY THE
L A S T 8 DIGITS OF CAR SERIAL
NUMBER
APPLICATION LB. FT.
Main Drive Gear Bearing-to-Case
Bolts
..........................................................................
10
Case Cover-to-Case Bolts
...........................................
10
Rear Extension-to-Case Bolts
......................................
45
Shifter Lever-to-Shifter Shaft Bolts
............................
25
Lubrication Filler Plug
...............................................
15
Transmission Case-to-Flywheel Housing
..........................................................................
Bolts 55
Control Rod Swivel Screws (Nuts)
............................
20
Shifter Assembly-to-Shifter Support (Upper) Bolt
....
45
Shifter Assembly-to-Shifter Support (Lower) Bolt
....
25
Shifter Support-to-Rear Extension Bolts
....................
30
Frame-to-Crossmember Bolts (4)
................................
35
Crossmember-to-Rear Mount Bolts (2)
......................
40
Rear Mount-to-Rear Extension Bolts (2)
..................
40
APPLICATION LB. IN.
Fig. 7A-34 Vehicle Identification Number Location
Idler Lever Support-to-Frame Bolts
........................
150
Cross Shaft Bracket-to-Frame Bolts
........................
150