Pontiac FIREBIRD 1972 Service Manual page 927

TURBO HYDRA-MATIC (M-40) TRANSMISSION 7E-37
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STEERING COLUMN
@CHASSIS LUBRICANT
150 LB. IN.
A
20
LB.
FT.
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Fig. 7E-35
Column
Shift
Controls
- A Series
CAUTION: If equipped with accessory floor
mats, adjost with mats in place.
TRANSMISSION FLUID
FLUID LEVEL
1. With engine off, depress the downshift switch
plunger filly in the direction of arrow as shown (see
The fluid level indicator is located in the filler pipe at the
Fig. 6B-7 thru 6B-9 in Section 6B).
right rear of the engine. To bring the fluid level from the
ADD mark to the FULL mark requires ONE PINT.
2. Then, fully depress the accelerator pedal to properly
"set" the downshift control switch.
Fluid level should be to the FULL mark with transmission
at normal operating temperature (180-190°F). With warm
fluid (room temperature 70"F.), the level should be ap-
NEUTRALIZER SWITCH
proximately 1/4" below the ADD mark.
ADJUST
Refer to Chassis Electrical Service, Section 12.
NOTE: In checking the oil, insert the dipstick
in the filter tube with the markings up (to ward
center o f car).