Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 542

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d. Mechanical Pull-Down Unit Adjustments
To actuate the mechanical pull-down unit the
rear compartment lid lock must properly engage
striker arm and depress detent lever of the pull-
down unit. This engagement can be checked by
lowering the lid and visually checking lock and
striker alignment. If adjustment is necessary,
obtain lateral adjustment at lock attaching screw
locations and "up or down" adjustment at pull-
down unit attaching screw locations.
For proper operation of the pull-down unit, the
pull-down unit cable must be adjusted to the prop-
er tension. If the cable has too much tension it
will not allow the pull-down unit to return to its
full up position and "cock". This is apparent
when, as the lid begins to lower, so does the pull-
down unit.
Too little tension in the cable results in a les-
sening of pull-down effort in the unit and, conse-
quently, a misaligned (high) rear compartment lid.
To greatly increase cable tension, position hy-
draulic cylinder end of cable in the upper slot on
the lower end of the cylinder, at 1 in Fig. 16-83.
If more tension, or finer adjustment, is required,
loosen cable adjusting bracket attaching screw,
Fig. 16-82. Adjust bracket downward (to increase
cable travel) and tighten attaching screw.
To decrease cable tension, position hydraulic
cylinder end of cable in lower slot on hydraulic
cylinder at 2 in Fig. 16-83. For finer adjustment,
or to lessen tension still more, loosen cable
adjusting bracket attaching screw, Fig. 16-82.
Adjust bracket upward to desired position and
tighten attaching screw.
IMPORTANT: The lack of lubrication be-
tween the toggle and detent lever at 1, Fig. 16-
82, can greatly increase the effort required to
trip (unlock) pull-down unit. Therefore, make
certain point of contact between these two
levers is lubricated.