Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 6

LUBRICATION SERVICE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE 21
GENERAL INFORMATION
Cadillac lubrication requirements are at a
minimum on all 1963 series cars. The suspension
system spherical joints are packed with a special
lubricant and sealed, and rubber bushings are
used at all frame attaching points. Extended life
tie-rod pivots are used and do not require
servicing.
The only maintenance normally required of the
front suspension spherical joint seals is to inspect
them for physical damage or cracks each time the
engine oil is changed. If this inspection is neg-
lected, water and dirt may enter the joint through
a leaking seal and cause the joint to squeak or be-
come noisy; it will then be necessary to replace
the seal and repack the joint.
Service plugs are provided on the front sus-
pension spherical joints so that they may be r e -
packed in the event that a seal should become
damaged and require replacement. The seals and
service plugs are available as replacement parts.
The extended life inner and outer tie rod pivot
spherical joint seals should be inspected for
physical damage each time the engine oil is
changed. At the same time the steering linkage
joints should be checked for looseness. In the
event a seal is damaged or a joint loose, replace
the affected inner or outer tie rod pivot.
Complete instructions for lubrication of the
various points on the car that require service and
preventive maintenance procedures are described
under Service Information in this section. A fluid
Capacity Chart, a list of factory Recommended
Fluids, a Tire Pressure Chart, and an Engine Oil
Change Interval and Viscosity Chart appear at the
back of this section.
The Maintenance Schedule, Page 2-8, is based
upon service at time of engine oil change, unless
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Figure 2-1 Service Notice
otherwise specified. The recommended engine oil
change interval is every 60 days or 6,000 miles
regardless of season.
More frequent changes are required with stop
and go operation, prolonged idling periods, dusty
road travel, or during extended cold or wet cli-
matic conditions. In such cases, an oil change is
recommended after 2,000 or even 1,000 miles of
driving.
The Service Notice, Fig. 2-1, is a plate attached
to the front face of the left door lock pillar. The
mileage and date at which the engine oil is
changed, and maintenance operations are per-
formed, should be posted here. Since the main-
tenance schedule is based upon service at time of
engine oil change, any maintenance performed
will also coincide with the mileage and date posted
on this plate. The engine number is printed on
this plate, and a space is also provided to enter
the owner's name.
SERVICE INFORMATION—LUBRICATION
1. Chassis
The various points on the chassis that require
lubrication are listed in the Maintenance Schedule,
Page 2-8. Lubrication should be performed ac-
cording to the intervals specified on the schedule.
Use factory recommended fluids in the quantities
specified.
Spherical joints are used on the front sus-
pension at the outer ends of the upper and lower
control arms, and at the inner and outer steering
linkage tie rod pivots.
The front suspension spherical joints should not
need repacking throughout their entire service life
under normal driving conditions. At the time of
an engine oil change, visually inspect all joint
seals for any indication of damage, such as cuts,
tears, ruptures, worn spots, etc. If a damaged
seal is evident, the seal must be replaced and the
joint repacked.
The inner and outer steering linkage tie rod
pivots are of extended life and will not need r e -
packing throughout their service life. Whenever
engine oil is changed, the seals should be in-
spected for physical damage. Also, the linkage