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1 9 7 7 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
ENGINE FAMILIES
Engine
Family No.
(Emission
Label)
Displacement
Certification
Carburetor
Standard*
Maintenance
Schedule
140
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2 bbl.
305
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2 bbl.
350
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4 bbl.
151
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2 bbl.
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151
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2 bbl.
302
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2 bbl.
350/400
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4 bbl.
350/400
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4 bbl.
350/403
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4 bbl.
403
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4 bbl.
231
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2 bbl.
231
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2 bbl.
*Certification Standard
F
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Forty-nine states
C
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California state
A
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High altitude
EXPLANATION OF COMPLETE
VEHICLE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULE
Presented below is a brief explanation of each of the
services listed
in the preceding Complete Vehicle
Maintenance Schedules.
NORMAL VEHICLE USE
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The owner's maintenance
instructions contained in this maintenance schedule are based
on the assumption that the car will be used as designed:
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to carry passengers and cargo within the limitations
indicated on the vehicle tire placard aflixed to either the edge
of the driver's door or the inside of the glove box door,
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on reasonable road surfaces within legal operating
limits,
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on a daily basis, as a general rule, for at least several
miles, and
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on unleaded fuel.
Unusual operating conditions will require more frequent
vehicle maintenance as specified in the respective sections
included below.
After each of the following maintenance services is
performed, it is recommended that you insert the month, day
and mileage in the maintenance schedule under the
appropriate "Owner Service Log" column.
SECTION A
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LUBE & GENERAL
MAINTENANCE
ITEM NO. & SERVICES
A-1 -CHASSIS
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Lubricate all grease fittings in front
suspension and steering linkage. Lubricate transmission shift
linkage, hood latch, hood and door hinges. Lubricate parking
brake cable ,guides, underbody contact points and linkage.
Body Lubrication
Mechanical parts having contacting surfaces in relative
motion with other body parts are lubricated during assembly.
To maintain ease of operation, it is recommended that the
following parts be lubricated at the basic service intervals
shown in the vehicle Maintenance Schedule with lubricants
as follows:
All door and tailgate hinges are to be lubricated with
engine oil (30 weight preferred). Apply lubricant to roller and
hinge pin bushings but do not lubricate hold open link and
roller contacting surfaces.
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External locks (door, tailgate, rear compartment lid),
rear compartment lid hinges and torque rod to hinge surfaces
and full-size station wagon tailgate torque rod assist link to
body retainer are to be lubricated with Auto-Lube "A", part
number 10501 10, Spray-Lube "A", part number 1050520,
3M Lithium Spray Lube, number 8915, or equivalent.
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Lubricate lock cylinders with WD-40, 3M 4-way or
equivalent spray lubricant.
The lubrication requirements for seat mechanism, door
hardware, tailgate hardware, sunroof and windshield wipers
are covered in specific sections of the body service manual.
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