Installing Distributor Arm; Installing Diaphragm Retainer; Installing Piston Seal; Major Components - Pontiac TRANS AM 1977 Service Manual

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ERVICE M A N U A L
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Fig. 3D-43 Positioning Distributor Valve
Fig. 3D-44 lnstalling Distributor Arm
C A U TI 0 N
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Be sure retainer is securely seated in
order to affect an air tight seal against the corprene
seal.
3. Install new "0" rings by rolling into groove. Relieve
any resulting twist.
4. Install new seals, using a piece of .020" shim stock
(Fig. 3D-46).
CAUTION: Make surr shim stock has no sharp
edges that may cut seat. Do not stretch seal more
than is necessary to install. Seals must be installed
so they are not twisted.
MAJOR COMPONENTS
Assemble
1. Slide piston assembly straight into first stage (large
diameter) housing.
2. Install actuating arm and secure to first stage housing
with arm pivot screw. Tighten to 12 Ib. in. torque.
13/16" DEEP SOCKET
Fig. 3D-45 Installing Diaphragm Retainer
Fig. 3D-46 Installing Piston Seal
3. Connect arm tension spring to swivel arm.
4. Rotate piston in first stage housing to align elongated
hole in diaphragm with vent port in housing.
5. Install second stage housing by sliding straight onto
second stage piston.
6. Install three compressor retaining (short) bolts from
the first stage housing side, through the second stage housing
hex shaped, recessed holes. The first and second stage
housings will align one way only. Position three small nuts
in hex recesses and tighten bolts to 28 Ib. in. torque.
7. Install new
" 0 ring on second stage housing. Install
reservoir on second stage housing with three large nuts.
Tighten to 28 Ib. in. Install the two reservoir retaining (long)
bolts, from reservoir side, that do not go through cover.
Tighten to 28 Ib. in. torque.
8. Install new gasket and cover and secure with retaining
screw. Tighten screw to 35 Ib. in. Install third reservoir
retaining (long) bolt. Tighten to 28 lb. in.
9.
Install new "0" ring on pressure regulator and secure
with two retaining screws with high pressure fitting toward
reservoir. Tighten to 35 lb. In. torque.
10. Install two adapters and flexible mounts on the two
reservoir (long) bolts that do not go through cover. Tighten
to 28 Ib. in. torque.

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