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TRANSMISSION-TORQUEFLITE
Fig. 3-Converter
Drain Plug
(2) Loosen the pan bolts at one corner, tap the pan
to break it loose allowing the fluid to drain, then
remove the oil pan.
(3) Remove the access plate from in front of the
converter, remove the drain plug allowing the fluid to
drain (Fig. 3). Install and tighten the converter drain
plug to
14
inch-pounds torque, and install the access
plate.
(4) If necessary, adjust the reverse band (Refer to
Page 59.
(5) Install a new oil filter on the bottom of the valve
body. Be sure to use a new gasket and tighten the
filter retaining screws to 28 inch-pounds torque.
(6) Clean the oil pan, and reinstall using a new gas-
ket. Tighten the oil pan bolts to 150 inch-pounds
torque.
(7)
A-904-G and A-904-LA
Pour five quarts of Au-
tomatic Transmission Fluid Type "A" Suffix "A"
through the filler tube.
A-727-A and
B:
Pour eight quarts of Automatic
Transmission Fluid "A" Suffix "A" through the filler
tube.
(8) Start the engine and allow to idle for at least
two minutes. Then, with the parking brake on, move
the selector lever momentarily to each position, end-
ing in the
neutral
position.
(9) Add sufficient fluid
to bring the fluid level to
the
"ADD
ONE
PINT"
mark.
Recheck the fluid level after the transmission is at
normal operating temperature. The level should be
between the
"FULL"
mark and the
"ADD ONE PINT"
mark (Fig.
4).
CAUTION: To prevent dirt from entering the trans-
mission, make certain that the dip stick cap is dully
seated onto the filler tube.
Periodic
Ad
justmen t s
The following adjustments should be performed at
32,000 mile intervals or more frequent under abnor-
mal operating conditions.
(1)
Adjust the kickdown band. Refer to Page 59.
(2) Adjust the gearshift control cable (Refer to Page
57).
(3) Adjust the engine idle in neutral. Refer to the
"Fuel System," Group
14.
(4)
Adjust the transmission and carburetor throttle
linkage
to
obtain the proper shift pattern (Refer
to
Page 59).
STEERING COLUMN AND GEARSHIFT
Removal
(1) Disconnect the negative (ground) cable from the
battery.
(2) Disconnect the gearshift control cable and
parking lock cable from the transmission. Refer to
Pages 57 and 58.
(3) Remove the steering shaft coupling to worm
shaft lock bolt.
AP-1 and AP-2 Models:
Remove the heat shield from
the lower end of the steering column.
(4)
Disconnect the turn signal, gearshift indicator
light and horn wires.
(5)
AV-1 and AV-2 Models:
Remove horn button by
inserting a small screw driver into steering wheel slot
at edge of the horn button. Pry the horn button
and retaining
"0" ring out of the steering wheel.
AP-I, AP-2, AR-I and AR-2 Models:
Turn the horn
button
1/4
turn counter-clockwise and lift it out of the
steering wheel. To remove the Deluxe horn ring orna-
ment, remove two screws from the underside of the
steering wheel.
(6) Disconnect the horn wire at the horn switch.
Remove three screws and insulators, then remove the
horn ring and switch.
(7) Remove the steering wheel retaining nut and
washer. Remove the steering wheel, using Puller
C-3428A. Remove the turn signal lever.
(8) Remove the floor plate to floor pan attaching
screws., emove finish plate from under the instru-
ment panel to expose the steering column bracket
Fig. &Dip
Stick Markings
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