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Cadillac 54-605 1954 Shop Manual

Cadillac 54-605 1954 Shop Manual (409 pages)

Brand: Cadillac | Category: Automobile | Size: 29 MB

Table of Contents

Lubrication and Preventive Maintenance

9
- Table of Contents
  9
- Related Items
  12
- Body Hardware 4A
  12
- Lubrication Schedule
  12
- The 2000 and 4000 Mile
  12
- Every 2000 Miles Lx
  12
- Chassis Suspension
  14
- Rear Axle
  14
- Changine Engine Oil
  16
- Engine Accessories
  16
- Air Conditioner
  17
- Points Requiring no 2-4 Lubrication
  17
- Capacities
  18
Table of Contents

19
Chassis Suspension

92
- Checking Tire Pressure
  94
- Front Wheel Alignment
  94
- Out and Eccentricity
  94
- Wheel Bearing Adjustment
  94
- Balancing Wheels and Tires
  95
- Checking Spring Heights
  96
- Front Springs 6A
  96
- Rear Springs 6B
  96
- Wheel Alignment Measuring Methods
  97
- Camber Adjustment
  98
- Caster Adjustment
  98
- Toe in Adjustment
  98
- Causes and Corrections
  99
- Excessive Tire Wear
  99
- Wear Caused by Owner Driving Habits Lib
  99
- High Temperature, Heavy Loads, Types of Roads Lie
  100
- Interchanging Tires
  101
- Riding Complaints
  101
- Testing for Tire Noise
  101
- Cleaning White Sidewall Tires
  102
- Removal and Installation of Front Wheel, Flub, and Bearings
  102
- Removal and Installation of Wheel Shields
  102
- Removal and Installation of Front Stabilizer
  103
- Shock Absorbers
  103
- Removal and Installation of Steering Knuckle
  104
- Removal and Installation of Steering Knuckle Support
  104
- Removal and Installation of Lower Suspension Arm and Front Spring
  105
- Removal and Installation of Upper Suspension Arm
  105
- Straightening Bent Parts
  106
- Removal and Installation of Rear Shock Absorbers
  107
- Removal and Installation of Rear Wheel and Brake Drum
  107
- Removal and Installation of Rear Spring
  108
- Servicing Rear Spring Liners
  108
- Diagnosis Chart
  109
- Torque Tightness
  111
- Specifications
  112
- Special Tools
  113
Steering

114
- Preliminary Operations before Steering Gear Adjustments
  118
- Steering Gear Adjustments Manual Steering Gear
  118
- Steering Gear Adjustments Power Steering
  118
- Through Center 2B
  118
- Checking and Bleeding Hydraulic System
  119
- Checking Fluid Level 4A
  119
- Bleeding the System 4B
  120
- Checking Pump Pressure
  120
- Drag Link Height Adjustment
  120
- Pump Belt Tension Adjustment
  120
- Installation of Steering Wheel
  121
- Removal of Steering Wheel
  121
- Assembly and Installation of
  122
- Removal and Disassembly of Steering Linkage
  122
- Disassembly of Tank and Pump
  123
- Removal of Tank and Pump
  123
- Assembly of Tank and Pump
  124
- Assembly of Manual Steering Gear
  126
- Disassembly of Manual Steering Gear
  126
- Installation of Tank and Pump
  126
- Removal of Manual Steering Gear
  126
- Disassembly of Power Steering Gear
  128
- Removal of Power Steering Gear Assembly
  128
- Assembly of Power Steering Gear
  130
- Assembly
  134
- Specifications
  135
- Torque Tightness
  135
Brakes

146
- Brake Pedal Adjustment
  150
- Major Brake Adjustment
  150
- Minor Brake Adjustment
  150
- Hand Brake Adjustment
  151
- Brake Shoe Assemblies
  152
- Relining Brakes
  152
- Bleeding Brakes
  153
- Break-In of New Linings
  153
- Machining Brake Drums
  153
- Assembly and Installation of
  154
- Removal and Disassembly of Master Cylinder
  154
- Assembly and Installation of Wheel Cylinder
  155
- Removal and Disassembly of Wheel Cylinder
  155
- Removal of Power Brake Assembly
  155
- Assembly of Hydraulic Cylinder
  158
- Assembly of Power Brake Assembly
  158
- Assembly of Vacuum Control Valve
  158
- Cleaning and Inspection of Power Brake Parts
  158
- Installation of Power Cylinder Assembly
  159
- Replacement of Stoplight Switch
  159
- Tightening Brake Fittings
  159
- Installation of Hand Brake Handle Assembly
  160
- Lubrication of Brake Dust Shields
  160
- Removal of Hand Brake Handle Assembly
  160
Engine Mechanical

168
- Torque Tightness
  170
- Cylinder Numbering
  174
- Removal of Cylinder Head
  174
- Assembly
  175
- Reconditioning Valves and Seats
  175
- Assembly of Cylinder Head
  176
- Installation of Cylinder Head
  177
- Noisy Operation of Valve Lifters
  178
- Checking Valve Lifter Leak down Rate
  180
- Removal of Valve Lifters
  180
- Disassembly and Assembly of Valve Lifters
  181
- Installation of Valve Lifters
  181
- Oil Pan
  182
- Vacuum Pump Test
  182
- Replacement of Connecting Rod Bearings
  185
- Replacement of Main Bearings
  185
- Replacement of Piston Rings
  185
- Removal and Installation of Piston Pins
  186
- Reconditioning Cylinder Bores
  190
- Connecting Rod Alignment
  191
- Installation of Piston and Connecting Rod Assemblies
  192
- Replacement of Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal
  192
- Checking Camshaft
  193
- Removal of Camshaft
  193
- Removal of Camshaft Bearings
  193
- Removal of Timing Chain and Sprockets
  193
- Installation of Camshaft Bearings
  194
- Installation of Camshaft
  195
- Installation of Timing Chain and Sprockets
  195
- Inspection and Installation of Flywheel
  196
- Installation of Crankshaft Engine
  196
- Removal of Crankshaft Engine in Car
  196
- Removal of Flywheel
  196
- Engine Support Mountings
  197
- Removal and Installation of Crankshaft Pilot Bearing
  197
- Installation of Engine and Trans
  198
- Removal of Engine with Transmission from Car
  198
- Specifications
  201
Engine Electrical

204
- General Description
  204
- Battery Electrolyte Tests
  206
- Causes of Low Battery Conditions
  206
- Filling the Battery
  206
- Battery Tests
  207
- Care of Batteries Not in Use
  207
- Test Charging Battery
  207
- Battery Cable and Starter Switch
  208
- Battery Removal and Installation
  208
- Starter Circuit Resistance Tests
  208
- Amperage Draw Test on Starter Motor
  209
- Distributor Test Information
  209
- Inspection and Adjustment of Dis
  209
- Removal and Disassembly of Distributor
  210
- Assembly and Installation of Distributor
  211
- Generator Charging Circuit Precautions
  212
- Setting Timing
  212
- Generator Tests
  213
- Testing for Ground in Generator
  213
- Generator Circuit Resistance Tests
  214
- Assembly of Generator
  215
- Disassembly of Generator
  215
- Removal of Generator
  215
- Accessory Ground Circuit Test
  216
- Installation of Generator
  216
- Primary Wiring Insulation Test
  216
- Fully Charged Battery and a High
  217
- Fully Charged Battery and Low
  217
- Low Battery and Low or no Charg
  217
- Regulator Tests
  217
- Burned Resistors, Windings or
  218
- Cleaning Contact Points
  218
- Secondary Efficiency Test
  220
- Ignition Primary Circuit Resistance Test
  221
- Starter Pinion Adjustment
  224
- Checking Inoperative Cranking Motor
  225
- Interpretation of No-Load and
  225
- Normal Cranking Motor Maintenance
  225
- Starter Motor Tests
  225
- Removal and Disassembly of
  226
- Assembly and Installation of Starter Motor
  227
- Starter Motor
  227
- Engine Tests
  228
- Specifications
  229
Engine Cooling

276
- Anti-Freeze Recommendations
  277
- Draining and Refilling the Cooling System
  277
- Preparation of Cooling System for Anti-Freeze
  277
- Radiator Preventive Maintenance
  277
- Checking Radiator Cap and Seat
  278
- Testing Anti-Freeze Solutions
  278
- Flushing Cooling System
  279
- Installation of Thermostat
  279
- Removal of Thermostat
  279
- Correction of Air and Water Leakage
  280
- Radiator Cleaning Procedure
  280
- Disassembly and Assembly of Radiator Core
  281
- Removal of Water Pump
  281
- Disassembly and Inspection of Water Pump
  282
- Installation of Water Pump
  283
- Torque Tightness
  284
- Specifications
  285
Hydra-Matic Drive

286

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