SECTION 9-C 1954 BUICK BRAKE SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, REPAIR PROCEDURES 9-7 FILLING, BLEEDING, FLUSHING 1954 BUICK BRAKE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM Filling 1954 Buick Brake Master Cylinder The 1954 Buick brake master cylinder must be kept properly filled to insure adequate reserve and prevent air from entering the hydraulic system. It must not be overfilled, however, as expansion due [...]
1954 BUICK BRAKE TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS - SECTION 9-B 9-5 INSPECTING AND TESTING 1954 BUICK BRAKES Inspecting 1954 Buick Brakes At reasonably frequent intervals the 1954 Buick brakes should be inspected for pedal reserve, which is the clearance between the pedal pad and the toeboard when the brake pedal is firmly depressed while brakes are cold. For average [...]
1954 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION, OPERATION CONTENTS OF SECTION 9-A 9-1 1954 BUICK BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. The 1954 Buick brake specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased [...]
SECTION 8-B 1954 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP 8-8 1954 BUICK POWER STEERING GEAR AND PUMP SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only: dry or ditty threads produce increased [...]
SECTION 8-A 1954 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR AND LINKAGE 8-1 1954 BUICK MANUAL STEERING GEAR SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which [...]
SECTION 7-C 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SERVICE, ADJUSTMENT, AND REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES 7-8 1954 BUICK TIRE SERVICE AND INSPECTION 1954 Buick Tire Inflation Maintenance of correct inflation pressure in all tires is one of the most important elements of tire care. Correct tire pressure is also of great importance to ease of handling and riding comfort. Overinflation is [...]
SECTION 7-B 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 7-4 ABNORMAL TIRE WEAR General Operating Conditions Assuming that there is no misalignment condition to cause unnatural wear, the life of tires depends largely upon car operating conditions and driving habits. Tires wear at a much faster rate in some localities than in others because of road [...]
SECTION 7-A 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS AND DESCRIPTION 7-1 1954 BUICK CHASSIS SUSPENSION SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. These specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads produce increased friction which prevents accurate measurement [...]
SECTION 6-B 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE SERVICE PROCEDURES 6-4 REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE ASSEMBLY It is not necessary to remove the 1954 Buick rear axle assembly for any of the repairs outlined in this section; however, these procedures can be used as outlined if the assembly is removed from the car. The [...]
SECTION 6-A 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS, DESCRIPTION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS 6-1 1954 BUICK REAR AXLE SPECIFICATIONS Tightening Specifications Use a reliable torque wrench to tighten the parts listed, to insure proper tightness without straining or distorting parts. The 1954 Buick rear axle specifications are for clean and lightly lubricated threads only; dry or dirty threads [...]