Pages 89–101 (13 pages)

Steering and Front Wheel Alignment

From the 1934 Buick Series 40 Shop Manual

The Saginaw worm and roller steering gear and its adjustment, steering wheel spoke location, horn button removal, the steering gear lock, pitman arm, steering connecting rod, intermediate steering arm and tie rods. Front wheel alignment follows: curb weight checking dimensions, toe-in, caster (2-3/4 to 3-1/4 degrees) and camber, then corrections for car wander, wheel kick and tire wear, axle and frame alignment, and wheel and tire balance.

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What this section covers

  • Steering gear adjustment
  • Steering wheel and gear lock
  • Steering connecting rod, intermediate arm and tie rods
  • Toe-in adjustment
  • Caster and camber
  • Car wander and wheel kick corrections
  • Axle and frame alignment
  • Wheel and tire balance
Year
1934
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 40: Models 34-41, 34-46, 34-46S, 34-47 and 34-48
Publication
BPS-1.19
Pages
168

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. Title Page, Models and Engine ChartsTitle page, the list of 1934 Series 40 body models, the Series 34-40 chassis view, an engine sectional view, the horsepower and torque curve (93 hp at 3200 rpm, 175 lb-ft at 2200 rpm) and a chart of engine speed against car speed for the 4.33 axle.pp. 1–7
  2. Enginepp. 8–22
  3. Carburetor, Fuel and Exhaust Systemspp. 23–38
  4. Clutchpp. 39–42
  5. Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 43–47
  6. Front Suspensionpp. 48–52
  7. Rear Axlepp. 53–64
  8. Brakespp. 65–72
  9. Wheels and Tirespp. 73–76
  10. FramesThe double-drop frame with box-type front cross member and X member, frame straightening after collision and the frame alignment drawing.pp. 77–78
  11. Ride Control: Springs and Shock Absorberspp. 79–88
  12. Steering and Front Wheel Alignmentpp. 89–101
  13. Electrical Systempp. 102–134
  14. Miscellaneous Unitspp. 135–139
  15. Bodiespp. 140–147

Specifications and reference

  1. General Lubricationpp. 148–152
  2. Dimension LimitsMinimum and maximum fitting limits for engine, clutch, transmission, universal joint, rear axle, front suspension, steering arm and spring parts.pp. 153–154
  3. Detailed Specificationspp. 155–161
  4. Dimensional Drawingspp. 162–165
  5. Index and Lubrication ChartAlphabetical subject index with page numbers, followed by the fold-out chassis lubrication chart.pp. 166–168

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