Section 6-A · Pages 191–199 (9 pages)

Chassis Suspension Specifications, Description and Service Recommendations

From the 1948–1949 Buick Shop Manual

Year
1948, 1949
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 40, 50 and 70: Models 41, 46-S, 51, 56-S, 56-C, 59, 71, 76-S, 76-C, 79 (Estate Wagons 59, 79)
Pages
511

Suspension torques and specifications for the coil spring front and rear suspension, Delco double-acting shock absorbers with calibrations by series, and wheels and tires (6.50-16 on Series 40, 7.60-15 on Series 50, 8.20-15 on Series 70). It describes the front and rear wheel suspension, springs and shock absorbers and gives service recommendations.

What this section covers

  • Suspension tightening specifications
  • Front wheel suspension
  • Rear wheel suspension
  • Chassis springs
  • Front and rear shock absorbers
  • Wheels and tires
  • Service recommendations
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