Section 4-A · Pages 146–153 (8 pages)

Clutch (Series 40-50)

From the 1952 Buick Shop Manual

The single-plate dry disc clutch with crown-type spring used on Series 40-50 cars with Synchromesh: specifications, description, trouble diagnosis, pedal lash adjustment (3/4 inch) and lubrication, removal and installation, and disassembly, inspection and assembly.

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What this section covers

  • Clutch specifications
  • Crown-type spring clutch description
  • Pedal lash adjustment and lubrication
  • Removal and installation
  • Disassembly, inspection and assembly
Year
1952
Make
Buick
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Special Series 40, Super Series 50, Roadmaster Series 70 (models 41–79R)
Pages
533

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 0Introduction and General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 1-ALubricare Instructionspp. 8–15
  3. 1-BBearing Service (Ball and Roller)pp. 16–19
  4. 2-AEngine Specificationspp. 20–26
  5. 2-BEngine Descriptionpp. 27–35
  6. 2-CEngine Tune Up and Trouble Diagnosispp. 36–41
  7. 2-DCylinder Head and Valve Mechanism Servicepp. 42–53
  8. 2-ECrankshaft and Connecting Rod Bearings, Pistons and Ringspp. 54–62
  9. 2-FCooling and Oiling Systems Servicepp. 63–68
  10. 2-GEngine Mountings, Flywheel and Housingpp. 69–75
  11. 3-AFuel and Exhaust Systems: Specifications and General Descriptionpp. 76–80
  12. 3-BFuel System Trouble Diagnosispp. 81–84
  13. 3-CFuel System Adjustments and Replacementspp. 85–91
  14. 3-DFuel and Vacuum Pumppp. 92–98
  15. 3-ECarter 2-Barrel Carburetor and Climatic Controlpp. 99–111
  16. 3-FCarter 4-Barrel Carburetorpp. 112–121
  17. 3-GStromberg 2-Barrel Carburetor and Automatic Chokepp. 122–133
  18. 3-HStromberg 4-Barrel Carburetorpp. 134–145
  19. 4-AClutch (Series 40-50)pp. 146–153
  20. 4-BSynchromesh Transmission and Universal Jointpp. 154–170
  21. 4-CDynaflow Specifications, Description and Operationpp. 171–193
  22. 4-DDynaflow Trouble Diagnosis and Adjustments on Carpp. 194–202
  23. 4-EDynaflow Removal, Installation, Disassembly and Assemblypp. 203–231
  24. 5-ARear Axle Specifications and Descriptionpp. 232–235
  25. 5-BRear Axle Trouble Diagnosispp. 236–239
  26. 5-CRear Axle Removal and Disassembly Procedurespp. 240–253
  27. 6-AChassis Suspension Specifications, Description and Service Recommendationspp. 254–261
  28. 6-BChassis Suspension Trouble Diagnosispp. 262–267
  29. 6-CChassis Suspension Repair Operationspp. 268–276
  30. 6-DWheel Balance and Alignmentpp. 277–283
  31. 7-AManual Steering Gear and Tie Rodspp. 284–293
  32. 7-BPower Steering Gear and Pumppp. 294–311
  33. 8-ABrake Specifications, Description, Operation and Service Recommendationspp. 312–317
  34. 8-BBrake Trouble Diagnosispp. 318–321
  35. 8-CBrake Service and Adjustment Procedurespp. 322–327
  36. 8-DBrake Replacement and Repair Procedurespp. 328–333
  37. 9Framepp. 334–337
  38. 10-AElectrical Specificationspp. 338–341
  39. 10-BElectrical Trouble Diagnosispp. 342–347
  40. 10-CBattery and Cablespp. 348–356
  41. 10-DGenerating Systempp. 357–373
  42. 10-ECranking (Starter) Systempp. 374–390
  43. 10-FIgnition Systempp. 391–406
  44. 10-GLighting Systempp. 407–413
  45. 10-HSignal Systemspp. 414–425
  46. 10-JWiring Circuit Diagramspp. 426–435
  47. 11-AAccessories Other Than Radiopp. 436–441
  48. 11-BRadiopp. 442–457
  49. 12Sheet Metalpp. 458–465
  50. 13-ABody Introduction, Care of Body, Compounds, Body Mountingspp. 466–471
  51. 13-BDoors and Compartment Lidspp. 472–481
  52. 13-CWindshield Wipers, Windshield, Back Windowpp. 482–491
  53. 13-DDoor and Rear Quarter Windows and Ventilatorspp. 492–503
  54. 13-EInterior Trim and Seatspp. 504–509
  55. 13-FConvertible Folding Toppp. 510–513
  56. 13-GHydro-Lectric Power Systempp. 514–527

Index

  1. 14Alphabetical IndexAlphabetical subject index giving the group page number for every topic in the manual.pp. 528–533

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