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1. Title Page and ContentsCover, title page with the 1956 coverage statement and part number, the Cadillac Craftsman Code pledge, and the section contents page with its index tabs.pp. 1–4
2. 1General InformationForeword and arrangement of the manual, then model identification: engine serial and unit number locations, the engine unit number chart by series and equipment, body number plate, rear axle ratio identification numbers, Hydra-Matic, compressor, radio and Autronic Eye serial plates, and a table of models with wheelbase, length and starting engine numbers.pp. 5–7
3. 3FrameX-type frame description for all series, checking frame dimensions with tram gauges or a plumb bob, checking for twist, front cross member replacement by bolting or welding, body bolt locations by body style, and torque tightness.pp. 8–10
4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 11–33
5. 5Power Steeringpp. 34–59
6. 6Rear Axlepp. 60–69
7. 8Engine Mechanicalpp. 70–103
8. 9Engine Electricalpp. 104–131
9. 10AEngine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 132–147
10. 10BRochester Carburetorpp. 148–159
11. 10CCarter Carburetor (Single and Dual)pp. 160–181
12. 11Engine Coolingpp. 182–190
13. 12Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 191–284
14. 13Chassis Electricalpp. 285–296
15. 14Bodypp. 297–383
16. 15Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 384–389
17. 16AAir Conditionerpp. 390–410
18. 16BAutomatic Heating Systempp. 411–418
19. 16CRadiopp. 419–423
20. 16DElectric AntennaMotor-driven antenna with nylon cord mast drive: removal and installation, disassembly and assembly of the mast and housing, cleaning the rod, and curing moisture in the body tube or an antenna that will not raise or lower.pp. 424–426
21. 16EAutronic Eyepp. 427–433
22. 16FFog LampsBumper-mounted fog lamps with built-in turn signals and the ring switch at the headlamp control, plus the aiming procedure on a screen 25 feet away.pp. 434–434
23. IndexAlphabetical subject index giving section page numbers (for example 7-12 or 16-A-9) for every procedure, chart and specification in the manual.pp. 435–443