Section 3 · Pages 17–36 (20 pages)

Front Suspension

From the 1956 Pontiac Shop Manual

Front suspension description, periodic service and front end alignment: inspection before checking, then checking and setting caster, camber, king pin inclination, toe-in and toe-out on turns. Repair procedures cover the front shock absorbers, stabilizer, lower and upper control arms and shafts, king pins and bushings, and the upper pivot pin and eccentric bushing, with trouble diagnosis by cause and remedy and specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Front end alignment: caster, camber, toe-in
  • King pin inclination and toe-out on turns
  • Front shock absorber and stabilizer
  • Upper and lower control arms and shafts
  • King pin and bushing replacement
  • Trouble diagnosis and specifications
Year
1956
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 27 Chieftain 860 and 870, Star Chief Safari; Series 28 Star Chief
Publication
S-5604
Pages
398

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 00General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 0General Lubricationpp. 7–13
  3. 1BodyLocation of the car serial number and the Fisher body number plate, with a note that body service is covered in the Fisher Body Service News.pp. 14–14
  4. 2FrameFrame checking chart with dimensions for the 27 and 28 Series, and frame repair notes.pp. 15–16
  5. 3Front Suspensionpp. 17–36
  6. 4Rear Suspensionpp. 37–69
  7. 5Brakespp. 70–118
  8. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 119–174
  9. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 175–185
  10. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 186–247
  11. 6CEngine Clutchpp. 248–253
  12. 7Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 254–272
  13. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust SystemFuel tank and filler pipe removal, and replacement of the exhaust crossover pipe, exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe.pp. 273–275
  14. 9Steeringpp. 276–316
  15. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 317–323
  16. 11Chassis Sheet MetalHood, fender and radiator support adjustments, front-end sheet metal removal and hood hinge spring replacement.pp. 324–325
  17. 12Electrical and Instrumentspp. 326–380
  18. 14Accessoriespp. 381–390
  19. 15IndexAlphabetical subject index to the whole manual, giving section page numbers for each topic.pp. 391–398

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