Section 6 · Pages 68–76 (9 pages)

Hydra-Matic Transmission

From the 1958 Cadillac Shop Manual Supplement

The controlled-coupling Hydra-Matic, similar to 1957. Series 60 and 62 units carry a letter C before the serial number, while the Series 75 and 86 units (letter A) have a slightly altered front pump. It covers operating principles, hydraulic units, service information and the shift point chart.

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What this section covers

  • Controlled coupling operation
  • Principles of operation
  • Hydraulic units
  • Shift point chart
  • Series 75 and 86 differences
Year
1958
Models
Series 62, 60 Special, 75 and 86 commercial chassis
Publication
1098777
Pages
244

What’s inside

Shop manual supplement

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–15
  3. 3FrameThe 1958 tubular center X-type frame, modified for the linkage-type rear suspension and for coil or air springs, with body bolt numbers and torque tightness. The Series 86 commercial frame is unchanged from 1957.pp. 16–17
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 18–63
  5. 5Steeringpp. 64–67
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 68–76
  7. 7Rear AxleThe 1958 rear axle carrier, essentially unchanged from 1957, with a redesigned housing for the new rear suspension linkage and propeller shaft changes for longer life and quieter operation.pp. 77–77
  8. 8Brakespp. 78–108
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 109–112
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 113–171
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 172–175
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 176–198
  13. 13Air Conditionerpp. 199–207
  14. 14Heating SystemThe automatic heating system, the same as 1957 with minor changes: heater hoses routed directly to the water pump and the blower motor resistor moved closer to the blower.pp. 208–208
  15. 15Radio and AntennaThe signal-seeking pre-selector radio, with tuner and audio combined in one unit and two speakers, and the locations of the units in the car.pp. 209–210
  16. 16Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 211–215
  17. 17Bodypp. 216–235
  18. Indexpp. 236–244