Section 3 · Pages 125–177 (53 pages)

Group 3: Cruise-O-Matic Transmission

From the 1958 Ford Thunderbird Shop Manual

The optional Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission in six parts: description and operation, lubrication and adjustments, trouble shooting, replacement, overhaul and converter checks. It explains the torque converter, planetary gear train, clutches, bands and servos, power flows and hydraulic control by range, with stator interference checks and converter cleaning.

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What this section covers

  • Torque converter, planetary gear train and servos
  • Hydraulic control operation by range
  • Fluid level and adjustments
  • Trouble shooting
  • Transmission replacement
  • Overhaul
  • Converter interference checks and cleaning
Year
1958
Make
Ford
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Thunderbird
Type
Service Manual
Models
1958 Thunderbird with 352 V-8; conventional, overdrive and Cruise-O-Matic
Pages
360

What’s inside

Service groups

  1. 1-1Group 1, Part 1: Enginepp. 5–47
  2. 1-2Group 1, Part 2: Ignition Systempp. 48–61
  3. 1-3Group 1, Part 3: Fuel Systempp. 62–80
  4. 1-4Group 1, Part 4: Cooling SystemCooling system service including fan belt adjustment and replacement and the water pump. The pump has a sealed bearing integral with the shaft; removal, disassembly, assembly and installation steps are shown with press tools and impeller clearance of 0.030 to 0.040 inch.pp. 81–86
  5. 2Group 2: Clutch, Conventional Transmissions and Rear Axlepp. 87–124
  6. 3Group 3: Cruise-O-Matic Transmissionpp. 125–177
  7. 4Group 4: Chassis Suspension and Underbodypp. 178–197
  8. 5Group 5: Steeringpp. 198–220
  9. 6Group 6: Brakespp. 221–238
  10. 7Group 7: Generating and Starting Systemspp. 239–264
  11. 8Group 8: Lights, Instruments and Accessoriespp. 265–293
  12. 9Group 9: Body Maintenance and Repairpp. 294–303
  13. 10Group 10: Doors, Deck Lid and Front Sheet MetalDoor replacement and alignment, door locks, remote control and handle replacement, striker plate adjustment, deck lid hinge, lock and fit, and the hood with its Bowden wire locks, safety catch and hinge alignment, plus grille and bumper replacement.pp. 304–313
  14. 11Group 11: Interior Trim, Seats and Windowspp. 314–333

Maintenance, tools and specifications

  1. 12Group 12: Maintenance, Lubrication and Special ToolsA maintenance chart of operations by mileage interval, a lubrication chart naming the lubricant for each point, such as pressure gun grease, engine oil S.A.E. 10W and Auto. Trans. Fluid Type A, and a numbered list of special service tools by system.pp. 334–337
  2. 13Group 13: Specificationspp. 338–360

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