Section 7 · Pages 254–271 (18 pages)

Standard Transmission and Gearshift Control

From the 1958 Pontiac Shop Manual

The standard three-speed synchro-mesh transmission and steering column gearshift control. Covers periodic service, shift linkage adjustment and replacement, extension oil seal replacement, removing, disassembling, cleaning, assembling and installing the transmission, trouble diagnosis and specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Gearshift linkage adjustment
  • Transmission removal
  • Disassembly and inspection
  • Assembly and installation
  • Trouble diagnosis
  • Specifications
Year
1958
Models
Series 25 Bonneville, 27 Chieftain and Star Chief Safari, 28 Super Chief and Star Chief
Publication
58-5804
Pages
416

What’s inside

Chassis service sections

  1. 00General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 0Lubricationpp. 8–15
  3. 1FrameBody to frame mounting bolt positions for 25 and 27 series and 28 series cars, with the 7/16-14 bolt used for replacement, and frame dimensions.pp. 16–18
  4. 3Coil Spring Suspensionpp. 19–33
  5. 3AAir Spring Suspensionpp. 34–71
  6. 4Rear Axle and Propeller Shaftpp. 72–103
  7. 5Brakespp. 104–145
  8. 6Engine Mechanicalpp. 146–196
  9. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 197–207
  10. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 208–249
  11. 6CEngine Clutchpp. 250–253
  12. 7Standard Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 254–271
  13. 7AHeavy Duty Transmission and Gearshift Controlpp. 272–280
  14. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust SystemFuel tank description, filler pipe seal and tank replacement, and exhaust system service: crossover pipe, exhaust pipe, muffler and tail pipe replacement, with specifications.pp. 281–283
  15. 9Steeringpp. 284–322
  16. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 323–329
  17. 11Chassis Sheet MetalFront bumper, grille, radiator support, hood hinges, hood replacement and fender removal and replacement.pp. 330–331
  18. 12Electrical and Instrumentspp. 332–386
  19. 14Accessoriespp. 387–405

Appendix and index

  1. 15Appendix: Tune-N-Testpp. 406–409
  2. 16Indexpp. 410–416