Section 6 · Pages 95–183 (89 pages)

Hydra-Matic Transmission

From the 1959 Cadillac Shop Manual

Service for the controlled coupling Hydra-Matic transmission, standard on every 1959 Cadillac. Models C and CA are identified by the letters ahead of the serial number; the CA is used in series 67 and 68. The section explains fluid coupling and four-speed planetary operation with power flow diagrams, then covers hydraulic units, adjustments and overhaul.

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What this section covers

  • Models C and CA identification
  • Principles of operation
  • Four-speed planetary gear train
  • Power flow in each range
  • Hydraulic units
  • Accelerator pedal height adjustment
  • Transmission overhaul
Year
1959
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 63, 64, 67 passenger cars and 68 commercial chassis
Publication
1098788
Pages
532

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–6
  2. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 7–63
  3. 5Power Steeringpp. 64–94
  4. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 95–183
  5. 7Rear Axlepp. 184–194
  6. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 195–228
  7. 10Engine Fuel and Exhaustpp. 229–298
  8. 11Engine Coolingpp. 299–307
  9. 12Electrical Systempp. 308–356
  10. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 357–363
  11. 14Accessoriespp. 364–421
  12. 15Bodypp. 422–520
  13. Indexpp. 521–532

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