Pages 84–93 (10 pages)

Install Units into Case

From the 1960 Pontiac Hydra-Matic Manual

Reinstalling assembled units into the case: detent spring, parking linkage, levers, L band, rear unit and case support, reverse parts, governor, mainshaft end play, pump, pressure regulator and front coupling. It includes the front unit end clearance check with selective spacers, then the valve body, oil pan, flywheel housing and torus members.

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What this section covers

  • Detent spring, parking linkage and levers
  • L band and rear unit installation
  • Reverse parts and governor
  • Pump and pressure regulator
  • Front unit end clearance and selective spacers
  • Control valve, intake pipe and oil pan
  • Flywheel rear housing and torus members
Year
1960
Make
General Motors, Pontiac
Vehicle
Components and Systems, Hydra-Matic, Passenger Cars, Transmissions
Type
Overhaul & Unit Repair, Service Manual
Models
1960 Pontiac controlled-coupling Hydra-Matic, Model P and PE
Publication
S-6004 H-M
Pages
112

What’s inside

Operation and theory

  1. Description and Operating Instructionspp. 1–4
  2. Fundamental Principles of the Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 5–35

Service and overhaul

  1. Periodic Service RecommendationsFluid level indicator and fill point, the 2,000 mile fluid check, the 25,000 mile fluid change interval and the new car and 2,000 mile inspection items for 1960 Pontiacs.pp. 36–36
  2. Adjustments with Transmission in CarStep-by-step adjustment of the throttle control linkage using pin J-7687, the selector lever linkage and the neutralizer (starter) switch, with idle speed and clearance settings.pp. 37–38
  3. Minor Service and RepairsServices done without removing the transmission: checking oil level, draining and refilling with fluid capacities, and replacing the rear seal, governor, pressure regulator, parking brake linkage and detent and throttle levers.pp. 39–40
  4. Remove TransmissionProcedure for removing the Hydra-Matic, rear flywheel housing and torus assembly from the car as a unit, including draining, cooler lines, propeller shaft, linkage and cross member.pp. 41–41
  5. Remove Units from Casepp. 42–48
  6. Disassemble Individual Unitspp. 49–58
  7. Cleaning and Inspectionpp. 59–69
  8. Assemble Individual Unitspp. 70–83
  9. Install Units into Casepp. 84–93
  10. Install TransmissionMounting the transmission on the engine: aligning torus cover and flex plate, checking the .015 inch flywheel clearance, reconnecting linkage, cooler adapter and propeller shaft, then refilling, adjusting and testing.pp. 94–95

Diagnosis and reference

  1. Testing and Diagnosispp. 96–103
  2. Specificationspp. 104–107
  3. Special Hydra-Matic ToolsIllustrated list of the special tools named in the procedures, such as holding fixtures, spring compressors, snap ring pliers and end play gauges, with J numbers.pp. 108–108
  4. Alphabetical Indexpp. 109–112

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