Section 3 · Pages 18–23 (6 pages)

Frame

From the 1961 Cadillac Shop Manual

Description and service of the 1961 frames, which are tubular-center X-type with shallow front extensions for a lower floor pan. New braced dual front cross members carry the redesigned front suspension, and the 75 series and Commercial Chassis frames differ. The section ends with torque specifications.

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What this section covers

  • X-type frame construction
  • Dual front cross members
  • Frame differences by series
  • Frame service procedures
  • Torque specifications
Year
1961
Make
Cadillac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Service Manual
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1098935
Pages
545

What’s inside

Shop manual

  1. 1General Informationpp. 1–7
  2. 2Lubricationpp. 8–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–65
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 66–101
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 102–157
  7. 7Rear Axlepp. 158–173
  8. 8Brakespp. 174–201
  9. 9Engine Mechanicalpp. 202–235
  10. 10Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine Coolingpp. 272–281
  12. 12Electrical Systempp. 282–343
  13. 13Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 344–353
  14. 14Accessoriespp. 354–419
  15. 15Bodypp. 420–533
  16. 16Index and Reference Tablespp. 534–545

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