Section 6 · Pages 94–149 (56 pages)

Hydra-Matic Transmission

From the 1963 Cadillac Shop Manual

Principles of operation and service of the four-speed Hydra-Matic: diagnosis with shift point charts and neutral tables, oil pressure and leak checks, fluid change, linkage and TV adjustment, removal and installation, major component disassembly and assembly, rear unit sun gear end play, bushing replacement, torque specifications and special tools.

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What this section covers

  • Principles of operation
  • Diagnosis and shift point chart
  • Oil pressure check and fluid leakage
  • Linkage adjustment and fluid change
  • Transmission removal and installation
  • Control valve assembly overhaul
  • Rear unit sun gear end play
  • Bushing replacement procedures
Year
1963
Models
Series 60, 62, 75 and Commercial Chassis
Publication
1099022
Pages
609

What’s inside

Chassis, engine and electrical

  1. 1General InformationUnit identification number locations (engine, Hydra-Matic, differential carrier, compressor, radio, Guide-Matic and cruise control), the foreword and manual arrangement, and the general description and specifications table of body styles with style numbers, wheelbase, length and width.pp. 3–5
  2. 2Lubrication Service and Preventive Maintenancepp. 6–17
  3. 3Framepp. 18–23
  4. 4Chassis Suspensionpp. 24–59
  5. 5Power Steeringpp. 60–93
  6. 6Hydra-Matic Transmissionpp. 94–149
  7. 7Propeller Shaft and Rear Axlepp. 150–165
  8. 8Power Brakespp. 166–192
  9. 9Engine, Mechanicalpp. 193–235
  10. 10Engine, Fuel and Exhaustpp. 236–271
  11. 11Engine, Coolingpp. 272–280
  12. 12Electrical System, Including Radio, Cruise Control and Guide-Maticpp. 281–381
  13. 13Heating and Air Conditioningpp. 382–449
  14. 14Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 450–459
  15. 15Instrument Panelpp. 460–469

Body

  1. 16Bodypp. 470–597

Index

  1. Alphabetical Indexpp. 598–609