Section 3 · Pages 163–190 (28 pages)

Front Suspension

From the 1970 Pontiac Chassis Service Manual

Front suspension description for Pontiac, Tempest and Grand Prix: shock absorbers, stabilizer shaft, springs, control arms and ball joints. Includes alignment of caster, camber and toe-in, curb height checks, wheel bearing service, a diagnosis table for hard steering and wander, and torque and alignment specifications.

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What this section covers

  • Caster, camber and toe-in alignment
  • Curb height check
  • Upper and lower control arms
  • Ball joint inspection and replacement
  • Spring and shock absorber service
  • Wheel bearing adjustment
  • Trouble diagnosis
Year
1970
Make
Pontiac
Vehicle
Passenger Cars, Tempest
Type
Service Manual
Models
Pontiac, Grand Prix and Tempest (including GTO) models
Publication
S-7004
Pages
1,260

What’s inside

General and climate control

  1. Title Page and Table of ContentsTitle page and table of contents for the 1970 Pontiac Service Manual, listing sections 0 to 15 and their sub-sections, with the scope statement for Pontiac, Grand Prix and Tempest models.pp. 1–1
  2. 0General Information and Lubricationpp. 2–16
  3. 1Heating and Ventilationpp. 17–35
  4. 1ACustom Air Conditioningpp. 36–127
  5. 1BAutomatic Temperature Controlpp. 128–157

Chassis and brakes

  1. 2Frame and Body Mountingspp. 158–162
  2. 3Front Suspensionpp. 163–190
  3. 4Rear Suspensionpp. 191–215
  4. 4AStandard Differentialpp. 216–246
  5. 4BSafe-T-Track Differentialpp. 247–258
  6. 4CType C Standard Differentialpp. 259–270
  7. 4DType C Safe-T-Track Differentialpp. 271–276
  8. 4EPropeller Shaft (Drive Shaft)pp. 277–283
  9. 5Standard Brakespp. 284–312
  10. 5ADelco-Moraine Power Brakepp. 313–325
  11. 5BBendix Power Brakepp. 326–338
  12. 5CHeavy Duty Power Brakes, Bendix Tandem Diaphragmpp. 339–350
  13. 5DHeavy Duty Power Brakes, Delco-Moraine Tandem Diaphragmpp. 351–367
  14. 5EDisc Brakespp. 368–382

Engine

  1. 6Engine Mechanical, L-6 and V-8pp. 383–482
  2. 6AEngine Cooling and Lubricationpp. 483–499
  3. 6BEngine Fuelpp. 500–564
  4. 6CEngine Tune-Uppp. 565–570
  5. 6DEmission Control Systemspp. 571–582
  6. 6EEngine Electricalpp. 583–627

Clutch and transmissions

  1. 7Clutch and Manual Transmissionspp. 628–637
  2. 7AThree-Speed Dearborn Manual Transmissionpp. 638–652
  3. 7BThree-Speed Saginaw Manual Transmissionpp. 653–666
  4. 7CThree-Speed Muncie Manual Transmissionpp. 667–683
  5. 7DFour-Speed Muncie Manual Transmissionpp. 684–703
  6. 7ETurbo Hydra-Matic (M-40) Transmissionpp. 704–800
  7. 7FTwo-Speed Automatic (M-35) Transmissionpp. 801–848
  8. 7GTurbo Hydra-Matic (M-38) Transmissionpp. 849–937

Steering, electrical and body hardware

  1. 8Fuel Tank and Exhaust Systempp. 938–964
  2. 9Steeringpp. 965–1038
  3. 10Wheels and Tirespp. 1039–1051
  4. 11Chassis Sheet Metalpp. 1052–1062
  5. 12Chassis Electrical and Instrumentspp. 1063–1129
  6. 12AWindshield Wiper and Washerspp. 1130–1163
  7. 13Radiator Support and Mounting Partspp. 1164–1167
  8. 14Front and Rear Bumperspp. 1168–1187
  9. 15Accessoriespp. 1188–1260

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