CORVETTE BODY 1B-22
16.
17.
Fig.
47-Door Handle and Lock Cylinder
18.
19.
20.
21.
1.
Screw - Handle Retaining
2.
Reinforcement
3. Gasket - Rear
4.
Handle Assembly
5. Cylinder Assembly - Lock
6. Escutcheon
7.
Retainer
8. Rod - Lock Cylinder
9. Gasket - Front
14.
Cut off painted portion of cartridge nozzle along
edge of paint line.
15.
Mix adhesive caulking material and accelerator
] thoroughly according to directions on container.
NOTE:
Once caulking material is mixed, there
will be approximately 35 minutes of working
time with the material. Subsequent steps should
be performed immediately after caulking ma-
terial is mixed.
Place caulking material in cartridge as shown in
Figure 59.
Carefully apply a smooth continuous bead of caulking
material on inside surface of glass next to edge
completely around glass (fig. 60). Caulking material
should be approximately 1/4 inch wide at the base
and form a pyramid 3/8 inch high. If during appli-
cation the pyramid collapses, wait about 2-3 minutes
for material to set up. If an air bubble is encoun-
tered in material back up the applicator and apply
sufficient material to fill void and to dispense the
bubble before continuing.
The reveal molding clips are self sealing and do
not require sealing before installing the rear glass.
With aid of helper, lift glass and carefully position
glass on spacers, matching up marks on glass and
body as shown in Figure 61.
Press glass lightly to set caulking material to rear
window opening flanges. Paddle material where nec-
essary to insure proper seal.
Watertest rear window immediately using a cold
water spray. If any water leaks are encountered, use
flat bladed screw driver or stick and paddle caulking
material into leak point to correct leak. Correction
of leak is usually more effectively performed by
paddling material from inside the body.
CAUTION: Do not run a heavy stream of water
directly on caulking material while the material
is still soft.
22.
Install the reveal moldings in the following sequence:
Top,
sides, lower and the caps in each upper corner.
23.
Carefully remove masking tape from inside of glass
and install garnish moldings.
Fig.
49—Door Sill Plate and Molding
Fig.
48—Door Hinge
1.
Plate - Door Sill
2.
Retainer - Sill Molding
3. Sill Molding
4.
"U" Nut - Sill Molding Retainer
5. Special Nut
6. Spring Nut - Sill Molding
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
FRONT SUSPENSION 3-3
by means of a lower control arm inner pivot cam; on the
Chevelle, Camaro and Corvette by means of upper control
arm inner support shaft shims.
Caster angle is adjusted, on the Chevrolet and Chevy n
by means of a strut rod which runs from the lower con-
trol arm forward to a frame brace; on the Chevelle,
Camaro and Corvette by means of upper control arm
inner support shaft shims.
A stabilizer bar is used on all Chevelle and Corvette
models. Chevrolet Impalas, station wagons and V-8
engine equipped models are fitted with the stabilizer bar.
UPPER CONTROL ARM
STABILIZER
SPRING
LOWER CONTROL ARM
STEERING KNUCKLE
Fig.
3 - Front Suspension - Corvette
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Maintenance intervals recommended for lubrication of
front suspension components have been fully covered in
Section 0 of this manual. Only actual adjustment proce-
dures will be covered here.
NOTE:
Unless otherwise indicated all proce-
dures will apply to all five vehicles covered in
this manual.
FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTMENT
Proper front wheel bearing adjustment has a definite
bearing on the safe operation of a vehicle. Improperly
adjusted front wheel bearings will result in a lack of
steering stability causing wheel wander, shimmy and ex-
cessive tire wear. Very accurate adjustment is possible
because the spindles are drilled both vertically and hori-
zontally and the adjusting nuts are slotted in all six sides.
NOTE:
Wheel bearings should not
be.
repacked
or adjusted as a part of "New Car Conditioning".
1.
With wheel raised, remove hub cap and dust cap and
then remove the cotter pin from the end of the
spindle.
2.
While rotating wheel, tighten spindle nut to 12 lbs. ft
torque.
3.
Back off adjusting nut one flat and insert cotter pin.
If slot and pin hole do not line up, back off the adjust-
ing nut an additional 1/2 flat or less as required to
insert cotter pin.
4.
Spin the wheel to check that it rolls freely and then
lock the cotter pin by spreading the end and bending
it around.
NOTE:
Bearings should have zero preload and
.001"
to .008" end movement when properly ad-
justed on Chevrolet, Chevelle, Camaro and Cor-
vette; .000" to .004" on Chevy H.
5.
Install dust cap, hub cap or wheel disc and lower
wheel.
6. Perform the same operation on each front wheel.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
FRONT SUSPENSION 3-7
CAMARO
CHEVROLET
AND
CORVETTE
LOWER
CONTROL
ARM
CHEVELLE
CHEVY
II
Fig.
9- Checking Riding Height
not the vehicle riding height is correct.
1.
Place the vehicle on a smooth, level floor and bounce
and rock the front end several times. Raise vehicle,
then allow it to settle to a normal height.
2.
Measure the following two distances (fig. 9):
a. From the floor to the center of the inner pivot of
the lower control arm. (On the Chevrolet and
Camaro, this measurement must be made at the
rear end of the pivot.)
b.
Chevrolet--Measure the distance from the floor
to the lower face of the lower steering knuckle
boss for the spherical joint on the same side of
the vehicle.
Chevelle—From the floor to the outer pivot
which is located 1/8" (.12) inboard from the ball
stud boss at the lower surface of the arm.
Chevy II--Measure the distance from the floor
to the lower ball joint seat.
Corvette—Measure the distance from the floor
to the lower face of the lower steering knuckle
boss for the spherical joint on the same side of
the vehicle.
Camaro—From the floor to the lower inboard
edge of ball seat.
3.
The difference between these two measurements
should be as outlined in the Specifications given at
the end of the book with the vehicle at curb weight
(full tank of gas, spare tire and jack in trunk, no
passengers).
4.
Measure the opposite side of the vehicle in the same
manner. The measurements for both sides should
differ no more than 1/2".
5. To correct the height, springs must be replaced.
These springs do not have flat ends and shims should
not be used.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
REAR SUSPENSION AND DRIVE LINE 4-34
COMPONENT PARTS REPLACEMENT (CORVETTE)
AXLE DRIVESHAFT-FIGURE 88
Removal
1.
Disconnect inboard driveshaft trunnion from side
gear yoke.
2.
Bend bolt lock tabs down and remove four bolts
securing shaft flange to spindle drive flange.
3.
Pry driveshaft out of outboard drive flange pilot
and remove by withdrawing outboard end first (fig.
89).
Repairs
1.
Remove bearing lock ring from trunnion yoke.
2.
Support turnnion yoke on a piece of 1-1/4" pipe on
arbor press bed.
3.
Using suitable socket or rod, press trunnion down
far enough to drive opposite bearing cup from yoke.
4.
Remove trunnion and press other bearing cup from
yoke, being careful not to
drop'
cup
or lose bearing
rollers.
5. Remove trunnion and yoke from other joint in a
similar manner.
3
AXLE
II 1
i
c
DRI\
c
y
'E SHAFT ^
AXLE
v
DRIVE^
SHAFT
•
Fig.
88—Axle Driveshaft
6. Remove dust seals from trunnion, clean and inspect
bearing rollers and trunnion. Relubricate bearings
with a high-melting point wheel bearing type
lubricant.
NOTE:
In addition to packing the bearings,
make sure that the lubricant reservoir at the
end of each trunnion is completely filled with
lubricant. In filling these reservoirs, pack lu-
bricant into the hole so as to fill from the .
bottom. This will prevent air pockets and en-
sure an adequate supply of lubricant.
7. Place new dust seals on trunnion, cavity of seal
toward end of trunnion - then position Tool J-21556
over end of trunnion and into cavity portion of seal.
Press seal onto trunnion until tool bottoms against
trunnion (fig. 90).
NOTE:
Installation of seal is critical to proper
sealing - use specified tool during installation
to prevent seal distortion and to assure proper
seating of seal on trunnion.
8. Partially install one bearing cup into yoke. Place
trunnion in yoke and into bearing cup. Install other
bearing cup and press both bearing cups into yoke,
being careful to keep trunnion aligned in bearing
cups.
9. Press bearing cups far enough to install lock rings,
and install lock rings.
NOTE:
It may be more convenient, if neces-
sary, to use a bench vise for removal and
installation, instead of an arbor press. In this
case, proceed with disassembly and assembly
procedure as with an arbor press.
Installation
1.
Place driveshaft inboard trunnion into side gear
yokes and assemble
"XJ"
bolts. Rotate yokes so that
trunnion seats are phased 90° apart.
2.
Install outboard drive flange into spindle drive flange
pilot, position bolt lock over bolt holes and install
four bolts. Torque bolts to specification and bend
lock tabs flat against bolt heads.
Fig. 89—Removing Driveshaft
Fig.
90—
"U"
Joint Trunnion Seal Installation
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
BRAKES 5-29
Fig.
42—Installing Caliper on Disc
Check that the hose does not touch other parts at
any time during suspension or geometry travel.
If contact does occur, remove the U-shaped retainer
and rotate the end of the hose in the support bracket
one or two points in a direction which will eliminate
hose contact. Reinstall the retainer and recheck
for hose contact. If it is satisfactory, place the
steel tube connector in the hose fitting and tighten
securely.
If rear brake caliper is being serviced, connect
brake line to caliper.
Bleed brakes as outlined in this section.
Install wheels and lower vehicle.
BRAKE DISC
Servicing of the disc brakes is extremely critical
due to tolerances required in machining of the brake
disc to insure proper brake operation. In manufacturing
the brake disc, tolerances of the rubbing surfaces for
flatness is .001 and for parallelism is .0005, while
lateral runout of the faces must not exceed .004 total.
The maintenance of these close controls of the shape of
the rubbing surfaces is necessary to prevent brake
roughness. In addition, the surface finish must be non-
directional and maintained at 30-50 micro-inches. This
control of the rubbing surface finish is necessary to
avoid pulls and erratic performance and promote long
lining life and equal lining wear of both left and right
brakes.
tight scoring of the disc surfaces not exceeding .015
in depth, which may result from normal use, is not
detrimental to brake operation.
When the total disc thickness is less than .965 for the
1"
thick disc or 1.215 for the 1-1/4" thick disc, it should
be replaced. Disc thicknesses less than this can permit
the shoes to come out of contact with the shoe abutments
and cause malfunction.
Because performance is not impaired by surface im-
perfection not exceeding .015 deep, refinishing of the
rubbing surface is not necessary.
Fig.
43—Dial Indicating Disc Runout
Since extremely accurate control of the finishing oper-
ation is necessary for proper performance and excess
metal removal can cause malfunction, refinishing of the
rubbing surface is not recommended.
Checking Procedure (Fig. 43)
Front
Tighten the adjusting nut of the wheel bearing until all
play has been removed. It should be just loose enough
to allow the wheel to turn. Clamp a dial indicator to the
caliper so that its button contacts the disc at a point about
1 inch from the outer edge. When the disc is turned, the
indicator reading should not exceed .002 inches. If runout
exceeds this amount the hub and disc assembly should
be replaced. Due to the close tolerances involved it is
not recommended that the front discs be machined or
serviced separately.
After checking the runout, readjust, the wheel bearings
as outlined in Section 3 of this manual.
Rear—Corvette Only
Check the rear wheel bearing end play, as outlined in
Section 4 of this manual. Then dial indicate the disc face.
If lateral runout of the disc exceeds the bearing end play
by .003 inches, the disc should be refaced (not to exceed
.040 inches) or replaced.
Removal
1.
Raise vehicle and remove wheel and tire assembly.
/ 2. Remove brake caliper as outlined in this section.
3.
Drill out the five rivets attaching the disc to the hub
or spindle.
4.
Remove brake disc from vehicle.
5. Complete the removal of the five rivets from the
hub or spindle.
Installation
1.
Install the disc to the hub or spindle aligning the lug
bolts with the holes in the disc.
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-2
Fig.
2 - Chevelle Clutch Pedal Free Travel Adjustment (V-8 Shown)
some clearance between cross shaft and both its
mounting brackets.
CLUTCH LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT
There is one linkage adjustment (clutch fork push rod
or pedal push rod) to compensate for all normal clutch
wear.
The clutch pedal should have
1-1/4"
free travel (meas-
ured at clutch pedal pad) before the throwout bearing en-
gages the clutch diaphragm spring levers. Lash is re-
quired to prevent clutch slippage which would occur if the
bearing was held against the fingers and to prevent the
bearing from running continually until failure.
Chevrolet Linkage Adjustment (Fig. 1}
With Nuts (A) & (B) loose on Rod (D)
&
before installa-
tion of Clutch Pedal Return Spring
(E),
apply approximately
5 lbs. load in direction of arrow (F) to eliminate clear-
ance between throwout bearing and clutch fingers. Move
Rod (D) in direction of arrow (G) until Clutch Pedal Arm
makes contact with Bumper Stop on instrument panel
brace. Run Nut (B) toward Swivel until dimension (X) is
9/32". Tighten Nut (A) to lock Swivel (C) against Nut (B).
Install Clutch Pedal Return Spring (E).
The foregoing procedure will provide a free pedal
travel of 1" to
1-1/2"
measured on a perpendicular from
the crown of the, pedal pad to the bare metal toe pan.
Chevelle Linkage Adjustment (Fig. 2)
1.
Disconnect spring between cross shaft lever and
clutch fork.
2.
Loosen push rod locknut about three turns.
3.
If there is no free travel, shorten the rod (by turning
at square wrench area) until it is free of clutch fork.
4.
Hold the clutch fork rearward to move throwout
lightly against clutch release fingers, then adjust rod
length until rod just touches ,its seat in the fork.
5.
Adjust locknut to obtain approximately 3/16" clear-
ance between nut and rod sleeve end.
6. Turn the rod with wrench, until the nut just comes in
contact with rod sleeve end, then hold the rod with
wrench and tighten locknut.
7.
Check free pedal travel at pedal (1" to
1-1/2"
is
proper clearance). Readjust if necessary.
Chevy II Linkage Adjustment (Fig. 3}
L-4 & L-6 Models
1.
Loosen locknut "A" and lengthen or shorten push rod
in swivel as required by turning with wrench on ma-
chined flat "B". (Shorten push rod to increase pedal
lash).
2.
Hold push rod at flat "B" and tighten locknut "A".
3.
Recheck pedal free travel.
NOTE: A measurement of approximately 3/16"
between push rod and its seat in fork will give
required pedal free travel.
V-8 Models
The eight cylinder linkage has a two-piece clutch fork
push rod (fig. 3). Adjust clutch pedal free travel by turn-
ing the adjusting rod portion of the push rod to obtain apr
proximately 3/16" clearance between clutch fork and end
of rod, ttien tighten locknut to 8-12 lbs. ft. and check free
travel at pedal. Pedal free travel on all models should
be 1" to
1-1/2".
Corvette Linkage Adjustment
Refer to fig. 1 and the following procedure:
1.
Disconnect pedal return spring.
2.
With Nuts (A) and (B) loose on Rod (D) apply push
hard load in direction of arrow (F) to eliminate
clearance between throwout bearing and clutch
fingers.
3.
Run Nut (B) towards Swivel (C) until dimension (X)
is 3/8" to 7/16".
4.
Tighten Nut (A) to lock swivel against Nut (B).
5.
Connect pedal return spring and check pedal free
travel for
1-1/4"
minimum to 2" maximum.
6. Check every 3,000 miles.
7.
Adjust free travel to 2" to 2-1/2" for heavy duty op-
eration. The return spring may be removed for
heavy duty conditions.
Camaro Linkage Adjustment
Refer to Figure 4 and the following procedure:
Apply a 10 lb. load in direction of Arrow (E) to hold
Clutch Pedal against Clutch Pedal Bumper.
Apply a 10 lb. load to Clutch Fork in direction of Arrow
(D) to eliminate clearance between throwout bearing and
clutch fingers.
Insert a .198 Spacer (F) between clutch fork and Ad-
justing Rod (A).
Rotate Adjusting Rod against Spacer until it has a 5 in.
lb.
torque.
Hold Adjusting Rod and tighten Nut (C) against Swivel
(B) or Rod (B).
Remove Spacer. Install return spring and extension to
clutch fork.
Pedal will have approximately 1" to
1-1/8"
free travel.
A clutch that has been slipping prior to free play ad-
justment may still slip right after the new adjustment due
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
CLUTCH AND TRANSMISSIONS 7-10 ,
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The overdrive unit is essentially a two-speed planetary-
transmission attached to the rear of a conventional three-
speed transmission. In overdrive, engine speed is ap-
proximately 30 per cent slower at a given road speed
since the drive train includes planetary gears which pro-
vide a lower overall gear ratio than that obtained in high
gear with the conventional transmission.
The electrical equipment which controls the automatic
action of the mechanical portion of the overdrive unit
consists of a solenoid, a speed-sensitive governor switch,
a relay and a kickdown switch. The circuit including this
equipment makes it possible to operate in overdrive above
a pre-set cut-in speed, or in .conventional drive at any
speed.
With the overdrive unit engaged, the transmission
should not be left in any forward gear with intent of lock-
ing the drive-line as the overrunning clutch is a free-
wheeling condition.
SERVICING THE OVERDRIVE
With the,overdrive assembly removed from the trans-
mission, service operations on the transmission proper
are the same as for the standard three-speed trans-
mission.
Repairs to the overdrive housing, output shaft, ring
gear assembly, clutch cam, roller retainer, pinion cage,
sun gear, shift rail, sun gear control plate, output shaft
bearing, oil seal, speedometer drive gear, solenoid pawl
and interlock plunger may be performed underneath the
car, if so desired, by removing the overdrive housing
without disturbing the transmission. Refer to Overhaul
Manual for Service Procedure.
If the transmission mainshaft, overdrive adapter or
transmission rear bearing which is retained in adapter
require replacement, the entire transmission and over-
drive assembly should be removed and overhauled on the
bench.
MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENTS
Servicing of the overdrive governor switch and pinion,
the sun gear solenoid, oil seal and cable bracket, the out-
put shaft rear oil seal, the control shaft lever, and the
speedometer driven gear may be accomplished without
removing the overdrive from the vehicle, as discussed
in the following paragraphs:
GOVERNOR SWITCH AND PINION
To remove governor switch, disconnect wires at gover-
nor switch and screw governor
out
of housing, using Tool
J-4653 on the flat hexagonal surface of governor case.
The pinion may be separated from the governor by re-
moving the snap ring on the shaft.
SUN GEAR SOLENOID, OIL SEAL AND
CONTROL CABLE BRACKET
Remove the solenoid by taking out the two mounting
bolts and lock washers, removing
the.
cable bracket with
the lower bolt. Turn the solenoid 1/4 turn and
pull,
sole-
noid plunger out of adapter. The oil seal may be pried
out of the adapter.
CASE REAR OIL SEAL
Removal
1.
Remove propeller shaft as outlined in Section 4.
2.
Using a punch against seal in housing, pry out seal
from housing.
Installation
1.
Prelubricate between sealing lips and coat outside of
new oil seal with a suitable sealant, then start seal
into bore in overdrive housing.
2.
Using Tool J-5154 drive oil seal into counterbore.
3.
Install propeller shaft as outlined in Section 4.
CONTROL SHAFT LEVER AND/OR "O" RING
OIL SEALS
To remove- the control shaft, disconnect the cpntrol
cable, remove tapered pin and pull lever out. Replace
the two "0" ring seals on the control shaft. Insert shaft
and new "O" ring seals into housing and install tapered
pin. Connect control wire to lever.
SPEEDOMETER DRIVEN GEAR
Disconnect speedometer cable, remove lock plate to
housing bolt and lock washer and remove lock plate. In-
sert screw driver in lock plate slot in fitting and pry
fitting, gear and shaft from housing. Pry "O" ring from
groove in guide.
Install new "O" ring in groove in fitting and insert
shaft.
Hold the assembly so slot in fitting is toward lock plate
boss on housing and install in housing. Push fitting into
housing until lock plate can be inserted in groove and
attached to housing.
L
dl
ZAIR GAP
km (CHECK WITH
M*= POINTS BARELY
'A
AoWER
|^
POINT
0 ADJUST
=^ i
SUPPORT
Fig. IB - Checking Relay Air Gap
CHEVROLET CHASSIS SERVICE MANUAL
CLUTCH
AND
TRANSMISSIONS
7-23
Assembly (Fig.
4X)
1.
With detent spring tang projecting
up
over
the 3rd
and
4th
shifter shaft cover opening install
the
first
and second detent
cam
onto
the
detent
cam
pivot
pin.
With
the
detent spring tang projecting
up
over
the
first
and
second shifter shaft cover hole install
the
3rd
and 4th
detent
cam,
NOTE:
The 1-2
detent
cam has a
.090" greater
contour
on the
inside detent notch.
2.
3.
Install detent
cam
retaining
"C"
ring
to
pivot shaft,
and hook spring into detent
cam
notches.
Install
1-2 and 3-4
shifter shaft assemblies
in
cover
being careful
not to
damage seals. Install both shift
forks
to
shifter shaft assemblies, lifting
up on
detent
cam
to
allow forks
to
fully seat into position.
4.
Install reverse detent ball
and
spring
to
cover, then
install reverse shifter shaft assembly
to
cover.
5.
Install outer shifter levers, flat washers, lock wash-
ers
and
bolts.
Installation
1.
Shift shifter levers into neutral detent (center) posi-
tion. Position cover gasket
on
case.
2.
Carefully position side cover into place making sure
the shift forks
are
aligned with their respective
mainshaft clutch sliding sleeves.
Install cover attaching bolts
and
tighten evenly
to
specified torque.
Remove filler plug
and add
lubricant specified
in
Section
0, to
level
of
filler plug hole.
3.
4.
ALUMINUM POWERGLIDE
INDEX
Page
General
Description
7-23
Maintenance
and
Adjustments .............. 7—23
Oil
Level Check
7-23
Periodic
Oil
Change
7-24
Periodic
Low
Band Adjustment
7-24
Manual
Shift Linkage Check
and
Adjust
7-24
Floor
Shift Linkage
7-25
Floor
Mounted Control Lever
and
Bracket
Assembly
7-29
Throttle
Valve Linkage
.... 7-29
Neutral
Safety Switch
.. . 7-30
Throttle
Return Check Valve (Dashpot)
7-30
Component
Parts Replacement
7-30
Transmission
Replacement .............. 7—30
Page
Other
Service Operations
7-32
Diagnosis
7-32
Warming
Up
Transmission
7-32
Shop
Warm
Up , 7-32
Road
Warm
Up 7-32
Checking
Fluid Level
and
Condition
7-32
Manual
Linkage
7-32
Oil
Leaks
7-33
Basic
Pressure Checks
7-33
Wide
Open Throttle Upshift Pressure Check
.... 7-33
Idle
Pressure
in
Drive Range
7-33
Manual
"Low"
Range Pressure Check .......
7-33
Drive
Range Overrun (Coast) Pressure
.
.......
7-33
Powerglide
Shift Points
. . 7-35
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The case
and
converter housing
of the two
speed alumi-
num Powerglide Transmission
is a
single case aluminum
unit. When
the
manual control
is
placed
in the
drive
po-
sition,
the
transmission automatically shifts
to low
gear
for initial vehicle movement.
As the car
gains speed
and
depending
on
load
and
throttle position,
an
automatic shift
is made
to
high gear.
A
forced downshift feature
pro-
vides
a
passing gear
by
returning
the
transmission
to low
range.
The
oil
pump assembly
is a
conventional gear type
and
the
oil
pump housing
is of the
large diameter type acting
as
the
front bulkhead
of the
transmission.
The
torque
converter
is a
conventional three element welded design
bolted
to the
engine flywheel which drives through
a
two-
speed planetary gearset.
The
high clutch assembly
is
typical
of the
designs used
in
this type transmission.
The
aluminum Powerglide uses
an
output shaft mounted
gov-
ernor which requires
a
hole through
the
output shaft.
The
reverse clutch assembly
is a
multiple disc type clutch.
The steel plates
are
splined directly
to the
case while
the
face plates
are
splined
to the
internal
or
ring gear.
The
clutch piston operates within
the
rear portion
of the
case.
The internal diameter
of the
pistoh
is
sealed to
an
integral
hub portion
of the
case rear bulkhead.
The
outside
dia-
meter
is
sealed
to a
machined portion
of the
case.
The
piston
is
hydraulically applied
and is
released
by
separate
coil springs.
The
valve body assembly
is
bolted
to the
bottom
of the
transmission case
and is
accessible
for
service
by
removing
the oil pan
assembly.
The
valve
body consists
of an
upper
and
lower body located
on
either
side
of a
transfer plate.
The
vacuum modulator
is lo-
cated
on the
left rear face
of the
transmission case.
The
modulator valve bore
is
located
in the
upper valve body.
MAINTENANCE
AND
ADJUSTMENTS
OIL LEVEL CHECK
The transmission
oil
level should
be
checked period-
ically
as
recommended
in
Section
0. Oil
should
be
added
only when level
is on or
below
the
"ADD" mark
on the dip
stick with
oil hot or at
operating temperature.
The oil
level
dip
stick
is
located
at the
right rear
of the
engine
compartment. Fill with
oil
specified
in
Section
0.
In order
to
check
oil
level accurately,
the
engine should
be idled with
the
transmission
oil hot and the
control
lever
in
neutral (N) position.
It
is
important that
the oil
level
be
maintained
no
higher than
the
"FULL" mark
on the
transmission
oil
level gauge.
DO NOT
OVERFILL,
for
when
the oil
level
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