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Manual Transmission
Five forward speeds (all synchronized)
and reverse.
Gear ratios to 1 :
1st 2nd
3.667 2.100
3rd
1.361
4th
1
5th
.881
Reverse
3.244
Automatic Transmission
(Optional Extra)
G. M. hydraulic torque converter-gearbox
unit.
Transmission ratios:
First 2.40 to 1
Second 1.48 to 1
Third 1 to 1
Reverse 1.92 to 1
Propeller Shaft
Tubular propeller shaft in two sections,
with rubber mounted central pillow block.
Front section connected to transmission
by flexible joint and slip yoke. The
second section is connected to the first
and to rear axle by universal joints.
Rear Axle
Final drive hypoid gear ratio: 10/39
— with automatic transmission 12/43
BRAKES
Service
Hydraulically operated by pedal through
vacuum servo and tandem master cy-
linder.
Disk type, with floating caliper and one
cylinder to each wheel.
Independent front and rear circuits.
Proportioning valve in rear circuit for
car load and deceleration rate variation
compensations.
Device for automatic wear take-up.
Parking
Mechanical, operating on rear brake.
SUSPENS/ONS
Front
Independent wheels, by swinging arms,
with coil springs and hydraulic, double-
acting telescopic shock absorbers. Sta-
bilizer bar. Sealed-for-life articulations.
Rear
By rigid axle anchored to body through 5
reaction rods - 4 longitudinal and 1 trans-
versal. Coil springs, hydraulic double-
acting telescopic shock absorbers. Asym-
metric wheel motions stabilized by elastic
mounts of reaction rods.
STEERING AND WHEELS
Steering
Standard , L.H.D.
Control; worm screw and roller, ratio 1/16.4.
Steering shaft in three sections, incorporat-
ing two universal joints; breakaway
mount.
Independent and symmetric track rods to
each wheel, with central link rod. Seal-
ed-for-life articulations.
Hydraulic, double-acting damper on relay
support.
Turning circle 10.4 m
(34
ft 2
in.)
Front wheel camber,, measur-
ed at rim 0 to 6 mm (.00 to .24 in.)
or
30'
±
30'
Front wheel toe-in, measured
at rim 3 ± 2 mm
(.118 to .079 in.)
The above data apply to cars laden to
the equivalent of 2 adults (300 lbs) plus
130 lbs of luggage.
Wheels and Tires
Disk wheels, ventilated, with
rim size 5 J x 13"
Radial-ply tires, size . . , 165SR-13"or
185/60 R-14
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