1958 Chevrolet Passenger Car Service Manual

Description

This massive 798 page, 1958 Chevrolet Passenger Car Service Manual is a high quality reproduction of the original service manual covering passenger cars equipped with Chevrolet Blue-Flame 6 Cylinder and Turbofire V-8 283 and 348 engines. Filled with thousands of illustrations, detailed step by step instructions and plenty of photographs, nothing is left to the imagination. If you have a restoration project this manual should be the most important tool in your toolbox.

The following topics are covered in this manual:

Accumulator
Adjuster, Seat
Air Cleaner
General Description
Maintenance
Air Cleaner Service
Moraine Power Brakes
Treadle-Vac Power Brakes
Air Conditioning
Basic Service Information
General Description
Inspection and Periodic Service
Service Diagnosis
Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Wiring Diagram
Air Conditioning Control Adjustments
Air Conditioning Performance Test
Air Outlet, Shroud Side Duct
Air Suspension (see Suspension)
Air Suspension Vehicles, Undercoating of
Alignment, Front End
Anchor Pin, Rear Shock Absorber Lower
Anti-Freeze
Arm Rest
Door
Rear Seat Back center
Automatic Choke Adjustment (see Choke Adjustment)
Axle Shaft
Back up Lights –
Back Window Assembly
Balancer, Harmonic (see Harmonic Balancer)
Ball Joint, Pitman Arm to Relay Rod
Battery
Bearings
Axle Shaft
Camshaft
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Main
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Connecting Rod
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Belt, Air Conditioning Compressor Drive
Bellows, Air Suspension
Front
Rear
Belt Tension
Air Suspension Compressor
Power Steering Pump
Bleeding
Hydraulic Brake System
Camber Adjustment
Camshaft
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Camshaft Bearings (see Bearings)
Camshaft Gear and Thrust Plate, L-6 Engine
Cap, Center Pillar Finishing
Capacities
Carburetor
BC Carburetor
Moraine Power Brakes
Treadle-Vac Power Brakes
Blower Motor Air Conditioning
Body
Center Pillar
Doors
Electrical Circuits
Exterior Moldings
Folding Top
Front End
Instrument Panel Assembly
Lubrication
Rear End
Rear Quarter Assemblies
Special Tools
Ventilating System
Windshield Wiper Assembly
Body Wiring
Brakes
Power Brakes, Moraine
Diagnosis
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Power Brakes, Treadle-Vac
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Troubles and Remedies
Standard Brakes
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Brake Shoe Replacement
Cleaning
Reconditioning
Bumper, Hood
Bushing
Front Suspension Lower Control Arm
Front Suspension Upper Control Arm
Rear Suspension Lower Control Arm
Rear Suspension Upper Control Arm

General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
2GC Carburetor
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Trouble Shooting
4GC Carburetor
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Trouble Shooting
Triple Two-Barrel Carburetor
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Carburetor Idle Adjustment (see Idle Adjustments)
Caster Adjustment
Charging Air Conditioning System
Charging Voltage Test
Chassis Electrical (see Electrical Chassis)
Chassis Sheet Metal
Choke Adjustment Carburetor Automatic
BC Carburetor
2GC Carburetor
4GC Carburetor
Triple Two Barrel Carburetors
WCFB (Carter) Carburetor
Clips, Door Lock Spring
Cluster, Instrument
Clutch
Coil Spring
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Diaphragm Spring
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Clutch, Air Conditioning Compressor
Clutch Housing
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Clutch Pedal Replacement
Coil
Coil, Air Conditioning Compressor Clutch
Page
Coil Springs
Front
Rear
Coil Spring Clutch (see Clutch)
Companion Flange, Rear Axle
Compression Test
Compressor, Air Conditioning
Compressor, Air Suspension
Compressor Efficiency Test, Air Suspension
Condenser
Air Conditioning
Distributor
Radio By-Pass
Connecting Rods (see Pistons and Connecting Rods)
Control Arm
Front Suspension Lower
Front Suspension Upper
Rear Suspension Lower
Rear Suspension Upper
Coolant Level Engine
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Cooling, Engine
Cooling System
Checks
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Periodic Maintenance
Pressure Test
Reverse Flushing
Specifications v
Special Tools
System Failures
Troubles and Remedies
Cornering Wheel Relationship
Cover, Crankcase Front End
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Cover, Instrument Panel
Cover, Three Speed Transmission Side
Cover, Timing Gear
Crankcase Front End Cover (see Cover)
Crankcase Ventilation, L-6 Engine
Cranking Voltage Test
Crankshaft and Bearings
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Crankshaft Gear, L-6 Engine
Cross Shaft
Lower Control Arm
Upper Control Arm
Cylinder Balance Test
Cylinder Block Front End Plate, L-6 Engine
Cylinder Boring, Engine
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Cylinder Conditioning, Engine
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Cylinder Head Conditioning
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348) Cu In) Engine
Cylinder Honing
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Deflector, Rear Axle Oil
Deflector, Water
Door
Rear Quarter Inner Panel
Diaphragm Spring Clutch (see Clutch)
Differential Carrier
Dimensions, Overall Vehicle
Dimmer Switch
Directional Signal
Distributor
L-6 Engine
V-8 Engine
Distributor Points
Door Adjustments
Front Door
Instrument Compartment
Rear Door
Door Assemblies, Body
Front Door
Rear Door
Driveline Angles
Dwell and Dwell Variation Test
Dwell Setting, V-8
Electrical, Body
Electrical
Chassis Electrical
Direction Signal
Horns and Horn Relay
Instruments and Gauges
Lighting System
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Wiring
Engine Electrical
General Trouble Shooting
Generating Circuit
Ignition Circuit
Special Tools
Specifications
Starting Circuit
Troubles and Remedies
Electrical Trouble Shooting Engine Battery
Generator
Ignition System
Regulator
Starting Motor and Solenoid
Emblem, Hood
Engine Electrical (see Electrical, Engine)
Engine Mountings
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Engine Overhaul
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Engine Six Cylinder
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Engine Tune-up (see Tune-up)
Engine V-8 283 Cu In
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Engine V-8 348 Cu In
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Escutcheon, Tail Gate Lock Cylinder
Evacuating Air Conditioning System
Evaporator
Exhaust System
General Description
Service Information
Expansion Valve, Air Conditioning
Fan and/or Radiator Shroud
Fan Belt, Adjustment of
Fender, Front
Fender Skirt
Filter
Fuel Injection Air
Fuel Injection Fuel
Filter, V-8 Engine Oil
Changing Filter Cartridge
Fluid Level, Power Steering
Flushing Cooling System, Reverse
Flywheel, Installation of
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Flywheel Housing, Powerglide
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Folding Top
Adjustments
Care and Cleaning
Hydro-Lectric System
Operation
Trim Assembly
Weatherstrip
Frame
General Description
Major Service Operations
Alignment
Freon-12 (see Refrigerant)
Front End Sheet Metal
Fuel Gauge—
Fuel Injection
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Trouble Shooting
Fuel Injection Idle Adjustments (see Idle Adjusments)
Fuel Pump
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Specifications
Trouble Diagnosis & Testing
Trouble & Remedies
Fuel Strainer
Fuel Tank
Gasket, L-6 Intake and Exhaust Manifold
Gasoline, Selection of
Gauge
Fuel
Temperature (see Indicator)
Gauge Set, Air Conditioning
Description of
Installation to Check System
Gauge Unit Fuel Tank
Gear, L-6 Crankshaft
Gear, Speedometer Driven
Overdrive
2-Speed Transmission
Gearshift Lever, 3-Speed Transmission
General Information
Generator
Glass
Back Window
Door (see Door Assembly)
Windshield
Glass Rim Channel
Door Window
Rear Quarter Window
Glove Box (see Instrument Panel Compartment)
Grille
Instrument Panel Radio
Radiator
Grille Filler Panel
Grille Outer Bar and Extension
Guide Assembly
Door
Rear Quarter
Handle
Back Door Sedan Delivery
Door Inside
Door Outside
Lift Gate Outside
Hard Steering, Power Steering
Harmonic Balancer
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Header Bar, Hood
Headlamps
Adjustment
Sealed Beam Unit Replacement
T-3 Aimer
Headlining
Hinge
Door
Lift Gate
Hood
Rear Compartment Lid
Hood
Emblem
Header Bar
Hinge
Inner Panel
Lacing
Lock and Locking System
Horns and Horn Relay
Housing
Clutch (see Clutch Housing)
Flywheel (see Flywheel Housing)
Hot Gas Valve
Hub and Drum Assembly, Front
Hub Nuts, Rear Axle
Hydro-Lectric System
Idle Adjustments, Carburetor
BC Carburetor
2GC Carburetor
4GC Carburetor
Triple Two Barrel Carburetors
Tune-up
WCFB (Carter) Carburetors
WCFB (Carter) Dual Carburetors
Idle Adjustment, Fuel Injection
Idler Arm
Ignition Circuit
Checks and Adjustments on Vehicle
Ignition Circuit Checks
Setting Dwell Angle—V-8
Timing
Periodic Servicing
Distributor
Spark Plugs
Servicing of Units off Vehicle
Coil
Distributor
Distributor Condenser
Distributor Points
Ignition Switch
Resistor
Spark Plugs
Ignition Output and Secondary Leakage Test
Ignition Switch
Ignition Switch Test
Ignition System
Ignition System Service
Ignition Timing and Advance
Indicator
Generator Telltale
Oil Pressure Telltale
Temperature Indicator
Inspection
Moraine Power Brakes
Treadle-Vac Power Brakes
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Panel Assembly
Instrument Panel Compartment
Box
Door
Junction Block, Air Suspension
Keys
Lacing, Hood
Leak Detector, Air Conditioning
Leak Testing, Air Conditioning
Leaks
Air Suspension
Power Steering
Lever, 3-Speed Transmission Side
Lid, Rear Compartment
Lift Gate Assembly
Lighting Switch
Lock
Door
Hood
Instrument Panel Compartment Door
Rear Compartment Lid
Tail Gate Center
Tail Gate Side
Lock Cylinder
Door
Rear Compartment Lid
Locks
Lubrication
Battery Terminal Washers
Body
Chassis
Conventional Transmission
Distributor
Engine
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Engine Crankcase Oil
Front Wheel Bearings
Gearshift Idler Lever Bushing
Generator
Lubrication Chart
Moraine Power Brakes
Overdrive
Powerglide Transmission
Rear Axle
Rear Wheel Bearings
Starter Motor
Turboglide Transmission
Steering Gear
Treadle-Vac Power Brakes
Turboglide Transmission
Universal Joints
Main Bearings (see Bearings)
Main Cylinder
Manifold Heat Valve
Manifold, L-6 Intake and Exhaust
Mast Jacket
Master Cylinder (see Main Cylinder)
Model Data
Moldings
Back Window Garnish and Reveal
Body Exterior
Center Pillar Pinchweld Finishing
Door Garnish and Belt Finishing
Door Ventilator Garnish
Header Molding, Convertible
Instrument Panel Finishing
Lift Gate Window Garnish and Reveal
Windshield Side Pillar Finishing
Windshield Garnish
Windshield Reveal
Windshield Roof Panel
Moraine Power Brakes (see Brakes)
Motor
Door Window Regulator
Hydro-Lectric
Seat
Windshield Wiper
Motor, Air Conditioning Blower
Motor and Pump Assembly, Hydro-Lectric
Noise Diagnosis, Rear Axle
Noise, Power Steering
Nozzle, L-6 Timing Gear Oil
Oil Bath Air Cleaner
Oil-Engine Crankcase
After 1000 Miles
Crankcase Capacities
First 1000 Miles
Maintaining Oil Level
SAE Viscosity Oils
Types of Oils
When to Change Oil
Oil-Engine, Selection of
Oil Nozzle, L-6 Timing Gear
Oil Pan, Engine
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Oil Pump, Engine
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Oil, Refrigerant
Oil Seal (see Seal, Oil)
Ornament, Grille Side
Overdrive (see Transmission)
Pan, Engine Oil (see Oil Pan, Engine) Panel
Back Body Opening Upper Finishing
Center Pillar Upper Finishing
Grille Filler
Seat Back and Rear Floor Filler
Tail Gate Inner Cover
Panel, Air Intake Louver
Parking Brake Adjustment and Service
Parking Lamps
Performance Test, Air Conditioning
Pistons and Connecting Rods
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Piston Fitting (see Cylinder Honing and Piston Fitting)
Piston Pin Fitting, L-6 Engine
Plate
Hood Locking Plate
Lift Gate Interlock Upper
Tail Gate Bumper Wedge
Tail Gate Interlock Lower
Plate L-6 Cylinder Block Front End
Points, Distributor Contact
Polarizing the Generator
Positraction
Powerglide Adjustments
Propeller Shafts and Universal Joints
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Troubles and Remedies
Pulley, Air Conditioning System
Pump, Air Conditioning System
Pump Assembly, Power Steering
Pump, Engine Oil (see Oil Pump, Engine)
Pump, Fuel (see Fuel Pump)
Pump, Hydro-Lectric
Pump Pressure, Power Steering
Purging Air Conditioning System
Push Button Assembly, Tail Gate
Radiator
Radiator Grille
Radio Grille, Instrument Panel
Rear Axle
Assembly
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Rear Compartment
Rear End, Body
Back Door Assembly, Sedan Delivery
Back Window Assembly
Lift Gate Assembly
Rear Compartment
Tail Gate Assembly
Rear Quarter Assembly
Receiver-Dehydrator
Refrigerant, Air Conditioning
Adding Refrigerant to System
Availability of
Precautions in Handling of
Temperature—Pressure Relationship
Refrigerant Lines
Refrigerant System
Air or Excessive Refrigerant in
Charging
Compressor
Condenser
Evacuating
Evaporator
Expansion Valve
Hot Gas Valve
Oil, Checking and Adding
Purging
Receiver-Dehydrator
Regulator
Door Window
Rear Quarter Window
Seat Adjuster
Relay, Horn
Relay, Overdrive
Relay Rod
Remote Control
Back Door Assembly, Sedan Delivery
Door Lock
Tail Gate
Resistor
Riding Height and Coil Spring Sag
Front
Rear
Ring Gear and Pinion Adjustment
Rings, Piston (see Piston Rings)
Rod
Door Inside Locking
Hood Inner
Rear Compartment Lid Torque
Seat Adjuster Equalizing
Seal
Mainshaft Oil, 3-Speed Transmission
Output Shaft Oil, Overdrive
Sealing
Rear Quarter Inner Panel
Windshield
Sealing Strip
Door Bottom Drain Hole
Door Lock Pillar
Tail Gate Drain Hole
Seal, Oil Crankshaft Front End Cover
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Rear Main Bearing
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Seal, Air Conditioning Compressor
Seal, Rear Axle Oil
Seat Adjuster
Seat Back, Rear
Seats,
Front Seat Assembly
Relocating Front Seat
Rear Seat Back Assembly
Station Wagon Seats
Secondary Resistance & Polarity Test
Serial Number Locations
Sheet Metal-Chassis
Front End
Shield, Splash
Shock Absorber
Front, Air Suspension
Front, Standard Suspension
Rear
Shroud, Fan and/or Radiator
Shutoff Valve, Air Suspension—Manual
Solenoid, Overdrive
Solenoid, Starting Motor
Spark Plugs
Special Tools
Air Conditioning
Body
Brakes
Clutch
Electrical, Engine
Engine
Six Cylinder
V-8 (283 Cu In)
V-8 (348 Cu In)
Fuel and Exhaust
BC Carburetor
2GC Carburetor
4GC Carburetor
WCFB (Carter) Carburetor
Triple Two-Barrel Carburetor
Propeller Shafts and Universal Joints
Rear Axle
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Automatic
Transmission, Manual (includes Overdrive) Specifications
Air Conditioning
Brakes
Clutch
Electrical
Chassis
Engine
Engine
Six Cylinder
V-8 (283 Cu In)
V-8 (348 Cu In)
Fuel and Exhaust
General
Rear Axle
Steering
Suspension
Transmission, Automatic
Transmission, Manual (includes Overdrive)
Speedometer Service
Spherical Joints
Lower Control Arm
Upper Control Arm
Springs, Coil (see Coil Springs)
Stabilizer
Starting Circuit
Checks and Adjustments on Vehitle
Periodic Servicing
Servicing of Units Off Vehicle
Starting Motor
Steering
Power Steering
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Standard Steering
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Steering Axis Inclination Adjustment
Steering Coupling
Steering Gear
Steering Wheel
Stoplights
Stoplight Switch
Striker
Door Lock
Rear Compartment Lid Lock
Tail Gate Lock
Support
Lift Gate
Radio Speaker and Grille
Seat Center Mounting, Station Wagon
Tail Gate
Suspension
Air Suspension
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Troubles and Remedies
Standard Suspension
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Switch
Dimmer
Door Window Control
Ignition
Lighting
Overdrive Governor
Overdrive Kickdown
Stoplight
Tail Gate Assembly
Tail Lamps’
Tank, Fuel (see Fuel Tank)
Tests
Moraine Power Brakes
Treadle-Vac
Thermostat
Tie Rods
Timing
Timing Chain
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Tire Information
Tires (see Wheels and Tires)
Toe-In Adjustment
Tools, Special (see Special Tools)
Top, Folding (see Folding Top)
Torque Rod, Rear Compartment Lid
Towing Procedure
Air Suspension
Transmission
Overdrive
Electrical Unit Checks
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Troubles and Remedies
Powerglide
Diagnosis
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Specifications
Three Speed
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Special Tools
Transmission Alignment
Troubles and Remedies
Turboglide
General Description
Maintenance and Adjustments
Major Service Operations
Service Adjustments
Special Tools
Specifications
Trouble Diagnosis
Transmission Overhaul
Overdrive
Powerglide
Three-Speed Synchromesh
Turboglide
Transmission, Windshield Wiper
Trim Assembly
Door
Center Pillar
Folding Top
Treadle-Vac Power Brakes (see Brakes)
Tubing, Hydraulic Brake
Double Lap Flaring
Tune-up
Turboglide Adjustment
Universal Joints (see Propeller Shafts and Universal Joints)
V-8 Engine
283 Cu In (see Eight Cylinder 283 Cu In Engine)
348 Cu In (see Eight Cylinder 348 Cu In Engine)
Vacuum Check
Vacuum Pump, Air Conditioning
Valve
Air Conditioning Expansion
Air Conditioning Hot Gas
Air Conditioning Pressure Relief
Valve Conditioning
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Valve Lifters, Hydraulic
L-6 Engine
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Valve, Manifold Heat
Valve, Oil Filter
V-8 (283 Cu In) Engine
V-8 (348 Cu In) Engine
Valve, Power Steering Control
Vaporizer Jar, Air Suspension
Ventilator
Door
Rear Quarter
Ventilator Adjustment, Door
Ventilator Division Channel
Rear Door Stationary
Rear Quarter Stationary
Vibration Dampener (see Harmonic Balancer)
Voltage Regulator (see Regulator)
Water Pump
Weatherstrip
Back Door, Sedan Delivery
Door and Side Roof Rail
Door Window Frame
Folding Top Roof Rail
Lift Gate
Rear Compartment
Tail Gate
Wheel Bearing Adjustment—Front
Wheel Cylinder
Wheels and Tires
General Description
Maintenance
Changing Road Wheels
Cleaning Whitewall Tires
Interchanging Tires
Puncture Inspection
Testing Tire Pressures
Service Operations
Balancing Wheels and Tires
Correction of Irregular Tire Wear, Dismounting and Mounting Tires
Testing for Tire Noise
Tire and Rim Repair
Wheel Runout and Eccentricity
Window Adjustments
Door
Rear Quarter
Window Assembly
Back
Door
Folding Top
Lift Gate
Rear Quarter
Windshield Assembly
Windshield Wiper Assembly
Wiring, Body
Wiring, Check of Engine
Wiring, Engine and Chassis