1963 Pontiac Tempest Chassis Shop Manual

Description

This 460 page, 1963 Pontiac Tempest Chassis Manual is a reproduction of the original out of print manual.  This manual provides detailed service information, step-by-step repair instruction and maintenance specifications for 1963 Pontiac Tempest automobiles. This manual DOES NOT cover the air conditioning or body information.

Table of Contents

General Information
General Lubrication
Suspension
Wheels And Tires
Rear Axle And Propeller Shaft
Brakes
Engine Mechanical
Engine Cooling And Lubrication
Engine Fuel
Engine Tune-up
Engine Clutch
Standard Transmission
Automatic Transmission
Four Speed Synchromesh Transmission
Fuel Tank And Exhaust
Standard Steering
Power Steering
Chassis Sheet Metal
Electrical And Instruments
Accessories
Index

Index of Topics

A
Accessories
Antenna, Replace
Antenna Trimmer, Adjust
Back-Up Light Switch
Radio, Replace
Speaker, Replace
Accessory Wiring Circuit
Air Cleaner and Silencer
Alternator
Assemble
Description
Disassemble
Installation
Lubrication
Periodic Service
Removal
Service
Alternator Regulator
Description
Inspect and Adjust
Install
On Car Service
Remove
Antenna, Replace
Antenna Trimmer, Adjust
Axle Shaft, Replace

B
Back-Up Light Switch, Adjust
Ball Joints, Lubrication
Battery
Brakes
Adjustment
Bleed
Description
Flush System
Lubrication
Major Repairs
Periodic Service
Special Tools
Specifications
Trouble Diagnosis and Testing
Bumper Alignment

C
Cables, Ignition
Camshaft, Replace
Carburetor
B or BC
4GC
Coil, Ignition
Connecting Rod Bearing Clearance Check
Connecting Rod Bearings, Replace
Cooling and Lubrication
Crankcase Ventilation
Description—Cooling
Description—Lubrication
Drive Belt Chart
Service Operations
Specifications
Trouble Diagnosis
Clutch
Description
Drive Shaft Bearing Replace
Inspection
Install
Pedal Adjustment
Periodic Service
Remove
Lubrication
Specifications
Special Tools
Control Arms, Front
Control Arms, Rear
Crankcase Positive Ventilation
General Description
Inspection on Car
Crankshaft, Replace
Crossmember, Front
Cross memberRear
Cylinder Head and Valves, Recondition
Cylinder Head, Replace

D
Differential Side Bearing Seals, Replace
Distributor
Adjustment
Adjust Dwell Angle
Assemble
Description
Disassemble
Inspect
Install
Remove
Replace Contact Set

E
Electrical and Instruments
Battery
Charging Circuit
Coil and Resistor
Distributor
Generator
Ignition CablesSecondary
Ignition Circuit
Ignition Switch
Ignition Timing
Lighting and Horn Circuits
Spark Plugs
Specifications
Starting Circuit
Starting Motor
Voltage Regulator
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wiper One Speed
Windshield Wiper Two Speed
Special Tools
Engine Fuel
Air Cleaner and Silencer Description
Carburetor B and BC
Carburetor 4GC
Fuel Pump
Specifications
Throttle Linkage
Throttle Return Check
Trouble Diagnosis
Engine Mechanical
General Description
General Information on Service
Manifolds, Valve Train, Cylinder Head
Oil Pan, Bearings, Connecting Rod, Pistons
Partial Engine Replace
Periodic Service
Remove and Replace Engine
Special Tools
Specifications
Timing Cover, Timing Chain, Camshaft
Engine Tune-Up
Description
Road Test
Exhaust System
Description
Service Procedures

F
Fuel Tank
Description
Service Procedures
Trouble Diagnosis
Fender, Front
Alignment
Replace Fuel Pump

G
General Information
Grille, Replace

H
Heat Control Valve
Heater
Hood
Alignment
Replace
Hood Hinge
Alignment
Replace
Hood Latch
Hood Spring, Replace
Horn Circuit
Hub and Drum

I
Identification Plate
Body
Vehicle
Idle Speed-up Device
Instruments
Ignition Switch

L
Lifting and Towing
Lighting Circuit
Linkage, Throttle
LockCoding
Lubrication
Accelerator Linkage
Air Cleaner, Std
Air Cleaner, HD
Alternator
Ball Joints
Battery
Brakes
Brake Pedal
Clutch
Clutch Release Bearing
Crankcase Ventilator
Differential
Door Hinge
Door Lock and Striker
Engine Crankcase
Front Wheel Bearings
Fuel Filter
Fuel Filler Door Hinge
Hood Hinge
Hood Latch
Oil Filter
Parking Brake Cable
Power Steering
Rear Deck Lock
Rear Wheel Bearings
Shock Absorbers
Speedometer Cable
Starting Motor
Station Wagon Folding Scat
Steering Gear
Tail Gate Hinge
Transmission

M
Main Bearing Clearance Check
Main Bearing, Replacc
Manifold, Exhaust, Replace
Manifold, Intake, Replace
Muffler, Replace

O
Oil Filter, Replace
Oil Pan, Replace
Oil PumpReplace

P
Parking Brake Adjustment
Piston, Pin, Connecting Rod, Replace
Piston RingsRcplace
Power Steering
Booster Cylinder
Description
Hydraulic Control Valve
Installation Balancing
Lubrication
Pump
PumpReplace
Trouble Diagnosis
Torque Specifications
Special Tools
Propeller Shaft
Description
Rcplace
Automatic Trans
Synchro-mesh Trans
Specifications
Push Rod, Replace

R
Radio, Rcplace
Radio SpeakerReplacc
Rear Axle
Description
Major Repairs
Minor Repairs
Special Tools
Specifications
Torque Specifications
Trouble Diagnosis
Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal, Replace
Regulator, Alternator (See Alternator Regulator)
Rocker Arm Stud, Replace

S
Sheet Metal, Chassis
Sheet Metal Alignment
Sheet Metal Replacement
Stop Light Switch Adjustment
Shock Absorber, Front
Shock Absorber, Rear
Shock Absorbers, Lubrication
Spark Plugs
Speedometer Drive Cable, Lubrication
Springs, Front
Springs, Rear
Starting Motor
Assemble
Description
Disassemble
Inspection
On Car Checks
Periodic Service
Servicing
Trouble Diagnosis
Steering
Steering Column Jacket
Steering Gear
Adjust
Description
Lubrication
Periodic Service
Replace
Torque Specifications
Special Tools
Steering Linkage, Replacc
Steering Wheel, Replacc
Steering Knuckle
Suspension
Checks and Adjustments on Car
Crossmember Front
Crossmember Rear
Description
Periodic Servicc
Special Tools
Wheel Alignment

T
Tail Pipe, Rcplace
Thermostat
Throttle Return Check
Timing Chain and Sprockets, Replace
Timing Chain Cover, Replace
Timing, Ignition
Tirts
Inflation
Mounting and Dismounting
Rotation
Towing
Transmission—Automatic
Assembly to Carrier
Assembly of Transmission
Description
Disassembly
Hydraulic Operation
Inspection and Overhaul
Lubrication
Maintenance and Adjustment
Power Flow
Service Operations on Car
Trouble Diagnosis
Special Tools
Transmission—Synchromesh 3 Speed
Assemble
Description
Disassemble
Extension Assembly
Gearshift Control
Gearshift Lever and Housing
Inspection and Repair
Lubrication
Operation
Rcplace
Spccial Tools
Torque Specifications
Transmission—Synchro-mesh 4 Speed
Assemble Mainshaft
Assemble Transmission
Description
Disassemble Mainshaft
Disassemble Transmission
Inspection and Repair
Service Procedures
Special Tools
Torque Specifications

U
Universal Joint, Remove and Replace

V
Valve Lifter, Replacc
Valve Spring, Replace
Voltage Regulator

W
Water Pump
Wheel Bearings, Lubrication
Front
Rear
Wheel Alignment
Wheels and Tires
Balancing
General Description
Minor Repairs
Periodic Service
Specifications
Trouble Diagnosis and Testing
Windshield Washer
Windshield Wiper
One Speed
Two Speed