Cadillac 54-6219 1954 Install guide

CADILLAC
SHOP MANUAL
For
1954
Covering
Cadillac
S4-62,
60$, 75 Passenger
Cars,
and 86
Commercial
Cars
Service Depanncnt
CADILLAC
MOTOR CAR
DIVISION
General Motors Corporrion
Betrot. Michigan
Copyright 195.1
Cadillac Motor Cr Division
Price S20O
Pri ntcd kn U.S.
A.
Cexiera!
Motors Cotporation 19 M -4-54

CONTENTS
SECTION NAME
Section
No.
Gcneral Information .
Lubrication
Body
Chassis Sheer Metal
Frame
Chassis Suspension.
Steering
Rear Axle
Brakes
Engine Mechanical
Engine Electrical
Engine Fuel and Exhaust..
Fngine Cooling
Hydra-Macic Transmission.
Chassis Electrkal
Accessories

Cadillac Craftsman Code
T
HEREBY pledge myself in oh
my
work on Cadillac
cars to be
thorough
and exact in diagnosing
trouble;
to
recommend only thai service which
is
Ia
the best interest of Ihe
ownen
to
perform that
work
for which r am
responsible
in accordance with Cad
illac standards to the best of my ability and in
oIl
my
dealings
wIh
Cadillac
owners,
Ia
be
courteous,
honest and ethical and to do everything within
my
power to further
he
owners
satisfaction
and promote
his good
wilJ to
Cadillac
and to my
dealer.

GENERAL
INFORMATION
Foreword
110e l54 Shop Manual has been prepared by the
‘ac 2aoter Co r Div isi
o:.I
to aid Serv icc:.: IC’: Lu
render c::pe: and accurate sarvice for owners
of 954 CadilLac cars.
This Iv,orstsa:
La inLended
primardy for Service
men
who
arc LanoLar with
Cad:. usc r. a r of
p
revin U
years. The information contained hero:n istcltdcs
the latest service procedures and sperifir.s Lions
rclaLive to rho
‘954 mcccl,
The Oath liar Sc rvice Deportment also pchlfehes
Lhe CADILLAC SERVICENV cccii mouth to keop
Sereicemen ap-Lo-date on
rile
Lures:
service in-
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LEACL’F
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Arrangement
of
the Manual
The
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S hop Ma
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coats Ins
rapid reference
Section
Index wtdl corrcapnndi’sg
page tab-s at r hc L1Ci Ii no of each ec Lit In. h Sc il
Sec
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a table of
Con tents of ste. cs
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brierdoscriptiveinsrodoc.rini
,service
adjoalment and reptacemnent procedLlres diagnosis
charts, concise
notes. amId
clearly labeled illustra-
tie as. In addi tin n a liar or the SiLoc is! Tools required
to perform
:he
operation,
aILd adjLLstmenLs dix -
each ecion, and itltistrotione of these
LotUs. is
provided at the end of each section, along
with .spcci[ication and tnrcoe rigiltacer inbormotion.
On
the
final page or moat seetinlls, spac is pro-
vsded for raons nnrcs and references.
I lere,
articles frosts the
C
DILLAC SERViCEMAN .cnau Id
Pu oct00 along si Lhi ithe: aLlIes ,led
bolIeLinathieh
pertLil! !0 :Fi:
material
in Usut 8cc to:L.
Identification
ESL-h Cadillac car
or elms
sis
ishe:: shipped,
eLtrieS LII enia,:tt-
serial nLnther and an
engine unit
nt!n±er. Thc e:.tgin
aerial
-oimh..:r is Osco in
lcc,a-isrosrj
isai.rustce application_s
u:sd 0:
gellora:
rcferc’lr.a rrm rho car *:r.ce.seriai numher,
ldS4
Ladi:iac engines, is smnlped on the
fl_at an.
chmed -ass cast on
the tppor righL hand corner on
the
frc.a
face
ss:ilr
right hand
cvii rcc: lijock. slid
La at rLilLl
:ts..Acs s. L:’c era’. Lal,jr-, ‘lie ,isl’ii
hers
sr:lriis. frCI:’T I icootrolr’
_i lI
.i,in1h.-*r
I_a
,ilso stamped ass iLt: tr:LLLLC
tight
IlL-. ‘id
side i.’.it
at
rho rca ro the r:.lpiIs<e ‘lloo’lti’li.c !-,:-.:ck Ct. :ic
i-I.
on
a
lubricati.:in pla°
a:tached Lathe leO front
tatdas’,ar . On
coupe sIves th.s r,sbrcatson
o:i the les
door luck mILe
Usc CLLgLLc canal
numlsor has atleastaine digiLs.
iac
!irsr so
indicate
the mode: year. the
third
and
rr,crrh rl., scrjes.
and
Lheir.a:asxindicaLe
Lhe
order
in which Lhe car was
C;lmpIeT.c.1 Ltl fi:.lal a.s.scsnh lv
and is commonly referred to as r[Le
‘‘roadcssc
Numher’ ssf the
car.
The engine isa’s number on aL engines is
.stanlped
on to hell I10Lsj’*.g OLLOLL *or siiccrankcase behind
the let’. iland cv:i’ldcr block, ree:iv hovs,:hecas.
rib,
:ss:d to...Ucrcd
pa
ral.ol Ci L:: Lisa
crankshaft, Liic
sustthcr 51 artclg
lrllnl r lt:t:l::r
bloc.:c cod
01
housing. Fig. 1-2. Tile
letters
I..C.iarcaddcd
to hltc
CILOLL:a u:Lit number sat. ci. ellitinos hoUr roi ala.
pressior epccir!catioae . Engines aasesstbV
Fig. t-a engine
brett
Netrbem tacoVsoa
Fig.
I-I Ingin irini
Nonlber LoenlinnI

GENERAL INFORMATION
overs 7.C LI
P5 EOos may
be identified hy en
a.sterisk sranlpcd
on the
block ahead of the engine
unit 150111
bet
The gear
ratio of the differential assembly may
be
identified
by a
nssmbet stamped on a
flat
ss
on rhc: botroIll of rho case,
pig. i-s.
ENCINE UNIT NUMBER CHART
Series
M-62 -tiP -75
Power
Stoerisik
54-152-150-75
sr Saeering and
Air Conditioning
54-lid
Less Power ,Steerfng slId
aIr C.onditinning
54-86
Air t2nnditienng
54-86
Pnwer Sreoli ‘Ig
Engine
t’sait Nn.
4-T 0000’
4 -TK dilJUI
Sedol Nmbes
tonndon
7-T l.’oUDI Rear axle gear
cilia applicstinns in the va:-ioos
C.acillac.s mu the identifying nssmhet on she
rear axle
caste
are
listed below:
7-1’K
00001
Serica Ratio
Ident. No.
‘50 02 5,07
150, b2 nptlona
It
6
ad, 62 Wi
Conditsoner 6
75 2.77 7
Power
Steerang and
Air Conditioning 5-TK ddiCl
The dv style number, Ixsfv number, and paint
and
tr
ins
"O "hers are eta
‘-.;pcd on
a plate alt aclse
En tI:e right esdc
of she ccci
under the bond near
the Iod hinge, Fig. 1-3. 4
110
II yd rn-Ma’ ic trans miss ion also ims on it
number
stamped an a plate
located
an the right side
nf the transmlssien case, Pig. 1-4.
Fig. -4 Hydra-Marie
T,nn,n-.!ssinI.
86
4.77
Fig. -3 Bady Name Plate Lanatian
Ft. - 5or AsIc Gear Ratio Identification Nun,ber

GENERAL INFORMATION
The
h roe rtmjor comlxanents nf :he Air
Cendi -
loner
unit, she compres.snr, condenser, aBc: cvii
Irator, each has
a
sepal-SIC aerIal
plate. The
aer hi I no salsi r p1 ate for the conapce sear is
local ed
an the o
pPcr portion of he
cc
nip es-sor l*ioa.8
LI
between the
high and low Lest gage t:onnectinl-.a,
Fig. i .6.
The serial sr.’aiber plate for he condenser
is iocated an the liquid tatstlet end of the condenser
asseathiv, Fig. -7. Tle serial number plate for
the evaporator
is located on the
toll
rigis hand end
of the evaporator
housing, Fig. i-S.
The radio send oamher p: ale 5 located oIl the
aLtolii
of the radio unit and to the left, pig. 2-9.
‘i’he Aisrronlc-Eve
aerial number plate is lace rod
on
the
Lortoms, of the Pisoto tube unit mounted on the
‘err side
of the instrtlltienl panel near the top of the
Photo
tube nousstiog bracket, FiA. 1-10.
Fig.
‘-4 40 Candhinner Compressor
Saiol Number Location
Fig. 1-7 Al, Cndithoner
ceaser
bet ci Number Laced an
Fig.
1-9 Radio Sed& Number
incadan
FI, 14 Ail Cotditionel boparotar
Se1iol Nosnber
Loatian
flg. 1-10 Aetmo11ie-Eye Semini
Number Locat in

GENERAL INFORMATION
Models Included
Information is given in this manual covering the following series cars.
Series
and Models No. of
Cylinders Bore &
Stroke
Displacement
Wheel-
base Over-all Length
Starting
EngineNo.
54-6219 V-S 3-13/16" x 3-5/8 331 cu. in. 129"
216-13/32" 546200001
54-6237 & 67 v-s 3-13/16" x 3-5/8" 331 cu. in. 129"
223-13/32" 546200001
54-605 v-S 313/16" x 3-5/8" 331 cu. in. 133" 227-13/32"
546000001
54-75 V-8 3-13/16" x 3-5/8" 331 cu. in. 149-3/4" 237- 5/32" 547500001
54-86 V-8 3-13/16" x
OTHER
3-5/8"
NOTES
331 cu. in.
AND REFERENCES
158"
246" 548600001

LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
TABLE OF
CONTENTS
Note Page
No. No. Note Manic Note Manic
Lubrication Schedule
Every
2000 MIles
Miscellaneous
LuI.rlc.atiun
Operations
The 2000 and 4000 Mile
Inspection
Related items
Rody
Body
Hardware
lady
Weatherstrips
Hydro-Lectric
Systci,i -
Chassis Suspension .
Stacrlog Gear
Rear Axle
1 2-4
lx
2-4
Urakes
Eligitic
Ungine
Oil
Rec.ontmeitdations
lb
2-4 Adding ngiue Oil
Changine Engine Oil
2
2-4 Engine Accessories
3
2-4 Hydra-Made Thaomissinn
Air
Conditioner
Coilitriercial Chmasis
Points
Requiring No
Lubrication
Approved LuhricauL.
Capacities
4 2-4
4a 2-4
4b
2-4
4c 2-4
5 2-6
6 2-6
7
1-6
- S 2-6
* . . - 9 2-7
* . . . Pa 2-7
91
2-8
- . . . 9c 2-8
96
2-3
ii 2-9
II 2-9
12 1-9
13 1-9
14 1-9
13 2-9
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Diorough Lubrication andprevcntive maintenance
are nedoasary aL regular and proper intervals, if
Cadillac owners nrc to obtain. miie afEer mile and
month aftor mood’, the full benefit of the Lrouble
free performance and rugged dependability that
has been engineered Into their aulornobiics.
Cadulac lubrication
has been designed for simpli
city. and the instrucLions
for
thiotough lubrication
are clear and concise. Authntized Service Stations
and Individual Servicemen can cnoperate byfollow -
Ing the recommendations
or
the 1954 Cadi ac Lubri -
cation Chart, and by helping to impress owners with
the necessity of lubricating their cars aecerding to
the
schedule recommended by Cadillac.
TIlE LUBRICATION NOTICE Fig. 1-1 isapiate
on the left front door body pillar. The mileage and
date at which a lubrication La performed should be
posted
here. Omi coiLpe styles this plate is located
on
the door Lock pillar. ‘rho enginc scriai number is
also printed on Oils plate.
THE LUBRICATION
CFliXTFig,
2-2i
ilLustrates
and explains briefly, cacti nf rho various paints of
lubricotlon on the car. It shnuid be used for refer
ence until the Serviceman is thorotrghly familiar
with the 1954 series cars. Complete explanations of
each point ore given under
!Servicc
iu[nrmnauomi"
in
this secuon
of the
mantiai.
THE LUBRICATIONSCIIEDULE recomniemided by
Cadillac is
based
upon service at 2 month or 2001
mile Intervals whichever occurs first. In cases
where the car is driven iess than 20111 mules in thaL
period of time, the lubrication should beperformed
every two
months regardless
of
the mileage.
‘110 LUBRICATION AOREEMIiNF is designed by
Cadillac to promote thorough lubrication at sched
uled intervals. The owner purchases complete lub
rication for his car. includingengine oil and Hydra
Mauc trans’nissiun fluid changes for 12
ajO
nailes,
at a special price paid In advance. This plan assures
proper lubrication and encourages
owticrs
to bring
their cars ii, at rege lar
intervals
for a
Cadillac
*!inspectio]i
fIg.
2-I L.blaatioo Notice

LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Sree.ing
and
ira.,,
Sijspenskn
enrry
Idle,
flr 1k d Og Lkk, Fi bFhpith Ir.-w
AddkFiid oFFo b.0
Lo*e $.speieAPghtSid&
dip
gi ii
p F b&F. F i©l
Ch.si. Lubric.t th ree
9.
E.,e,y 10
F’,ery 2000 Ie
Eery10 ..,iIe
Ery 1O
‘iPes
I.,
,eo rh. r
l-"
eek
Su,pen,ion
Ami,
and
Steering Knurkie Ay.
Chsi Lbk,’p ,iFi,
2000
Po’’er Stee,in9 Tank
q&ippd
Cbeth
%id kv&
d All
Fk
]th AQ-A IF-
WhI
E.y 3.tOO ,the
p.e. A]I
Steering and Suspension
1k
od, D’g
L;k,
Ses
As Lft 5d
CIsi. b,i.g ,,ith
.ec$e
g.
Every CW mIes
2lX
Eng[n 0
f,IFe,
E’ey WOO
ked
heed
10cJ
Cd C:
-_i
deoll picte..
Key
Nu:ers on CEns si Ill st i on nfe to ,,,bded
Fig. 2-2 U, !seot;o Chort - All 1954 Ser!e

2-S
LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Che,k
l6t ry 2030 il n.
Doi6 ond rr!Ll-
oil.
vey 25000 miLes
braKe
reaa,
I
Iit,ie;
TrankiOn
F; !l itls I 0-
VI
61i 66
154-75 o.sd hS S e,,os OcLyl
AppI cho
ssk - brnnt.
Every 2000 n,iles
ery 2000
Ie
E66y 2000 ,EIe,
Apply [osd lsb,koel
gren,, Q66-
Stap Light Switch
Applo Lb,ipIote h
d;r,tod
by
C!*IO6.
Every 2000 lIes
sdy
b,e ,6II6. Ci!1 ,t
F
Cf
DC-
r.!.,2o
6;16,
A661r
Lb,iFIC,
&ppIy::Ii:h, -_CC6& p6d6,,d :pyi,, k6y
yIdCn
.Jydra
Switch
Appip
Lsbiplote
where
iedftoted by o,ro.
eeeO
Every 2000 £6 ks
A* *CC!Y b,ek,
‘,:_66:
2ea ‘iI66
06
A,?I6l6- _-CF-
2062 r’iL!
‘6f16,;.7
Ai, CInnn,
620 -s4-7-i
26
D,6ie clo ood rrAll ,Thi,
on, pinp ol
o:l.
u
SAE 40
bo,, 32 F nnd SAt 2*3 be
Ioo
37CF
Every
1000 .,,ik.
SIn,ing
Sear
LJd Oteeriog g,nf Ubri.
b:log ICf,6l
p
to
rile, pUg
I nod
oCfer geor,.
Emy 2000 miles
Kay N. r,,bsr o,, C hneol LI I. Itrnt i 0o refer to nn,be red Semi I pitw 62.
Ftg. 2-2 L.b,iention Cbo,i - All l94 Se,ieo

LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
SERVICE INFORMATION
1 Lubrication Schedule
a. Every
2000 Miles
Drain and replace engine oil.
Clean filter on crankcase breather
cap.
Clean
and refill
carburetor air cleaner.
Oil
generator oil cups.
Oil distributor.
Oil hand brake connections, levers and cables.
Lubricate chassis
fittings.
Lubricate neutral switch actuating pin.
Lubricate brake stop switch actuating arm.
Lubricate body hardware.
Lubricate body weatherstrips
as
necessary.
Check master cylinder reservoir fluid level.
Inspect battery
fluid level.
Inspect level in radiator.
Check tire inflation.
Inspect steering gear
lubricant level.
Inspect transmission
lubricant level.
Inspect fluid level in
power
steering
pump
reservoir.
b. Miscellaneous Lubrication Operations
Drain and refill
Hydra-Matic transmission-
every 23,000 miles.
Clean, repack and adjust front wheel bearings -
Every
25,000
miles or at brake reline.
Remove and replace
engine oil filter cartridge
At least every 6,000
miles.
2 The 2000 and 4000 Mile Inspections
When
new
Cadillac cars are brought in for service
during the 90 Day
- 4000 Mile Warranty Period,
Servicemen should use the list of inspections and
operations, Fig. 2-3, as a guide.
Copies
of this form
may be
obtained upon
request to the Factory Service
Department.
3 Related Items
In
addition
to the lubrication
operations,there are
several regularly required maintenance items
which should be brought to each owner’s attention.
They are as follows:
Cooling
System - Flush twice
a year
- Spring and
Fall. Add rust inhibitor and DuPont Sealer. See
Section 13 for information relative to prepara
tion of
cooling
system for anti-freeze.
Gasoline lines and strainers -- Clean out twice a
year
- Spring and
Fall.
Engine oil pan - Remove and clean once a year,
after the "Winter" season.
Tires - Interchange every 4,000 miles
or
less
as explained in Section 6.
Brake System - Clean and flush once a year.
4
Body
a. Body
Hardware
Lubrication of the body hardware is an important
part of each 2000 mile lubrication operation. The
following
should
be performed:
Apply
a
slight amount of petrolatum to the door
wedge plates and door check mechanism. Apply a
drop or two of lOW oil at the lift bolt roller and
allow it to drain inside the roller. Lubricate both
sides of the lock frame at the lift bolt cutout with
a thin film of Lubriplate No. 630AA. Also lubri
cate the bottom surface of the lower guide channel
in the striker with Lubriplate No. 6SOAA. Be
sure
to wipe off dust and old lubricant before applying the
new, using lubricant sparingly. Apply Lubriplate
to the hood lock mechanism.
The following additional operations
should be
per
formed twice a year or every 6000 miles: Apply
powdered graphite to keys and insert in lockcylin
ders;
clean dust and old lubricant off of front
seat
adjustment
track
and apply
Lubriplate sparingly.
b. Body Weatherstrips
The
mechanical
sealing
strip hinge on
closed
coupes should be lubricated
along its entire
length
with Lubriplate.
The sealing
strip awning
gasket should be lubri
cated on both sides with DC-4 Silicone
Compound
every 2000 miles as necessary.
Apply DC-4
Silicone
compound every 2000
miles,
if necessary,
to
door and window
weatherstrips and
run channels to prevent squeaks. Wipe off any
excess lubricant to reduce the possibility of dust
sticking
to the treated surface.
c. Hydro-Lectric System Convertible Coupe Styles
and Eldorado
only
On 1954 Series cars, the Hydro-Lectric system
is used only
for
raising and lowering
the top in the
Eldorado and Convertible Coupe
styles. The new
Hydro-Lectric system is a sealed-in unit and is
not vented to the atmosphere.
Therefore, it is not
necessary to replace hydraulic fluid periodically.
The new system is "self-air bleeding." Should air
become
trapped
in the
lines due to replacement of
hydraulic units, a few operational
cycles
of the
top will expel the trapped air into the reservoir.

2-5
LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
SUGGESTED OPERATIONS
AT THE FIRST 2000 AND 4000 MILES
At 2000 Miles
1. Check with the owner concerning his experience with
the car and clarify any questions he may
have on controls or function of any part of the car.
2.
Correct any conditions reported to you by the owner when your inspection
also indicates that
the
car
is not
normal.
3. Road test the car, checking operation of the following and correct
only
when necessary:
a Carburetor and manifold heat control valve.
b Steering.
c Brakes.
d Instruments, all controls, and lights.
e
All accessories.
f Hydra-Matic transmission.
4. Remove and inspect fuel
filter element. Do not attempt to clean. Replace if necessary.
5. Lubricate
and
change
engine oil. This operation to be charged to the owner. The break-in
engine oil should have been replaced at 500 miles.
6. Make
general inspection for coolant, brake fluid, or any lubricant leaks. Do not confuse with
normal seepage.
7. Tighten radiator hoses, upper and lower.
Check Heater hoses.
8. Tighten intake and exhaust manifold screws and nuts.
25 - 30 Ft. Lbs.
9. Tighten rear spring clips
and "U"
bolts 45
to 52 Ft. Lbs.
10. On Air Conditioner equipped cars,
clean and wash filters.
At 4000 Miles
1. Check with
the owner concerning his experience with the car and clarify
any
questions
he may
have on controls or function of any part of the
car.
2. Correct any
conditions reported to you by the owner when your inspection also indicates that the
car is not normal.
3. Road test the car, checking
operation of the thllowing and correct only when necessary:
a Carburetor and manifold heat control valve.
b Steering.
c Brakes.
d Instruments,
all
controls, and lights.
e All accessories.
f Hydra-Matic transmission.
4.
Lubricate and change engine oil. This operation to be charged to
the
owner.
5. Suggest to owner that tires be rotated.
Owner’s expense.
6. Make general inspection for
coolant,
brake
fluid, or any lubricant leaks. Do not confuse with
normal seepage.
7.
Clean and adjust points and spark plugs and reset ignition timing. Point
gap .016", plug gap
*Ø351
8. Adjust brakes. Check fluid level and free pedal travel.
9. Adjust steering gear.
10.
Check toe-in and adjust when necessary.
3/16" to
1/4
toe-in.
Fig. 2-3 Suggested Operations at 2000 and 4000 Mile Inspections

LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
The Hydro-Lectric motor andpumpassembly,on
Convertible Coupe styles, is located on the trunk
floor pan
beneath the top well. On the Eldorado, this
assembly is located in the
trunk
on
the left side to
the rear of the wheel housing. A reservoir
filler plug
is
provided should it become necessary to add fluid.
The fluid capacity
of the Hydro-Lectric system
is 3/4 pint.
5 Chassis
Suspension
The front wheel bearings on all series cars re
quire repacking with wheel bearing
grease
and
adjustment
every 25,000 miles, or when brakes are
relined. When lubricating these bearings,
always
use grease meeting the G-12 specifications.
Lubrication fittings
for use with grease gun are
provided where
necessary on the chassis of all
54-Series cars. All of the points on the car that are
provided with grease gun connections must
be
lub
ricated every
2,000 miles. The locations of these
points are given in the Lubrication Chart, Fig.2-2.
When
lubricating the threaded pins and bushings of
the front wheel suspension system, the front endof
the car should be lifted with
a jack,or hoist, bearing
against the center of the front cross
member so
that the front suspension system is entirely re
lieved
of weight. Application of lubricant with the
weight of the
car off the bushings will assure more
complete lubrication. Clearance between
the pins
and bushings is necessary to allow space for
a
film
of lubricant.
The rçear upper control
arm bushings are fitted
with 90 lubrication fittings which point downward
toward the
opening between the frame side bar,
front cross
member and reinforcing brace on each
side. Use of
a
12" extension on the grease gun is
required to reach these fittings through
the bottom
of
this
opening.
If any of the
lubrication fittings are found to be
broken, plugged, or missing, be sure
to
secure
authorization for the installation of new fittings . No
point
should be left unlubricated.
6 Steering Gear
Special Steering Gear Lubricant, meeting G.M.
4673-M specifications,
is required in the gear
housing of both the power and manual steeringgear
units.
The lubricant level should be inspected every
2,000
miles and additional lubricant added to bring
the level to the filler
plug opening. Special tubes
of Steering Gear Lubricant 4673-M are
available at
the Factory Parts Department under Part No.
146 1598.
Each tube contains
sufficient
lubricant
for one complete refill of the power steering gear.
Manual gears require only two thirds of a tuhe.
The fluid level
in the
pump reservoir, on cars
equipped with power steering, should be checked
every
2,000
miles and filled with Automatic Trans
mission
Fluid,
type "A", to the mark
on the outside
of the reservoir as shown in Fig. 2-2. If the fluid
level is excessively low, it is an indication
of
a leak
in the system and should be checked as explained in
Section 7.
The Hydra-Matic transmission neutral switch
actuating
pin,
located on the
shift lever
attached
to the
lower steering column, should be lubricated
every 2,000 miles with a small amount of Lubri
plate to prevent undue wear at the switch arm and
pin.
7 Rear Axle
Check the lubricant level in the rear axle every
2,000 miles and add fresh lubricant if necessary.
Draining and refilling of the differential is neces
sary, only when the unit is removed for overhaul,
or when seasonal temperature changes make it
necessary to use a fluid of lower viscosity. S.A.E.
90 Multi-purpose-Type Gear Lubricant should be
used, except in localities wh8re winter temperatures
are consistently below 0 F. In these localities
S.A.E. 80
should
be used. When a
replacement
dif
ferential is
installed, use the
special
"break-in"
lubricant supplied with the differential.
8 Brakes
The fluid level
in the
brake master cylinder
should be checked every 2,000 miles and every time
the brakes are relined or adjusted. Fillwith Delco
Super No.
11
brake fluid to 3/4"
from the top of
filler cap boss. Fig. 2-4. The remote filler tube
is located on the left side of the cowl, near the hood
hinge, in the engine compartment.
A
popping noise
may
sometimes be heard in the
brakes when they are appliedinforwardspeedafter
having been applied in reverse.
This is
generally a
result
of the edge
of the brake shoe
hanging slightly
on the bosses of the dust shield before centralizing.
In such cases, the edges of the shoe should be
smoothed up where they contact the bosses andlub
ricated
slightly.
A suitable lubricant for
this
pur
pose is furnished under specification number G-2
1/2-B Lubriplate. Care should be taken in apply
ing lubricant to make
sure
that none
is permitted
to get on the brake lining. Brake cables, brackets,
and levers should be lubricated every 2,000 miles
with 10-W engine oil.
On cars equipped
with
lbwer Brakes, the cylinder
air filter should
be
cleaned every 2000 miles. This

2-7
LUSRICATION
AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
may he done by removing rfe spring type retainer,
sct-een and filtering element rhair - Wash
filtering
element IrnIr In solvent. shake
solvent nut thur -
ougimly, and reinstall,
In addition, lubricate the vacuum pton leather
once a
year - lhi.s lluy he dire by rersejy ing the
pipe plug from the cylinder shell and
injecting
Del ro Hydraulic Shuck Absorber Fluid up to the
point where iL runs OtLt of the filler hole.
The brake crop
rhe.
brake pedal,
lubricated w
cli
light switch arm, located under
below
[he floor pan, should be
,obriplate
every
2 ,DJ miles.
NO’l’E: Tue braking system
most he flushed
once a
yoor.
nile is
particularly important on
cars equipped with the Power llrake system where
dirt under the ball check
will affect operation or
he syetetn Any water, liloisture or
condensation
entering rho Power Jfrnke system will etch the
fluster cylinder,
wheel cylinder, or
hydraulic
cylinder 0 the Power Brake system, and also
cause excessive wear on the rubber seals,
9 Engine
Any field attempt to iniprnve
lubricants by
adding
so-enlled
!*dopca
solveuti, friction reducing com
pounds. and
other tr’c
materials’ ni engine
oils,
I ld r a - Matic t a Its ni55IOfl uids and differential
hibricants should
be
avoided.
The use of
these
lnatriats is entirely 000cceawarv
aj the
proper
operation
of a
C’adi
lie
car.
I
uring the firs L Sot miles
of operation * the
oil
in the c rs’kcsse a he’ll the car is shipped should be
used,
When it is necessary to
add nil during
this
period, use nothing heavier then
S.A.E. lOW oil
In
winier fir 20 in summer. Change
the oil at Liar
end
of 500 miles.
After the first 5Q{} miles. the crnnkc.aae oil shotild
he selected to give the best performance under die
individual climaLic and drrving
conditions. If
the
car is driven regularly aL hii
speeds, ur ir
the
prevailing temperature averegne
900
or
above,
S .A.E.aO oil may be used. RewmmendaLluns fur
engine oil vIscosities for aL 1954 Cadillacs are
shown in Fig. 2-5.
Minirnttm TemperoIire
_________
30F Use S.A.E.
20 or 20W
Minimun Teniperolcire
4
1o
use 20W
Mr’irnum Temperolere
4 MipiusI0F U5e
lOW
Conthuous Temperatures
bshow
Minus 105F
Use
SW Engine Oil
o.
Engine Oil Recommendations
thigine oils are now being classified by a system
based
on the detergency rotingof the oil, For maxi -
mum protectinn of Cadillac engines omider cli normal
driviug conditions
* it is recommended that
oils
de
signed for Sereice iS* or ‘Sorsice
DG!
be
used in
the engine.
Fig. 2-4 Mees, C, Ii ndw Retsote F ii Sr Tube
Averose Temperolure 9O
and
cver
4
SAt. 10.20W 0r20
may
be used,
F
g.
2-5 tng ins Oil Vi cni.
iy
Chart

LUBRECATION
AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
During cold weather, arm oh ci; 0mm Id he used that
will permit eas: starling
a; time lowest
atmospheric.
tellaperatore
that La lIkely
to be
encountered. YThon
ion engine crankcase is being refi lied, the oil should
he selected,
not oil rile basis oi the temperal:mre at
rime titter of time change hot on the anticipated
mini -
lmmni temperature for the entire perittd d:mr:itg which
the oil is to he
used.
WI
Ii c8ntintmoos tempera
tim re S are
as low as
minus 10 F. use Ille
new
improved SW
Cii,
gene rally identIfied Wi dl the American Pet roiemn
ln.seita:e classification
Tor
Service MS’ stamped
on the ran. llie practice ot using kerosene
sith
engine oil in
alt
emergency should be diacouraged
hocatlse mt
is Of temporary
value unIv.
b.
Adding Engine Cli
The engine orl level
slooltl be
checked every
time gasoline ie p¼mrchceed and every dime mime car
comes into mime service
a:
atio Oil eho oLd
hi; added
as required.
The oil
level ndicatnr is
marked to
show Add OiP’ and ‘Pull" levels, Oil should he
added whenever the level falls to the ‘Add Oil’’
niark, hut add only enough
to
bring level op ill the
Pull’’ mark, Fig. 2-6.
Changing Engine Oil
On
a
new ear * ri,e oil should he changed
a: the
end of the first
SOIl
miles .The second chamige
should
he made whten theodometer reads 2,000
liii les .Then,
under
nomad driving
conditions, draining
the
crankcase- and replacing with fresh nil at 2,000 miles
or 2 month intervals, whichever fast oceore
*is
recommended.
Llnder
adverse
drivIng conditions,
it
may become
necessary
to drain the crml tkc.aan oiL and clean the
air
cdeaner natmre freqtmoitliy
for
reasons given be
low:
Driving throth dust storms or on ea:remely
roads n Lay
comitenhinate
the engine
oil nm re
quickly.
t}.mrlng extremely cold weatbmer, trequecit starts,
low operating speeds,
and short
r
u las may con taoi -
male the
oil with water cu1tdemmse ion insidc time
cramthcase.
Hard dciv.: og Ic
ild
5
tn thicken
oils and
timi
5
may
imlterfere w hh easy starting in cold weather.
Drain the
crankccseonly
after the engine
has been
heoteil r::m normal operating mcampcrature. The
.benefits
of
draining are minimized if the crease
me drained when engine is cold, s.c some suspended
foreign matter will cling to rime sides tmf Die oil pan
and
wit I out drain out readily
with
.si my,ver movimig
cold imil, Fltmehlng dme
crankcase
is not recom
mended. ‘mc
engine oil
pen should be
removed
and cleaned once a
year, aftertho "Winter’’seaann.
d. Engine Accessories
The generator has two oil cope, one aieactm end.
These
cope ahtouid be
filled
with lOW
engine oil
every 2,000 miles.
NOIL: If the oil reservoir imm the comniotator
cod
bearing becomes completely exhaustemi
therouglt
failure to lab nc ate
el reg
ml Sr in terv ale,
tIme
reservoir should be
restored
by filling the
oil cop S times cnnseeotively, allowing time be -
twoeme fillings fur the
oil
ro sn,qk down,
At each 2000
mi I
c lubrication, LOW engine
oil
should he added to the
filler
LIthe located at
the
front of disrri bm,torj
until
the oil ievel is
brought
op to lie top of
the filler tube.
When the distribtmtor points are adjusted, cleaned,
or replaced. the dietributor breaker plate bushIng,
felt, pivot piim, ale
di str:botor
cam wick should be
lubricated
whIm
I
or 2 drops
of No. low
oil. lubri
cate:he.
disrrihulor cam at this
time using
Delco’
Remy Gauss and Rearing Luhricant M-3I L,uhriwl.
Vilieneve" the crankcase oil ie changed, the copper
gauze in Dm0 filler cap shouhd he cleaned in a
solvent
and dipped in
engine oil.
This Operation at
oiling
Lime cap
should also be performed
when
condirinning
Fig,
2- Checking
ngio Oil Level

2-9
LUBRICATION AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
a new
car for delivery.
The
carburetor air
cleaner
should also be cleaned and oiled as follows:
1. Loosen
wing nut on
top of
air cleaner
and re
move shroud
filter element and reservoir
as an
assembly from the carburetor.
2. Remove
shroud
from air
cleaner assembly.
3. Lift
filter
element off of reservoir
and pour
oil
out of reservoir.
4. Wash all parts in solvent.
5. Fill reservoir to correct level,as indicatedon
inside of reservoir, with proper
grade
of oil. Use
S..E. 40 oil when average temperature is above
32
F and0S.A.E. 20 oil when average temperature is
below 32
F.
6. Inspect reservoir to carburetor gasket; re
place if
damaged or
full contact
is not
observed.
7. Place filter element and shroud on reservoir,
and
install air cleaner assembly on carburetor.
8. Tighten wing nut finger tight.
It is
recommended that the engine
oil filter
cartridge be replaced every 6,000 miles under nor -
mal
car usage.
If the car has been subject to severe driving
conditions, such as constant travel over dusty
roads or excessive stop-and-go driving in cold
weather, more frequent
replacement of the
filter
cartridge will be necessary.
Remove the
filter
cover
screw, cover, and
gasket,
and remove the
cartridge.
Remove
any oil which
may be in the housing, and be sure all sludge is
cleaned out completely.
Install
cartridge ,cover
with new gasket,and tight -
en cover screw. Check for leaks
at the
cover
gasket with engine running at fast idle. After en
gine has run for 3 or 4 minutes, stop engine and
check oil level. Add oil to bring level to the
"Full"
mark.
10
Hydra-Matic Transmission
The dipstick and filler tube for the Hydra-Matic
transmission are located under the hood at the
right
rear side of the engine on all 1954 Cadillac
cars
for
convenience in checking
and
filling. The
fluid level should be checked every 2,000 miles
and fluid added to bring the level to the "Full"
mark
on
the dipstick. Run
engine
with selector
lever in "N" neutral position, at 800
R.P.M.
for approximately 1-1/2 minutes. The oil level
is always checked after the engine has been run
ning to be sure the fluid coupling is full in order
to obtain an accurate reading. Reduce
the engine
speed to slow idle, remove and wipe
dipstick,
and check fluid level. With the engine still running,
add
fluid through the dipstick tube to
bring level
up to "Full" mark on the dipstick."Low"to "Full"
marking
is 1
quart.
11 Air Conditioner
Frigidaire
525
viscosity oil is used in the Air
Conditioner unit. For information concerning the
checking and adding of oil at the compressor, see
Air Conditioning, Section 16A.
12
Commercial Chassis
Instructions for lubrication of 1954 series 75 and
86
Cadillac
commercial chassis are included in the
Lubrication Chart, Fig. 2-2. The only difference is
in the
addition
of
a
lubrication fitting at the splined
joint
at the
rear of the rear propeller shaft.
13 Points Requiring No Lubrication
No lubrication is required at the
engine fan
bear
ing, water pump, the
rear
wheel bearing, or the
universal joints, as all of these bearings are packed
at assembly.
No lubrication of the rear springs is required,
as the shackles are rubber mounted, and the spring
leaves
are fitted
with waxed interliners. It is im
portant
that
no
lubrication
be attempted at these
points as lubricant is harmful to the proper function
ing of the springs.
14
Approved Lubricants
Nine different types of lubricants, excluding oils
or fluids, are required for satisfactory
lubrication
of 1954 series Cadillac Cars.
Specification No. Lubricant
Multipurpose-Type Gear Lth-
ricant
Steering Gear Lubricant Part
No. 1461598
Lubriplate
Lubriplate
Chassis Lubricant
Wheel Bearing
Grease
Petrolatum
Delco Remy Cam and Bearing
Lubricant
Silicone
Compound
&-9-HL
4673-M
G-2-1/2-B
630-AA
C-il
G-12
G-19
1l72-M
DC
-4

2-10
LUBRICATION
AND
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
15
Capacities
1954 Series
Unit 62,
60S 75 86
Comm.
Rear Axle
5 pints
5 pints 5 pints
Engine Crankcase
5 quarts
5 quarts 5 quarts
When Filter Element is Replaced add
1 quart 1
quart 1 quart
Cooling System
With Heater ...
22 quarts ..
.24-1/2
quarts 22
quarts
Without Heater . 19-3/4 quarts ..
.19-3/4
quarts -.
.19-3/4
quarts
Gasoline Tank
20 gallons
20 gallons 20
gallons
Tire Pressure
Front
24 lbs
28 lbs 24 lbs.
Rear
24 lbs
28 lbs. 30 lbs.
Air Conditioner
Freon 12
7 lbs
7 lbs 7 lbs.
Frigidaire #525 Oil Dry
. 22 ozs
22 ozs
22 ozs.
Refill
16 ozs 16
ozs 16 ozs.
Hydra -Matic Transmission
Dry 11
quarts 11 quarts 11
quarts
Refill
10 quarts
10 quarts 10 quarts
OTHER
NOTES AND REFERENCES

3-1
BODY
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Note Page
No, No. Note Name
Note Page
No. No.
Instrument
Panel Upper Section
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
Instrument Panel
Upper Section Cover
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
Glove Box Door Adjustment, Removal
and
Installation
Adjustment
Removal and Installation
Glove
Box Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
Windshield Wiper Transmission
Cable
Tension Adjustment
Windshield Wiper Transmission
Removal
Windshield Wiper Transmission
Installation
Windshield Wiper
Motor Removal
and Installation
Windshield Washer Coordinator
Adjustment,
Removal and
Installation
Adjustment
Removal and Installation
Removal of Windshield Glass .
Installation
of Windshield Glass
Door Inside Handle Removal
and
Installation
Window Control
Switch Removal and
Installation
Front Door Heater Duct and Con
necting Hose Removal and
Installation
Door Inner Panel Sealing
Removal and Installation of Front
Door Assembly
Removal
Installation
Rear
Door Assembly Removal and
Installation
Removal
Installation
Front
Door Alignment
Adjustment at Hinge
Pillar
Adjustment at Hinge Strap
Rear Door Alignment
Adjustment
at Door Pillar
Adjustment
at Center Pillar .
Door Lock Striker Adjustment,
Removal
and Installation
Adjustment
1
34 Removal and Installation
la 3-4 Door Outside Handle Assembly
lb 3-S
Removal
Door Lock Cylinder
Removal and
2
3-5
Installation
2a 3-5
Door Lock
Cylinder Disassembly and
2b 3-5
Assembly
Disassembly
3 3-5 Assembly
3a 3-5 Keys and
Locks
3b 3-6 Cutting Keys
4 3-6 Assembling Cylinder Locks .
4a 3-6 Door Outside Handle Push Button
4h
3-6
Shaft Replacement
Door Outside Handle Assembly
5 3-6 Installation
Door Lock
Remote Control Assembly
6 3-6
Adjustment,
Removal and
Installation
7 3-7 Adjustment
Removal and Installation
8 3-8 Door Lock
Removal
and installation
Adjustment of Rear Door Lock Free
Wheeling
Mechanism
9
3-8 Front Door Ventilator Assembly
9a 3-8
Adjustments
9b 3-8
Wing Assembly
Adjustment 6267
10 3-8 Ventilator Regulator Adjustment
11 3-9 605, 6219, 6237
Ventilator Adjustment 60S, 6219
12 3-9 Ventilator Assembly Adjustment
6237
13 3-9 Door
Ventilator Regulator
Removal
and Installation
6237
14 3-10 6219,
60S
15 3-10 Front Door Ventilator Removal and
Installation
16 3-11 6219, 605
16a 3-11
6237
lôb 3-13
6267
6267
Wthg Removal
17 3-13
Front Door Window Glass
Adjustment
17a 3-13 6219,
60S
17b 3-14 6237, 6267
18 3-14
Front
Door Window Glass Removal
18a 3-14 and
Installation
18b 3-15 6219, 60S
19 3-15 6237, 6267
19a 3-15
Front Door Window Regulator
Removal
19b 3-15 and
Installation
Manual and
Electric
20 3-15 6219,
60S
Note Name
20a 3-15
20b 3-16
21 3-16
22
3-16
23
23a
23b
24
24a
24b
3-16
3-16
3-16
3-17
3-17
3-17
25 3-17
26 3-18
27
27a
27b
28
3-18
3-18
3-18
3-19
29
3-19
30 3-19
30a 3-19
30b 3-20
30c 3-20
30d 3-20
31 3-21
31a 3-21
31b 3-21
32
32a
32b
32c
32d
33
33a
33b
3-21
3-21
3-22
3-22
3-22
3-22
3-22
3-23
34 3-23
34a 3-23
34b 3-24
35 3-24
35a 3-24

3-2
6237, 6267
Window Regulator Electric Motor
Assembly Removal and
Installation.
Door
Glass Run
Channel Removal and
Installation
6219, 605
6237, 6267
Rear Door Window Glass Adjustment,
Removal and installation
Adjustment
Removal
and
installation
Rear Quarter Ventilator
Removal and
Installation
Removal
Installation
Rear Quarter Window
Adjustment
6267
6237
Removal and Installation of Rear
Quarter Window
6267
6237
Manual
6237 Electrical
Rear Quarter Window
Guide
Removal and Installation
6237 Rear Guide
6237 Front Guide
6267
Rear Quarter Window
Regulator
Removal and Installation
6237
6267
Rear Quarter Window Sealing Strip
Removal and Installation
Removal
Installation
Side Roof Rail Weatherstrip Ad
justment, Removal and Installation
6267
Adjustment
Removal and Installation
Front Roof Rail Weatherstrip
Removal and installation 6267
Side Roof Rail
Mechanical Sealing
Strip Adjustment, Removal,
and
Installation 6237
Adjustment
Removal
installation
Door Weatherstrip Removal and
Installation
Removal
installation
35b 3-25
Cowl Side to Door Weatherstrip
Removal and Installation
36 3-25
Deck
Lid Weatherstrip Removal and
Installation
37
3-25 Seat Switch and
Escutcheon Assenthly
37a 3-25
Removal and Installation
37b 3-26 Switch with Escutcheon
Switch
38 3-26
Front Seat Side Panel Removal
and
38a 3-26 Installation
38b 3-26 6237,
6267
6219, 60S
39 3-27 Front Seat Assembly Removal and
39a 3-27 Installation
39b 3-27 Seat and Manual Adjusters
40 3-27
Seat Including Adjusters
and
40a 3-27
Electric Regulators
4Db 3-28 Seat Less Adjusters and Electric
Regulators
41 3-28 Seat
Adjuster Removal and
41a 3-28 Installation
41b 3-28 Manual
41c 3-29
Electric
Horizontal Electric
Regulator
42 3-29 Removal and Installation
42a 3-29
Vertical Electric
Regulator
42b 3-29
Removal and
Installation
42c 3-29
Front Seat Back Panel
Removal and
Installation
43 3-30 6219
43a 3-30
6019
4Th 3-30
Front Seat Back Removal
and Installation
44 3-30 6237,
6267
44a 3-30 6219
44b
3-30
6019
Robe
Cord Removal and
Installation
6219
45
3-31
6019
45a 3-31 Bear Seat Back Removal
and
45b 3-31 Installation
6237
46 3-31
6219 and 6019
Rear
Seat Center Arm Rest Removal
and
Installation
47 3-31
Back Window Glass Removal
47a 3-31
Back Window Glass installation
47b 3-31
Headlining Removal
47c 3-31
6237
6237 DX
48 3-32
6219 and 6019
48a 3-32
Headlining Installation
48b 3-32
6237
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No. No.Note Name
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Name
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57 3-38
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58c
59
59a
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60a
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60c
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