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1968 PONTIAC SERVICE MANUAL
ITEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION OR
SERVICE AT 4 MONTHS OR 6,000-MILE INTERVALS,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST (Continued)
Automatic Transmission Shift Linkage
Lubricate with chassis grease at cross shaft pivot
points. Console control cable must not be lubricated.
ITEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION Oi
SERVICE AT 12 MONTHS OR 12,000 MILE INTERVALS,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
Positive Crankcase Ventilation
Check hose between valve cover and air cleaner, for
clear passages; replace if clogged. Clean and re-oil
ventilation filter in air cleaner. Replace valve.
NOTE: This filter should be cleaned and re-oiled
after each occasion of driving under severe dust
conditions*
Carburetor Fuel Filter - Integral
Remove and clean bronze filter and filter cavity,
replace paper element.
Air Cleaner Element (Paper)
Standard on All 2Bbl. and 4Bbl. V-8 and all
6-cylinder
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BM. and 4 Bbl. engines.
Replace.
NOTE: Clean and re-oil after each occasion of
driving under severe dust conditions. Allow excess
oil to drain out of filter prior to installation.
ITEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION
OR SERVICE EVERY 24 MONTHS OR 24,000 MILES,
WHICHEVER OCCURS FIRST
Automatic Transmission
Replace transmission fluid. Also replace oil filter
in sump of Turbo Hydra-Matic. Refill with DEXRON
automatic transmission fluid. Under heavy-duty op-
erating conditions or excessive stop-and-go driving,
replace oil (and filter on Turbo Hydra-Matic) at
12,000-mile intervals.
ITEMS REQUIRING LUBRICATION OR SERVICE
AT SPECIAL INTERVALS
Tires
Rotate tires every 6,000 miles and rebalance tire and
wheel assemblies as required.
Parking Brake Cables
Front Wheel Bearings
Clean and lubricate during major brake service,
light water-resistant grease.
Use
Lubricate at time of major brake service. Use high
melting-point, water-resistant grease, and only
enough to thoroughly coat the rollers. Do not fill
the wheel hub cavity. Wipe any grease off exposed
surface of hub and seal.