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Pontiac (1955-1957): service and repair manuals

A repair manual for your Pontiac (1955-1957)? Here are detailed shop manuals for DIY service and repairs on Pontiac cars. They offer clear instructions for maintenance, troubleshooting, and parts replacement.

1953-1960 Pontiac Master Parts & Accessories Catalog (2 Volume Set)

Official parts catalog (reprint, 2 volumes) for the 1953-1960 Pontiac passenger cars.

Models:
- Catalina
- Chieftain
- Torpedo
- Star Chief
- Laurentian
- Pathfinder
- Bonneville
- Super Chief
- Strato-Chief
- Parisienne
- Ventura.

  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • Contains drawings (exploded views) and lists with parts numbers.
  • This is the same parts catalog that was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: FORM No. P 61-08 P.

Product details

Author:Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation
Details:1024 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 5 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 1.97 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791408480
Repair manual: 1953-1960 Pontiac Master Parts & Accessories Catalog (2 Volume Set)

1953-1960 Pontiac Master Parts & Accessories Catalog (2 Volume Set)

Language: English

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1955 Pontiac - Shop Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1955 Pontiac passenger cars.

Models: Catalina, Chieftain and Star Chief.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, dashboard, windscreen wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, bonnet, fenders, doors, boot lid, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the yyyyy dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-5504.

Product details

Author:Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation
Details:408 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407582
Repair manual: 1955 Pontiac - Shop Manual

1955 Pontiac - Shop Manual

Language: English

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1956 Pontiac - Shop Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1956 Pontiac passenger cars.

Models: Catalina, Chieftain and Star Chief.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-5604.

Product details

Author:Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation
Details:402 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 1.9 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.75 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407599
Repair manual: 1956 Pontiac - Shop Manual

1956 Pontiac - Shop Manual

Language: English

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1957 Pontiac - Shop Manual

Official factory workshop manual (reprint) for maintenance and repair of the 1957 Pontiac passenger cars.

Models:
- Bonneville, Catalina, Chieftain
- Star Chief, Super Chief.

Covers the complete vehicle:
- engine (cylinder head, engine block, fuel system, ignition, lubrication, cooling, heater / air conditioning and exhaust)
- driveline (transmission, propeller shaft, rear axle and differential)
- chassis (front axle, suspension, shock absorbers, steering system, brakes, servo unit, handbrake, wheel bearings and wheels)
- electrical system (battery, starter motor, dynamo / alternator, voltage regulator, headlamps, tail lights, turn signals, instrument panel, windshield wipers)
- body (welded components, bumpers, hood, fenders, doors, fixed windows, window mechanisms, seats, interior trim, interior lamps).

  • Clear, very comprehensive instructions with drawings, photos and specifications.
  • High-quality reprint, licensed by General Motors.
  • This is the same technical manual as was used in the Pontiac dealer's workshop at the time. GM reference: S-5704.

Product details

Author:Pontiac Motor Division, GM Corporation
Details:420 pages, 28 x 21.5 x 2 cm / 11 x 8.5 x 0.79 in, paperback
Illustrations:profusely illustrated
Publisher:Detroit Iron Publishing (USA, 2020)
ISBN:9781791407605
Repair manual: 1957 Pontiac - Shop Manual

1957 Pontiac - Shop Manual

Language: English

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Years: 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959


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