HOLDEN HX Statesman, Statesman DeVille and Caprice Factory Workshop Manual | carmanualsdirect

HOLDEN HX Statesman 1976-77 Workshop Manual | PDF Download

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HOLDEN HX Statesman, Statesman DeVille and Caprice 1976-1977 Comprehensive Workshop Manual | PDF Download

HOLDEN HX Statesman, Statesman DeVille and Caprice 1976-1977 Comprehensive Workshop Manual | PDF Download

This manual is suitable for the following Holden models made from 197-1977:

Holden Statesman DeVille HX Sedan
Holden Caprice HX Sedan

Engines covered in this workshop manual:

202 cu. in. (3300cc) 6 cylinder
253 cu. in. (4200cc) V8
308 cu. in. (5000cc) V8

Please Note: This Comprehensive Workshop manual covers all Holden models HQ, HJ, HX, HZ.

Below is a list of topics covered in this Holden manual:

GENERAL INFORMATION
- MODEL IDENTIFICATION AND POWER TRAINS
- TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATIONS
- UNIT SERIAL NUMBER LOCATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
- L6 ENGINES
- V8 ENGINES
- EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
- CAPACITIES IMPERIAL
GENERAL LUBRICATION
BASIC BODY CONSTRUCTION
- REAR QUARTER
  - Rear Quarter- Description
  - Rear Quarter- Description
  - Motor- Rear Quarter Window Regulator
  - Window - Rear Quarter
  - Guide Assembly - Rear Quarter Window
  - Handle - Rear Quarter Window Regulator
  - Trim Panel - Rear Quarter Inner
  - Trim-Rear Quarter Side
  - Boot Compartment Lid
  - End Gate Description
  - Regulator End Gate Window
  - Motor - Electrically Operated Window
- DOORS
  - Description
  - Front Door Hardware
  - Door Hardware
  - Rear Door Hardware
  - Door Assemblies
  - Door Adjustment
  - Hinge Assembly
  - Lock Assembly
- SHEET METAL
  - Description
  - Front Fender Assembly
  - Radiator Grill HJ & HX-HZ
  - Radiator Grill HQ
  - Front End Panel Assembly
  - Engine Hood
  - Lock Plate & Support Assembly
  - Bracket Assembly - Hood Lock Plunger
  - Cable - Engine Hood Release
  - Hinge Assembly - Engine Hood
- EXTERIOR ORNAMENTATION
  - Description
  - Windshield Upper Reveal Moulding
  - Windshield Side Reveal Moulding
  - Windshield Lower Reveal Moulding
  - Roof Drip Gutter - Rear
FRONT SUSPENSION
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - Hubs and Bearings
  - Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment
  - Front Hub Bolts Replace
  - Ball Joints
  - Front Shock Absorbers
REAR SUSPENSION
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - COIL SPRING
  - UPPER CONTROL ARM
  - LOWER CONTROL ARM
  - LOWER CONTROL ARM
  - CONTROL ARM MOUNTED BUSHINGS
  - CARRIER MOUNTED CONTROL ARM BUSHINGS
  - REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS
  - SUPERLIFT SHOCK ABSORBERS
DRUM BRAKES
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - Master Cylinder
  - Pressure Differential Warning Switch
  - Wheel Cylinder
  - Brake Drum and Shoes
  - Self Adjusting Brake- Operation
  - Over-Ride Mechanism
  - Maintenance and Adjustments
- HYDRAULIC BRAKE FLUID
  - Bleeding the Hydraulic System
  - Bleeding Wheel Cylinders
  - Manual Bleeding
- MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Stop Light Switch
  - Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod Adjustment
  - Brake Adjustment - Self Adjusting
  - Brake Adjustment - Manually
  - Handbrake Adjustment
- MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Brake Shoe Replacement
- DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
DISC BRAKES INCLUDING MASTER-VAG
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- OPERATION
  - Master Cylinder
  - Brake Booster
  - Caliper Assemblies
  - Disc Brake Pad Wear
  - Lining Inspection
- MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Brake Pad Replacement
  - Caliper Assembly
  - Bleeding Disc Brakes
  - Proportioning Valve
- DISC BRAKE MASTER-VAC
- DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
STEERING
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Adjustments on Vehicle
  - Worm Bearing Pre Load
  - Pitman Gear Mesh Adjustment
  - Pitman Shaft Seal Replacement
- STEERING COUPLING AND INTERMEDIATE SHAFT
- POT JOINT COUPLING
- MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Steering Gear Overhaul
  - Ball Nut Disassembly
  - Steering Column Removal
- STEERING LINKAGE
- STEERING IDLER ARM
- ENERGY ABSORBING STEERING COLUMNS
- IGNITION SWITCH
- POWER STEERING
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
- POWER STEERING PUMP REMOVAL
- POWER STEERING PUMP INSTALLATION
- SETTING POWER STEERING GEAR PRELOADS
REAR AXLE
- BANJO
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- PERIODIC SERVICE
- MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Pinion Oil Seal- To replace
  - Rear Axle Shaft Bearing - and / or Seal
  - Oil Seal and/or Bearing Replacement
  - Rear Axle Shaft Hub Bolts -To Replace
  - Rear Universal Joint Flange, Washer or Nut Replacement (Using Old Seal)
  - Rear Universal Joint Flange, Washer or Nut Replacement (Using New Oil Seal)
- SALISBURY
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- PERIODIC SERVICE
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Rear Axle Shaft Bearing and/or Seal
  - Rear Universal Joint Flange or Nut
- LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- OPERATION
- SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Removal Differential
- TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATIONS
- SPECIAL TOOLS
TRANSMISSIONS
- 3 SPEED ALL-SYNCHROMESH
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Gearshift Linkage
    - Gearshift Control Rod Adjustment
    - Gearshift Linkage Overhaul
    - Transmission Side Cover Assembly
    - Transmission Rear Extension Oil Seal- Replacement (Extension Installed)
    - Transmission Rear Extension
    - Speedometer Gears
- FOUR SPEED ALL SYNCHROMESH
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Gearshift Linkage Adjustment
    - Gearshift Control Lever Assembly
    - Transmission Side Cover Assembly
    - Transmission Rear Extension
    - Reverse Shifter Shaft and Seal
    - Transmission Rear Extension Oil Seal
    - Speedometer Gears
    - Speedometer Driven Gear
  - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Removal Transmission
    - Disassembly Transmission
    - Disassembly Mainshaft
    - Cleaning and Inspection
    - Assembly Mainshaft
    - Clutch Gear
    - Counter Gear
    - Assembly Transmission
    - Installation Transmission
- FOUR SPEED MUNCIE
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Gearshift Linkage Adjustment
    - Gearshift Control Lubrication
    - Gearshift Lever-Removal
    - Transmission Side Cover
    - Speedometer Driven Gear and Oil Seal
    - Extension Oil Seal
  - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Transmission - Removal
    - Disassembly - Transmission
    - Cleaning & Inspection
    - Repairs
    - Assembly Transmission
    - Transmission - Installation
  - SPECIFICATIONS
- TRIMATIC AUTOMATIC
  - INTRODUCTION
  - MAINTENANCE
  - SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
    - Neutral Start & Back up Switch Adjustment
    - Manual Control Linkage Adjustment
    - Detent Actuating Switch Adjustment
- TURBO HYDRA-MATIC "400" AUTOMATIC
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - PLANETARY GEAR TRAIN
  - RANGE SELECTION
  - RANGE SELECTION
  - SERVICE ADJUSTMENTS
    - Neutral Start and Back Up Switch Adjustments
    - Detent Actuating Switch Adjustment
    - Manual Control Linkage Adjustment
PROPELLER SHAFT AND UNIVERSAL JOINTS
- GENERAL DESCRIPTION
- SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Propeller Shaft
  - Universal Joints
  - Checking Oil Leak at Front Yoke
ENGINE ASSEMBLIES
- L6 ENGINES
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Hydraulic Valve Lifters
    - Checking Valve Timing
    - Valve Stem Oil Seal and/or Valve Spring Replacement
    - Cylinder Head and Valve Mechanism
    - Oil Pump
    - Timing Gear Cover Oil Seal
    - Camshaft
    - Rear Main Bearing Oil Seal
    - Engine Mountings
    - Rear Mounting
    - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Engine removal
    - Cylinder Conditioning
    - Cylinder Boring
    - Cylinder Honing and Piston Fitting
    - Piston Pin Fit
    - Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly
    - Piston and Connecting Rod Alignment
    - Piston Ring Fitting
    - Camshaft, Camshaft Bearings and Timing Gear
    - Crankshaft, Crankshaft Bearngs and Timing Gear
    - Flywheel and Ring Gear
    - Cylinder Head and Valve Gear
    - Oil Pump - Assembly
    - Oil Pump - Assembly
    - Engine Installation
  - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
  - SPECIFICATIONS
- V8 253 and 308 ENGINES
  - DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Intake Manifold
    - Exhaust Manifold
    - Rocker Arm Covers
    - Checking Valve Timing
    - Rocker Arms
    - Valve Spring and /or Oil Seal Replacement
    - Cylinder Head and Valve Mechanism
    - Cylinder Heads
    - Valve Guide Bore
    - Valve Seats
    - Valves
    - Lapping Valves to Seats
    - Measuring Valve Stem Height After Valve and Seat Reconditioning
    - Hydraulic Valve Lifters
    - Torsional Damper
    - Oil Seal Front Cover
    - Oil Pump
    - Engine and Transmission Mountings
  - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Oil Seal - Rear Main
    - Crankcase Front Cover
    - Oil Seal (Front Cover)
    - Timing Chain and/or Sprockets
    - Camshaft
    - Flywheel or Converter Drive Plate and Ring Gear
    - Cylinder Head and Valve Gear
    - Main Bearings
    - Connecting Rod Bearings
    - Connecting Rod and Piston Assemblies
    - Piston Pins
    - Assembly of Connecting Rods to Pistons
    - Piston and Connecting Rod Assembly Alignment
    - Pistons
    - Piston Rings
    - Crankshaft
  - SPECIAL TOOLS - 253 AND 308 ENGINES
  - SPECIFICATIONS
- V8 350 ENGINE
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Intake Manifold
    - Exhaust Manifold
    - Rocker Arm Cover
    - Valve Mechanism
    - Valve Lifters
    - Valve Stem Oil Seal and/or Valve Spring
    - Cylinder Head Assembly
    - Oil Pan
    - Oil Pump
    - Oil Seal (Rear Main)
    - Torsional Damper
    - Crankcase Front Cover
    - Timing Chain and/or Sprockets
    - Camshaft
    - Converter Drive Plate
    - Power Plant Mountings
  - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Cylinder Head Assemblies
    - Valve Lifters-Hydraulic
    - Oil Pump
    - Main Bearings
    - Connecting Rod Bearings
    - Connecting Rod and Piston Assemblies
    - Piston Rings
    - Crankshaft
    - Camshaft
    - Oil Filter Bypass Valve Inspection and Replacement
  - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
  - SPECIFICATIONS
CLUTCH
- General Description
- MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Clutch Control Adjustments
  - Clutch Linkage
  - Clutch Pedal
- MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
  - Clutch Removal
  - Clutch Installation
FUEL SYSTEM
- 6 ENGINES
  - CARBURETTOR
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Testing - Fuel Pump
    - Periodic Service Check
  - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Carburettor
    - Air Cleaner and Intake Silencer
    - Fuel Pump
  - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
- 253 V8 ENGINE
  - BENDIX STROMBERG WW CARBURETIOR
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - OPERATION
    - Float System
    - Idle System
    - Power System
    - Accelerating System
    - Automatic Choke
    - Operation of Stromberg Choke System
    - Wide Open Throttle Kick Device
  - MAJOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Carburettor
    - Fuel Pump
  - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
- 308, 350 V8 ENGINES
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Preliminary Checks
    - Idle Speed and Mixture Adjustment
    - Fuel Filter Maintenance
  - FUEL PUMP 253 AND JOB V8 ENGINES
  - FUEL PUMP 350 V8 ENGINE
  - COOLING SYSTEM
  - GENERAL DESCRIPTION
  - MINOR SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Thermostat
    - Radiator Pressure Cap
    - Water Pump
    - Cooling System Inhibitor
    - Draining and Flushing
FUEL TANK AND EXHAUST SYSTEM
- FUEL TANK
  - General Description
  - Fuel Tank Removal & installation
  - Fuel Tank Gauge and Outlet Pipe Assembly
- EXHAUST SYSTEM
GENERATING SYSTEM
- BOSCH GENERATING SYSTEM
- LUCAS GENERATING SYSTEM
STARTING SYSTEM
- STARTING SYSTEM (Lucas and Bosch)
- PERIODIC INSPECTION OF STARTER MOTOR (Lucas and Bosch)
- SOLENOID SWITCH TESTS- ON BENCH (Lucas and Bosch)
- STARTER MOTOR TESTS- ON BENCH (Lucas and Bosch)
IGNITION SYSTEM
- L6 and 253 & 308 cu. in. V8 ENGINES
  - PERIODIC INSPECTION OF IGNITION SYSTEM
  - DISTRIBUTOR CONTACT POINT ADJUSTMENT
  - IGNITION TIMING
  - SPARK PLUG CLEANING AND ADJUSTMENT
  - IGNITION COIL TESTS
  - DISTRIBUTOR CONDENSER TESTS
  - DISTRIBUTOR OVERHAUL
  - DIAGNOSIS GUIDE
- 350 cu. in. V8 ENGINE
  - DESCRIPTION
  - PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
  - SERVICE OPERATIONS
    - Distributor Contact Points
    - Setting Dwell Angle
    - Distributor
    - Coil Replacement
    - Spark Plugs
LIGHTING SYSTEM
- DESCRIPTION
- LIGHT SWITCH
- HEAD LAMPS
- LICENCE PLATE LAMP
- INTERIOR LIGHTS
- PARKING LAMPS
- TURN SIGNALS
- COMBINED TAIL AND STOP LAMP
INSTRUMENTS AND GAUGES
- INSTRUMENT CLUSTERS
- BULB REPLACEMENT
- FUSES
- SPEEDOMETER CABLE
- WIRING HARNESS
WIRING DIAGRAMS
- Engine Compartment Wiring
- Instrument Panel Wiring (Belmont, Kingswood, Monaro)
- Instrument Panel Wiring (Monaro GTS and Instrument Option U21)
- Instrument Panel Wiring (Statesman de Ville)
- Instrument Cluster Wiring (Instrument Options U16 and UD1)
EMISSION CONTROLS
- EVAPORATIVE EMISSION CONTROL
- SERVICING THE SYSTEM
- CANISTER PURGE VALVE
- CARBURETOR
OPTIONAL SLIDING SUN ROOF
OPTIONAL AIR CONDITIONING
TORQUE WRENCH SPECIFICATIONS

Please Note: This shop manual covers all Holden models from HQ (1971) - HZ (1979)

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Holden HX History

Holden HX Statesman 1976-1977

The HX Statesman was released in July 1977. It had very minor changes from the previous HJ model. The only changes were a new, finely spaced horizontal bar grille design and the engine was re-tuned to meet the new emission regulation in Australia.

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