Vauxhall Cresta PC 1965–1972 Suspension, Steering and Brakes Manual | PDF Download

Restore correct handling, steering response and braking performance with this original Vauxhall service training manual TS782. It provides illustrated repair procedures, removal and installation instructions, adjustments, fault diagnosis and technical specifications for the suspension, steering and braking systems fitted to the PC series.

Models Covered

• Vauxhall Cresta PC — 1965–1972

• Vauxhall Cresta De-Luxe PC — 1965–1972

• Vauxhall Viscount PC — 1966–1972 (supplementary information included)

What's Included in This Manual

Front Suspension

• Front suspension inspection and fault diagnosis

• Front ride height checks and steering geometry

• Front hubs, wheel bearings and bearing adjustments

• Front stabilizer bar and shock absorbers

• Front coil springs, steering arms and steering knuckles

• Upper and lower suspension arms, fulcrum shafts and ball joints

• Front axle removal and installation

Rear Suspension

• Rear suspension servicing and repairs

• Rear springs, shock absorbers and suspension components

• Inspection, removal and installation procedures

Steering System

• Steering gear removal, dismantling and reassembly

• Steering column and steering shaft components

• Steering linkage, joints and adjustments

• Steering geometry and front wheel alignment

• Steering fault diagnosis

Power Steering

• Power steering pump and hydraulic system

• Control valve dismantling and adjustment

• Power steering booster cylinder

• Hydraulic hoses, seals and fluid servicing

• Power steering pressure testing and fault diagnosis

Wheels and Tyres

• Wheel and tyre specifications

• Tyre pressures and inspection

• Front wheel alignment procedures

• Front hub bearing lubrication and adjustment

Braking System

• Front disc brake servicing

• Brake caliper and brake disc repairs

• Rear brake components and adjustments

• Brake master cylinder dismantling and overhaul

• Brake pipes, flexible hoses and hydraulic connections

• Brake bleeding and hydraulic system servicing

• Brake vacuum servo inspection and repairs

• Parking brake cable adjustment

• Tandem master cylinder service information

• Viscount brake inertia valve information

Technical Information

• Factory service specifications and adjustments

• Recommended lubricants

• Component illustrations and repair diagrams

• Special service tools

• Supplementary service instructions and design updates