Holden HQ 1971 - 1974 Service Manual (5 Volume Set, A Holden Publication)

Holden HQ 1971 - 1974 Service Manual (5 Volume Set, A Holden Publication) is the absolute foundation for anyone working on classic 1970s and 1980s full-size Holdens. Because the innovative HQ chassis served as the engineering blueprint for generations of follow-up vehicles, this factory-approved 5-volume resource acts as the core technical manual for restoring, maintaining, and repairing HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, and WB series model variants.

Core Factory Coverage Across 5 Volumes

This comprehensive collection provides granular, original-spec breakdowns for every major system, including:

• Volume 1 - Body & Sheet Metal: Front and rear panels, doors, underbody structural data, stationary glass, and interior seat track setups.

• Volume 2 - Suspension, Brakes & Steering: In-depth front/rear suspension specs, drum and disc brake maintenance, steering linkages, power steering assemblies, and wheel alignment data.

• Volume 3 - Drivetrain & Transmissions: Complete rebuild procedures for Banjo and Salisbury rear axles (including LSD), 3-speed/4-speed manual gearboxes, Trimatic automatics, and Turbo Hydramatic systems.

• Volume 4 - Engine, Fuel & Lubrication: Detailed overhaul steps, clearances, and factory tuning charts for the 130, 173, and 202 L6 engines, plus the 253, 308, and 350 V8 blocks.

• Volume 5 - Electrical & Wiring Diagrams: Full-color high-resolution wiring schematics, charging systems, instrument clusters, and cabin electronics.

Ultimate Baseline Guide for 'H' & 'WB' Series Models

This workshop manual set delivers essential foundational data for a wide array of configurations across the entire HQ, HJ, HX, HZ, and WB family lines, including:

• Belmont & Kingswood: Sedans, Station Sedans, Coupe Utilities, and Panel Vans

• Premier: Luxury Sedans and Wagon variants

• Monaro: Base Coupe, GTS Coupe, GTS 4-Door Sedan, and high-powered GTS 350 track models

• Statesman: Custom, de Ville, and Caprice long-wheelbase luxury cruisers

• Commercial & Specialty Variants: One Tonner Cab Chassis, Sandman Panel Vans, Sandman Utilities, and the later WB series commercial and utility lines.

Key Features:

• Authentic Factory Reprints: Contains the exact technical specifications and detailed line drawings relied on by GMH dealership mechanics during the golden era of Australian automotive manufacturing.

• Multi-Generational Relevance: Provides the necessary baseline specifications required before utilizing subsequent model-specific service supplements.

• Uncompromising Diagnostic Depth: Includes factory torque tolerances, original engineering clearances, and troubleshooting guides missing from standard aftermarket publications.