Holden HQ 1971 - 1974 Service Manual (Volume 2, A Holden Publication, M37016)

Holden HQ 1971 - 1974 Service Manual (Volume 2, A Holden Publication) is the definitive factory-approved technical guide for classic Holden restorers, mechanics, and enthusiasts. Serving as the essential second installment of the official General Motors-Holden workshop series, this original-spec manual delivers the precise engineering schematics and data required to confidently maintain, repair, and overhaul vital mechanical assemblies for HQ series vehicles and their derivatives.

Compiled directly by the General Motors-Holden's Service Department, this volume offers authoritative factory instruction, ensuring your classic Australian icon is maintained to exact period-correct specifications.

Core Factory Coverage Includes:

• Front Suspension: Complete technical breakdowns of wishbones, ball joints, coil springs, shock absorbers, and alignment parameters.

• Rear Suspension: In-depth procedures for leaf and coil spring setups, control arms, and rear axle structural assemblies.

• Brakes & Steering: Step-by-step diagnostic and repair steps for the complete braking system (front discs/drums) and manual or power steering gearboxes and linkages.

• Wheels & Tyres: Original factory specifications for wheel rim configurations, tire pressures, and tracking data.

Target Vehicle Applications:

This manual provides critical specifications applicable to all body styles and trim levels across the Holden HQ lineup, including:

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

• Premier: Luxury Sedans and Station Sedans.

• Monaro: Base Coupe, GTS Coupe, GTS 4-Door Sedan, and high-performance GTS 350 models.

• Statesman: Custom and de Ville long-wheelbase luxury models.

• Commercials: One Tonner Cab Chassis configurations.

Key Features:

• Authentic Factory Resource: Features the exact line drawings, exploded diagrams, and official technical illustrations used by GMH dealership technicians in the 1970s.

• Comprehensive Specifications: Includes original torque values, clearance tolerances, and factory troubleshooting charts missing from basic aftermarket guides.

• Restoration Blueprint: An indispensable component of the multi-volume workshop set, necessary for conducting authentic, high-quality mechanical restorations.