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FRONT SUSPENSION AND WHEELS
137
WARNING! -
When checking camber angle, read
the value as above, then steer the wheel 1800 and
take a new readingj figure the average of two
readings to obtain the correct value.
Thanks to
this procedure any mistakes due to wheel misalign-
ment are corrected.
Checking Caster.
Still
with
the fixture gauge in perpendicular
position to car centerline. steer the wheel 20° out
and set
(i
0
I)
of
i<
Caster
f)
(movable) scale at gauge
pointer (fig. 236).
Steer the wheel 200 in and read the value of
caster angle on «Caster» scale (fig. 237). Caster
should be gO±lo.
Should camber and caster angles not comply
with
specifications, adjust as outlined earlier in
this chapter.
NOTE·
Check and adjustment of front wheel toe-in
are covered in detail on page 168.
FRONT SWAY ELIMINATOR
Description, Inspection and Repair.
The sway bar has been designed to assure better
car stability, especially on turns.
No particular directions are required for service
of the bar: as a matter of fact the only parts subject
to wear are rubber cushions and bushings which
are situated at the clamping points of the bar to
the spring and body shell.
Check the wear condition of cushions and bush-
ings and replace them by new ones, if necessary.
Also check the bar for absence of distortions,
otherwise renew it.
FRONT WHEELS
The front wheel bearings are secured to the
hub by means of nuts being locked against the
steering knuckle by a single staking.
When servicing the wheel hubs, free the hub
nut using a punch and then undo it.
NOTE .
When reinstalling the wheel hubs, use
care to always replace mounting nuts by new ones.
Fig. 236 • Checking caster (first step).
1.
«
Casler)) scale, set at zero. - 2. Fixture Ap. 5106.
The wheel should be steered 200 out.
Lubrication Directions.
When mounting the roller bearings, lubricate
with FlAT
:MR
3 grease.
BEARINGS
The bearings must not be installed without
lubricant.
Fig. 237 • Checking caster (second step).
1. (( Casler)) angle, - 2. Fixture Ap. 5106.
The wheel should be steered 200 in.
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