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Specifications and Data (continued).
Wheels.
FIAT - 850 PASSENGER CARS
Roller bearing adjustment. . . . . . . .
Wheel bearing rolling torque, not above
Toe-in (both wheels):
with wheel in vertical position
- with car fully loaded
- with car unloaded
Bearing lubrication . . .
Shock absorbers
Type
. . . .
Working cylinder bore, abt.
Length (between upper end eye center and lower mounting
face) :
retracted
\ abutting begins . . . . . . .
extended
t
maximum actual expansion
(*)
Travel (abutting begins)
I
compression
Setting
rebound . .
Oil capacity
Oil grade
collapsible spacer
.36 ft.lbs (5 kcrn)
0
0
12' ±6'
.157" to .236" (4 to 6 rom)
.000" to .079" (0 to 2 rom)
FlAT MR 3 grease
two
hydraulic, telescopic, double acting
1.063" (27
rom)
9.921" (252 rom)
14.803" (376 rom)
15.197" (386 rom)
4.882" (124 rom)
.059" to .157" (1.5 to
4 rom)
.512" to .669" (13 to 17 rom)
.264 G.B. pts - .317 U.S. pts
(0.15
It -
0.135 kg)
FIAT S.A.1.
(.) Corresponds to the inner buffer being cruEhed Wlder an axial load of 661 Ibs (300 kg).
REAR SUSPENSION TROUBLE DIAGNOSIS AND CORRECTIONS
Sag at One Wheel.
POSSIBLE
CAUSES
1) Incorrect tire pressure.
2) Weak or snapped coil spring.
3) Poor dampening action of shock absorber.
REMEDIES
1) Check tires and inflate to recommended pressure.
2) Check camber of loaded spring and replace spring if it is
out of specifications (page 149) or snapped.
3) Overhaul shock absorber and replace worn parts.
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