Mechanical Information; Front Axle - Dodge B-I-B 1948 Driver Manual

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MECHANICAL
INFORMATION
The continuously successful perform once of any machine is in great
part the result of efficient maintenance. Nowhere is this more true
than in truck performance.
To help truck operators to a full appreciation of the importance
of maintenante and service, the following pages of this manual are
devoted to presenting information on the major parts of your truck.
These are described and illustrated, and
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attempt has been made
to make the description as non-technical as possible.
The whole purpose of the following pages is to give you a better
knowledge of "what makes the wheels go round"-and what is
necessary to keep them going round to your entire satisfaction.
Those who desire more mechanical information can obtain a copy
of the Dodge Truck Shop Manual through an authorized Dodge
dealer at its regular established price.
FRONT AXLE
The front axle I-beam and steering knuckles are forged from high
grade steel. They are of ample size to handle the gross laden weight
recommended for your truck.
The front wheel bearings should be kept in proper adjustment.
See adjustment instructions on page 49.
FRONT AXLE
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