Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 53

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CHASSIS SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS CHART
CONDITION
Car pulls to one side.
Scuffed tires.
Cupped tires.
CAUSE
Drag link height not properly
adjusted.
Uneven tire pressure.
Uneven tire wear.
Brakes grabbing.
Uneven caster or camber.
Rear wheels not tracking with
front wheels.
Shock absorbers inoperative.
Wheel bearings adjusted too
tight.
Front springs sagging.
Upper or lower suspension arm
mounting bolts loose.
Steering arm bent.
Frame bent or broken.
Steering gear valve off center.-
Toe-in incorrect.
Excessive speed on turns.
Tires improperly inflated.
Wheels or tires out of round.
S u s p e n s i o n arm b e n t or
twisted.
Excessive tire or wheel runout.
Tires improperly inflated.
Wheels, tires or brake drum
out of balance.
Front shock a b s o r b e r s in-
operative.
Worn upper spherical joints.
Worn lower spherical joints.
Incorrect drag link height.
Wheel bearings incorrectly ad-
justed or worn.
CORRECTION
Adjust drag link height.
I n f l a t e t i r e s to p r o p e r
pressure.
Interchange tires.
Clean and adjust.
Check and adjust caster or
camber as necessary.
Check alignment of rear wheels
with front wheels.
Replace shock absorbers.
Check for binding with front
wheels off floor. Adjust and
lubricate bearings.
Check spring height and re-
place if necessary.
Tighten to specified torque.
Replace with new arm.
Check frame for proper align-
ment or breakage. Repair or
replace as necessary.
Install new valve assembly.
Adjust toe-in to specifications.
Advise driver.
I n f l a t e t i r e s to p r o p e r
pressure.
Check for wheel and tire wob-
ble. See that wheels and tires
are properly mounted. Replace
wheels or tires if necessary.
Replace arm.
Compensate for runout as ex-
plained in Note 4.
I n f l a t e t i r e s to p r o p e r
pressure.
Balance wheels and tires.
Replace shock absorbers.
Replace arm assembly.
Replace joints.
Correct according to specifi-
cations.
Adjust or replace bearings as
necessary.