Cadillac 60 Series 1963 Shop Manual page 55

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CHASSIS SUSPENSION
DIAGNOSIS CHART (Cont'd.)
CONDITION
Hard riding.
CAUSE
Excessive friction in front sus-
pension.
Tires overinflated.
Shock absorbers.
Springs with incorrect rating
being used.
CORRECTION
Check spherical joint seals for
damage. If necessary, replace
seals and repack joints.
Correct tire pressure
Check and replace if necessary.
Install springs with correct
rating.
CAR WEIGHTS AND STANDING HEIGHTS
Model
60
62
75
Comm'l.
Chassis
Curb Weight*
Front
2550 -
2650 lbs.
2900 -
3000 l b s .
**2850 l b s .
Rear
2400 -
2550 lbs.
2750 -
2850 lbs.
**3200 lbs.
Front Standing Height
7-3/8" - 8-1/4"
7-7/8" - 8-5/8"
5-1/2" - 6-1/4"
Rear Standing Height
5-13/16" - 6-9/16"
6-5/8" - 7-3/8"
4-1/4" - 5"
*Curb Weight is based on estimated weights that include radio, heater, power seat, power windows,
full tank of gas and no passengers. Add 130 lbs. to front for Air Conditioned c a r s .
** Approximate
FRONT COIL SPRING CHART
Series
60 and 62 (Without Air Conditioner). . . .
60 and 62 (With Air Conditioner)
75
Commercial Chassis
HEAVY DUTY
60 and 62
75
Commercial Chassis
Color Daub
Lt. Green
Red
Purple
Gray
Yellow
Purple
Orange
Normal
Load
2400
2500
2900
2800
2650
3100
3300
Rate
Per Inch
295 to 315 lbs.
295 to 315 lbs.
410 to 435 lbs.
575 to 625 lbs.
365 to 385 lbs.
460 to 490 lbs.
575 to 625 lbs.