MG Magnette KA Instruction Manual page 18

lllustration N o .
I I
is a close-up view o f the rear end o f t h e chassis, showing
particularly one side o f t h e rear axle.
It
w i l l be noticed that there is a rubber-
lined rebound clip which limits t h e travel o f the rear axle upwards when passing
over very bad roads, and there is a rubber buffer on t h e frame as well t o cushion
any shock i n t h e opposite direction. I t w i l l be seen that the shock absorbers are
mounted on a stabilising cross member, the tension o f t h e shock absorbers being
obtained by tightening t h e central n u t in a clockwise direction.
The brake cable passes t o t h e anchorage underneath the axle, and t h e manner
I n which the rear brakes are applied can clearly be seen.
Illustration N o . 12 is a view well w o r t h studying, as it shows that the springs
are attached t o the rear axle and the manner i n which t h e lubrication pipes convey
o i l t o the points o f suspension from t h e central dashboard nipples.
O n previous illustrations the batteries are situated i n f r o n t o f t h e axle. In
some models they are situated behind the axle in t h e manner shown.
Illustration I l.-Close-up
view of the rear axle showing detachable cover-plate.
The shock absorbers are mounted on the cross member and the rebound of the axle
is limited by the clip.
O n later models the greaser is not provided for the rear brake camshaft.
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