Removing And Installing Steering Knuckle S U P P O R T - Cadillac 1937 LaSalle VVI Information

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F R O N T W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N
5. R e m o v e locking p i n from steering k n u c k l e
support. ( F r o m steering knuckle on series 37-90).
Note: O n series 37-50 and 37-60 cars, locking
pin is a tight press fit and should be
driven out from end with flat surface on
side. O n series 37-65, 70, 75, 85 and 90,
locking pin is a threaded bolt.
6. Remove dust caps at upper and lower
knuckle p i n holes, tap out steering knuckle pin,
and disassemble steering knuckle support from
steering knuckle, taking care not to damage
thrust bearings. (See P l a t e 11).
Note: O n series 37-65, 70, 75, and 85 cars, the
needle bearings at top and bottom of
steering knuckle pin should be removed
from the steering knuckle to complete
the disassembly. O n series 37-90 cars
the needle bearings are located in the
steering knuckle support.
Installation should be made in the reverse order
of operations. Proper lubrication of parts when
assembling is most important.
13. Removing and Installing Steering
Knuckle Support and Yoke Assembly
Removal from series 37-50, 60 and 90 cars:
1. Remove steering knuckle as previously
explained.
2. Place j a c k under lower suspension a r m to
support coil spring while disconnecting upper end
of steering knuckle support.
3. Disconnect front stabilizer bar.
4. Loosen clamp screws at upper end of steering
knuckle support. (Series 37-50 a n d 60 cars only.)
5. O n series 37-50 and 60 cars, loosen clamp
screw in upper suspension arm at threaded p i n .
6. O n Series 37-50 and 60 cars, mark the posi-
tion of the threaded p i n so that the correct caster
and camber position can be maintained when
reassembling.
7. O n series 37-50 and 60 cars, remove threaded
bushing at rear end of threaded p i n .
8. O n series 37-50 a n d 60 cars, remove l u b r i -
cation fitting at front end of threaded pin, insert
Allen wrench, and remove threaded p i n from
steering knuckle support and upper suspension
arm.
9. O n series 37-90 cars, remove two retaining
screws holding threaded p i n i n position i n upper
suspension arm and remove p i n from arm.
10. Swing the steering knuckle support out-
ward at top to free from car.
Note: Helical car spring can be removed at
this point, if desired, by lowering jack
under lower suspension arm.
11. O n series 37-50 a n d 60 cars, remove
threaded bushing and threaded p i n from lower
suspension arm, which will release steering knuckle
support as final operation. O n series 37-90 cars,
remove retaining nut that holds the steering
knuckle support yoke to the lower suspension a r m .
Installation—The reverse order of operations
will serve as a guide for reassembly.
W h e n assembling the threaded pins at the upper
and lower ends of the steering knuckle support,
it is important to install the pins as nearly as
possible in their original position because the
eccentric p i n at the top controls the caster a n d
camber adjustment as explained in P l a t e 10.
Removal from series 37-65, 70, 75 a n d 85 cars:
1. R e m o v e steering knuckle, as previously
explained.
2. Place jack under lower suspension arm to
support coil spring while disconnecting upper end
of steering knuckle support.
3. Disconnect stabilizer bar link.
4. Remove the retaining nut which holds the
steering knuckle support yoke to the upper sus-
pension arm.
5. Swing steering knuckle support outward at
top to free from upper suspension arm.
Note: Helical car spring can be removed at this
point, if desired, by lowering jack under
lower suspension arm.
6. R e m o v e retaining n u t that fastens steering
knuckle support yoke to lower suspension arm.
7. R e m o v e steering knuckle support and yoke
assembly.
Plate 12.
Dimensions
Shock Absorber Arms
Dimensions
B
D
37-50, 60
VA
37-65, 70
Series
37-75, 85
37-90
10
H
All Dimensions Given In Inches