Front Spring D A T A Chart - Cadillac 1937 LaSalle VVI Information

F R O N T W H E E L S U S P E N S I O N
Diagnosis Chart—(Cont'd)
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Effect
Car Wanders
Road Shocks
C a u s e
Low or uneven tire pressure.
Steering gear or connections adjusted too
loose or worn.
Steering gear or connections adjusted too
tight.
Steering knuckle bearings worn.
Wheels toe-out in straight ahead position
Insufficient or uneven caster.
Steering knuckle bent.
Rear axle shifted. (Spring clip bolts loose
or center bolt sheared).
Better tread on rear tires than on front
ones.
H i g h air pressure.
Steering gear or connections incorrectly
adjusted.
Excessive caster.
Shock absorbers incorrectly or unevenly
adjusted, improperly lubricated or
inoperative.
Front springs weak or sagged.
Wrong type or size of tires used.
Steering knuckle bent.
R e m e d y
Inflate tires to proper pressure.
Adjust or install new parts as necessary.
Test steering system for binding with front wheels off floor.
Adjust as necessary and lubricate.
Install new bearings.
Adjust tie rods to make front wheels toe-in proper amount.
Check caster and adjust as necessary.
Replace with new knuckle.
Check spring clips for looseness. Also measure from rear
spring bolt to housing. This distance should be uniform
on both sides of car.
Change tires putting ones with best tread on front.
Deflate tires to proper pressure.
Adjusted steering gear and connections.
Check caster and adjust or replace parts as necessary.
Check adjustment and correct as necessary. Also make
sure they are filled with fluid.
Check overall length of springs. Replace weak or sagged
springs with new ones, of correct type.
Install new tires of correct type and size.
Replace with new knuckle.
Front Spring Data Chart
Series B o d y M o d e l
W h e e l
E q u i p m e n t
S p r i n g N o . P a r t N o .
F r e e
L e n g t h
C o l o r
M a r k i n g
R e m a r k s
37-50 All Passenger Cars
Commercial Chassis
5 wheel
6 wheel
1422058
1297819
1420986
1422058
1297819
1420986
1 4 ½ "
1 4 ½ "
15"
Yellow
Red
Yellow
- 37-60 All Passenger Cars
Commercial Chassis
5 wheel
6 wheel
1422058
1297819
1420986
1422058
1297819
1420986
1 4 ½ "
1 4 ½ "
15"
Yellow
Red
Yellow
37-65
All Passenger Cars 5 wheel
6 wheel
1420986
1413788
1420986
1413788
15"
15"
Yellow
Brown
2 Daubs center coils
37-70 All Passenger Cars
5 wheel
6 wheel
1420986
1413788
1420986
1413788
15"
15"
Yellow
Brown
2 Daubs center coils
37-75
All" Passenger Cars
Commercial Chassis
Special Bus J o b
5 wheel
6 wheel
1413789
1413790
1413791
1420237
1413789
1413790
1413791
1420237
1 4 ¾ "
1 4 ¾ "
15"
15"
White
Red
Yellow
Yellow
2 Daubs center coils
2 Daubs center coils
2 Daubs center coils
2 Daubs center coils
37-85 All Passenger Cars
5 wheel
6 wheel
1413790
1413791
1413790
1413791
1 4 ¾ "
15"
Red
Yellow
2 Daubs center coils
2 Daubs center coils
37-90
A l l Passenger Cars
5 wheel
6 wheel
1404503
1404504
1404503
1404504
1 5 ½ "
1 5 ¾ "
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