FRONT SUSPENSION 3-2
3. Back off nut 1/3 turn and install new cotter pin. If
spindle hole does not line up, back off nut until align
ment is obtained. This adjustment should result in
bearing end play of .001” to .010” .
4. Spin hub to make sure it turns freely. Lock cotter
pin by spreading the end and bending it around
spindle. Install dust cap and wheel and tire assembly.
Lower vehicle.
FRONT END ALIG N M EN T
Correct alignment of the front suspension must be
maintained to insure satisfactory tire life. Check align
ment at regular intervals and particularly after front
suspension has been subjected to extremely heavy service
or severe impact loads.
Before checking and adjusting alignment, such compo
nents as wheel bearings, spring height, tie rods, steering
gear, shock absorbers and tire inflation should be in
spected and corrected where necessary.
Caster and Camber— Figure 2
Positive caster is the amount in degrees of the back
ward tilt of the steering axis. Positive camber is the
amount in degrees that the front wheels are tilted out
ward at the top from a vertical position. Caster and
camber adjustments are made by means of shims located
between the upper control arm shaft and the mounting
bracket attached to the suspension crossmember.
Measure 10-30 Series caster and camber as follows
(refer to Figure 3):
Caster
NOTE:
If the frame angle is down in front, the
angle is said to be positive. Down in rear is
said to be negative.
1. Using a bubble protrator measure frame angle "B ”
at location shown in Figure 3.
2. Check caster angle on alignment machine.
3. Add angle
“ B”
and caster angle (algebraically) to
determine frame corrected angle.
4. Measure dimension
“ A” .
5. Using dimension
“ A”
and the caster-camber chart
(fig. 4) for the appropriate vehicle, shown below, find
the recommended caster angle.
Fig. 1— Front Suspension C - P - K Typical
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