Ford Manual
The front wheels are placed at an angle---that is to say, the distance between the tops of the front wheels
is about three inches greater than between the bottoms. This is to give perfect steering qualities and to
save wear on the tires when turning corners. The front wheels should also "toe-in" at the front---but not
more than a quarter of an inch. All wheels should always be kept in proper alignment, otherwise steering
will be difficult and tire wear greatly increased. Adjustment can be made by turning the yoke at the left
end of the spindle connecting rod, to draw the wheels into a parallel position.
What about installing Roller Bearing Cups?
Answer No. 92
Whenever it is necessary to install roller bearing cups, the work should be done by a Dealer who has the
necessary equipment for this work. In order to avoid excessive wear of the bearings it is essential that the
cups be fitted absolutely true and this is practically impossible without the use of special equipment.
How are the Roller Bearings installed?
Answer No. 93
First, pack the hub full of clean good quality cup grease. Take the inner cone with its rollers and pack it
with grease, filling all of the space around and between the rollers. Then place the inner cone in the
larger cup. Next, drive the dust ring with felt washer into the inner end of the hub so that it is flush with
the end of the hub.
Place the wheel carrying the inner bearings with dust ring on the spindle. The inner cone is a one-
thousandth fit, or, in other words, a slip fit on the spindle. (See Cut No. 14.) It is never necessary to force
the cone onto the spindle ns the cups are forced into the hub. Pack the outer or threaded cone and rollers
with cup grease, filling all the space between the rollers, as was done with the inner cone. The cones are
made up in right and left-hand threads to correspond to the threads on the spindles. Care should be taken
that a right-hand threaded cone is not forced onto a left-hand threaded spindle. The right-hand thread is
on the left hand side of the car, while the left-hand thread is on the right-hand side of the car. Place the
cone on the spindle, running it up tight enough so that the wheel seems to bind; give the wheel a few
turns to be sure that all the working parts are in perfect contact; then back off the cone 1/4 to 1/2 a turn
which will be sufficient to allow the wheel to revolve freely without end play. To determine if there is
end play, grasp the spokes and shake the wheel. Do not mistake loose spindle bushings for loose
bearings. Insert a cold chisel between axle and spindle to take up any play while testing the bearings.
Next, put on the spindle washer and nut, drawing the nut to a firm bearing. Make sure that the cone has
not been forced out of adjustment. This can be determined by giving the wheel a few turns. Insert the
cotter pin which locks the nut on the spindle, fill the hub cap with grease and screw it in place on the hub.
How often should the Bearings be lubricated?
Answer No. 94
Every three or four months the wheels should be removed, the old grease taken out and the hubs and
bearings thoroughly cleansed with kerosene. Then repack the hub and bearings with clean grease and
readjust the bearings.
What care do the Springs need?
Answer No. 95
The springs should be lubricated frequently with oil or graphite. To do this, pry the leaves apart near the
ends and insert the lubricant between them. Whenever a car is given a general overhauling, the springs
should be disassembled and the leaves polished with emery cloth, afterwards packing them with graphite
when reassembling. Rust can be prevented from accumulating on the springs by painting them when
necessary with a quick drying black paint. You will find that these suggestions if carried out will not
only improve the riding qualities of the car but prolong the life of the parts as well.
Should Spring Clips be kept tight?
Answer No. 96
