1919 Cadillac - GM Heritage Center
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58 GEN'ERAL CARE<br />
Replacing Front Wheel and Adjusting Bearings<br />
In replacing the wheel, adjust the nut "C" very carefully. (See under<br />
"Caution in Adjusting Wheel Bearings," page 59.) Replace wa'sher "B." being<br />
sure that one of the holes in the washer fits over the stud "D." Replace the lock<br />
nut "A" and tighten carefully.<br />
GENERAL CARE 59<br />
In putting the wheel on again, set the adjusting nut l- F" very carefully. (See<br />
under "Caution in Adjusting Wheel Bearings.".) Place the washer "E" in position,<br />
and tighten the lock nut "D."<br />
CAUTION IN ADJUSTING WHEEL BEARINGS<br />
When adjusting the wheel hearings, with which the wheels are equipped, great<br />
care must be exercised not to get them tight. These bearings will revolve even<br />
when adjusted very tightly, but that condition is sure to prove disastrous. They<br />
should be adjusted so that a very slight amount of plav or looseness mav be<br />
discerned.<br />
If. after a bearing has been adjusted to a point that is apparently correct, the<br />
locking device cannot be placed in position without changing the adjustment, it is<br />
far better to loosen the adjustment until it can be secured with the locking device<br />
than tearing adjustment.<br />
General<br />
Description<br />
REAR AXLE<br />
The rear axle is of the full floating type. The wheels rotate on the axle<br />
housing. The axle shafts do not carry the weight of the car, but simply transmit<br />
power from the differential to rotate the wheel;.<br />
fig. //. front Wheel Bearings and Adjusting Xitls.<br />
The thread on the right hand spindle is a right hand thread; the thread on<br />
the left hand spindle is a left hand thread. Therefore, in tightening the adjusting<br />
and lock nuts. "C" and "A." they should be turned in the same direction in which<br />
the wheels turn when the car moves forward.<br />
It is Itcttcr to adjust the wheel bearings a little too loose than tight. If. after<br />
the adjustment is apparently correct, a hole in the washer "B"' is not directly over<br />
the stud "D." it is best to loosen the adjustment rather than to tighten it.<br />
Removing Rear Wheel<br />
Remove the lubricator "A," Fig. 42.<br />
Remove the hub cap "B" by unscrewing<br />
it.<br />
Remove the spring locking ring "K."<br />
Withdraw the axle shaft "C."<br />
Jack up the axle so that the wheel will<br />
clear the floor.<br />
Remove the lock nut "D," the washer<br />
"E" and the adjusting nut "F."<br />
The wheel can then be taken off.<br />
Replacing Rear Wheel and<br />
Bearings<br />
Adjusting<br />
Before putting the wheel on again, see<br />
that the bearings "G" and "H" are clean<br />
and filled with light grease which is free fi„. .,,?. Sectional fiew of Rear<br />
trom dirt and gnt. Hub, Showing Bearings.<br />
General<br />
Description<br />
BRAKES<br />
There are two pairs of brakes. The regular service brakes, which are operated<br />
by the right pedal, contract upon the outside of the drums. The hand brakes,<br />
operated by a hand lever, expand within the drums.<br />
Connections from the right pedal and hand lever are made through equalizing<br />
bars so that each drum will be gripped with practically the same pressure. While<br />
these equalizing bars compensate for a certain amount of inequality in the tension.<br />
it is desirable to adjust the brakes as nearly alike as possible.<br />
The brake band linings can be renewed when necessary.<br />
When the brake band linings are wet and muddy they are less effective than<br />
at other times. Hence more care must be exercised in driving at such times.<br />
The brakes and all parts relating thereto should be examined and tested occasionally<br />
to be sure that they are in serviceable condition.<br />
The joints and all working parts should be oiled occasionally to avoid any<br />
possibility of the parts rusting and slicking together. The internal brake joints<br />
are accessible after removing the small covers '"F." Fig. 4:s. from the brake drums.<br />
Care should' be taken not to apply too much oil to the internal brake joints, as it<br />
may get on the brake band linings and impair the efficiency of the brakes.<br />
Adjustment of Foot Brakes<br />
Brake adjustment should not be attempted by one unfamiliar with work of thi><br />
kind. It is recommended that the car be taken to a <strong>Cadillac</strong> distributor or dealer.<br />
Provision is made in each brake for its adjustment. Do not attempt to adjust<br />
the brakes by the pull rods. The brakes cannot be properly adjusted in this<br />
manner. To adjust each foot brake, proceed as follows:<br />
Remove the cotter pin in the adjusting screw "A." Fig. 4ri, and turn the<br />
screw "A" until that part of the brake band lining opposite the screw just clear?<br />
the drum. Adjust the two nuts "B" on the yoke bolt so that the lower part of<br />
the brake band lining just clears the drum.
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