1948-1952 Shop Service Manual - - Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club

12 - 14 FRONT SUSPENSION
3. Wheels or tires out of true.
4. Steering spindle bearings worn.
5. Suspension arms bent or twisted.
6. Unequal caster.
7. Turning corner at high speeds and erratic driving.
REMEDY:
1. Inflate tires.
2. Adjust tie rods to give proper toe-in and toe-out.
3. Check tire and wheel statically and dynamically.
4. Replace spindle pins and bushings as necessary.
5. Replace suspension arms if these are bent or twisted. Do
not attempt to straighten. Refer to Figure 19 for specifications.
6. Adjust caster and camber. Pefer to specification page.
CUPPED TIRES
NOTE: Normal cupping of tires can be expected -- tires
should be frequently interchanged on the car.
CAUSE:
1. Tires incorrectly inflated.
2. Dragging brakes.
3. Wheels, tires, or brake drums out of balance.
4. Steering spindle bearings or wheel bearings worn or out
of adjustment.
5. Steering spindle, spindle support, or tie rods bent.
CAUSE:
CAR WANDER
1. Low or unequal tire pressure.
2. Steering gear or connections loose or worn.
3. Steering gear or connections not properly lubricated or
adjusted too tight.
4. Steering spindle bearings worn.
5. Wheels toe-in too much or toe-out in straight ahead position.
6. Improper caster.
7. Steering spindle or spindle pivot pin bent.
8. Rear axle shifted.
9. Front stabilizer not centralized.
10. Steering gear not on high point.
11. Tread better on rear tires than on the front.
CAUSE:
FRONT WHEEL SHIMMY OR
ROAD SHOCK
1. Low or unequal tire pressure.
2. Steering connections worn or incorrectly adjusted.
3. Wheels, tires, or brake drums out of balance.
4. Incorrect or unequal caster.
5. Shock absorbers not operating properly.
6. Steering spindle or tie rods bent.
7. Lack of lubrication.
8. Eccentric or bulged tires.
9. Front stabilizer not equalized.
CAUSE :
WHEEL TRAMP
1. Wheels, tires, and brake drums may be out of balance.