Steering Gear..
To obtain easy steering it is im-
portant to give regular attention as
regards lubrication. The oil plug
is on the top of the steering box and
if a charge of E. P. lubricant is
given once a month it is sufficient to
lubricate the bearings of the worm and
sector and also lubricate the worm.
If too much is injected at this
point. it will get up the column and
exude round the steering wheel. The
bearing at the top of the column, just
under the steering wheel, can be
given a little oil from the oil-can.
Nipples on each swivel axle, at
each end of the steering side tube and
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tube, should be given a charge of grease once a week.
It is advisable to jack up the front axle for this job.
Rear Axle. ,
For the rear axle, attention every 1,000 miles should be sufficient.
A special oil is used and is injected into the axle casing from the nearside,
using the special adapter. First remove the plug, then place the end of
tbe adapter into the oiling hole. and grasping the barrel of the grease gun,
push. The plug also serves as an oil level indicator.
Therefore do not replace the plug at once, but give time for the
superfluous oil to run out, if too much lubricant has been injected. Thi.
i. most important, because if the back axle is overfilled the lubricant
may leak through on to the brakes and render them ineffective.
Drain the rear axle every 6,000 miles. and replenish to the correct level.
It is most important to use only the correct grade of rear axle lubricant,
Different brands of extreme pressure oils will not mix and it is essential
to use the same brand when "topping up." If the same brand is not
available the axle should be emptied and refilled.
Torque Tube.
There is a raised casing in the centre of the floor. Behind the front
seats, on this casing, is a detachable panel, which is removed to give accessto
the greasing point on the front end of the torque tube, which requires
grease monthly. The hole is plugged with a short bolt, which must first
be removed with a spanner (actually the wheel-brace will remove the bolt
very effectively). Use the' grease gun adapter.
Propeller Shaft.
The front, splined end of the propellershaft is lubricated through a
Oeinthe floortunnel on the near sideand just behind the gearbox.
A small leather flap covers the hole. Grease should be applied
through the greasenipple monthly. It maybe necessaryto movethe car
in order to turn the shaftand exposethe nipple.
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Brake Gear.
All joints, etc., should be oiled once, a week, including a hole
on the brake pedal shaft below the steering box. Use a brush dipped in
oil to lubricate the cross shaft bearings.
The front wheel brake cam spindle is lubricated from the swivel pin.
Front Axle.
The swivel pins are lubricated with the grease gun and should receive
attention once a week.
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Radius Rod Anchorage.
Oil should be applied occasionally to the cups and ball flange fanning
the radius rod anchorage on the front cross member, just 'below the rear
of the gearbox.
Fan.
The fan bearing requires a charge of grease once a month through the
nipple on the fan bracket.
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Road Springs.
The rear ends of the rear road springs where they are attached to the
axle are provided with greasing nipples. and should be given a charge
once a week if the car is continually used. To ensure the best results it is
essential that the road springs should
be Jubricated. A penetrating oil
should be used. It can be sprayed
from the container or applied with a
brush. If the rear wheels are re-
moved the springs are fully accessible.
The front spring should be
similarly lubricated, and the shackles
greased at the four nipples provided.
The Hu~s.
Both front and rear hubs require
occasional greasing
Remove the rood wheel. Turn the
hub :mtil the plug "X" is at the top.
Screw out the plug, apply the
adapter of the grease gun and inject
about a quarter of a gun full.
It IS important that the hubs
are not given too much grease other-
wise it will penetrate to the brakes
to render them ineffective.
Oncea month, orevery 2,OOOmiles
is often enough for this attention.
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