Dodge B-I-B 1948 - Steering System

gin of safety, yet with resiliency to protect a partial or fragile load
and to provide riding comfort for the driver.
Spring bolts and spring shackles on trucks require frequent lubri-
cation because the loads carried by the truck develop high pres-
sures at those points. See lubrication charts, pages 19 and 20.
The U-bolts which hold the springs to the axles should be kept
tight. loose bolts may cause spring leaf or center tie bolt breakage.
Hydraulic double-acting shock absorbers are standard equip-
ment for the front and rear springs of your Dodge truck. They
require little or no attention for many thousands of miles. The
rubber mounting bushings must not be lubricated. If they squeak,
it indicates they are worn or damaged and should be replaced.
Special100ls are required for servicing or refilling the units them-
selves, therefore it is recommended that such service be rendered
by your Dodge dealer, if needed.
STEERING SYSTEM
The steering mechanism of your Dodge truck requires only the ordi-
nary maintenance to insure maximum steering ease and comfort.
Misalignment of the front wheels or the chassis, caused by accident,
should be corrected by your Dodge dealer.
Proper and equal tire inflation is an important factor in steering.
The steering gear, steering connections and king pins must be
lubricated as specified in the lubrication chart, page 19. Steering
gear adjustment is seldom required, but if it should become neces-
sary after considerable mileage, your Dodge dealer is best equipped
to do the job.
TRANSMISSION
The purpose of the transmission is to make the full power of the
engine available at low speeds for starting and pulling the truck
up grades and to allow the truck to be backed up. See illustration
of the transmission on page 46.
Under normal service, the only attention required by the trans-
mission
is the checking of the lubricant level and replacing of the
lubricant according to the lubrication chart on page 21.
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