adjustment that is excessively loose
will cause pounding and contribute to
uneven tire wear, steering difficulties
and inefficient brakes.
The bearing
adjustment should be checked at reg-
ular
inspecthn intervals.
Front
hhbs and bearings should be
cleaned, inspected and lubricated
whenever the hubs are removed
or at
General Wheels
And
Tires Service
the mileageltime periods indicated in
the maintenance schedule.
New hub grease seals should be in-
stalled when the hub is removed. An
imperfect seal may permit bearing lu-
bricant to reach the brake linings re-
sulting in faulty brake operation and
necessitating premature cleaning or
replacement of linings.
TIRE INSPECTION
Incorrect wheel alignment can
cause tire wear. Abnormal or exces-
sive tire wear can also be caused by
wheelltire unbalance or incorrect tire
pressure. Typical tire wear patterns
are shown in Fig.
1.
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