TRANSMISSION
STEERING
AND
SUSPENSION
Ensure
that
the car is standing on a level surface when checking the oil levels.
Do not drain the gearbox or the
rear
axle
during the 1,000 Mile
Free
Service.
Gearbox
The gearbox combined oil filler
and
level plug is located on the right-hand side
Fig. 1 of the gearbox. Clean
around
the filler plug before removing it.
The oil level should be maintained at the
bottom
of the filler plug
aperture
threads.
Rear
axle
A combined oil filler
and
level plug is located on the
rear
of the axle. The oil
Fig. 2 level should be maintained at the
bottom
of the plug aperture. After topping-up
the oil level, allow sufficient time for any surplus oil, which may have been
added
accidentally, to
run
out
of the
aperture
before replacing the plug.
Propeller
A nipple (1) is provided at the front end of the propeller shaft for lubricating the
shaft
sliding yoke. To lubricate, give three or four strokes of a gun filled with a
Fig. 3 recommended grease.
Fig. 1
LUBRICATION
Swivel
axle
Two
lubricating nipples (1)
and
(2) are provided in each swivel pin. To lubricate,
pins
charge the nipples with one of the recommended greases. To ensure full penetra-
Fig. 1 tion of the lubricant, this operation is best carried
out
with the
car
partly
jacked
up.
Front
A lubricating nipple (3) is provided on each of the
outer
fulcrum pins. To lubri-
suspension
cate, charge the nipples with one of the recommended greases.
outer
fulcrum
pins
Fig. 1
STEERING
Inspect the gaiters or bellows of the steering
rack
for leakage of lubricant and
RACK
deterioration.
If
leakage
of
lubricant is evident, consult
your
authorized Austin
MG
Dealer.
FRONTWHEEL
Incorrect wheel alignment can cause excessive and uneven tyre wear. The front
ALIGNMENT
wheels
must
be set so that the distance
~
A
'
is (Ir in to
j
~
in (toe in) less than the
Fig. 2 distance
'B'.
Wheel alignment require, the use of a pecial gauge and this
work
should
be
entrusted
to
your
auth
orized Au tin M G Dea ler.
Fig. 2
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