movement at the chassis end. This
blade should slide inwards and
outwards only. Any sideways or radial
movement should be reduced to a
minimum by adjusting the shims.
These shims are locked in place by
the two bolts which secure the flat
steel clamps to the chassis. It may also
be necessary to renew the damper
blades if worn edges are apparent.
These blades should be greased
regularly. Your dealer will test for this
at each service and replace the blades
when worn. In bad weather conditions
the damper blades should be
examined between services.
Warning: The importance of frequent
lubrication to the sliding axles cannot
be too highly stressed as comfort is to
a large extent dependent on the free
working of these parts, and neglect
will result in tightness which not only
makes the springing harsh, but results
in excessive wear, necessitating
renewal before it should be necessary.
Excessive lubrication may contaminate
the brake surfaces.
Great care should be taken to
ascertain the required level of use for
the lubrication system. This will vary
according to the level of use of the
vehicle and the conditions. If you are
concerned at the amount of oil
around the base of the suspension,
consult your dealer about an increase
in the interval between operations.
Steering
At every service the steering joints,
stub axles and steering rack must be
examined. The level of oil in the
steering rack should be checked and
topped up as necessary. Any excessive
loss of oil should be reported to your
dealer. Your dealer will adjust the
steering rack if this proves necessary
after long periods of use.
The track rods should be checked for
tightness and the ball joint rubber for
damage. Where necessary the ball
joints should be greased.
The stub axles should be greased to
allow free movement. Do not
overgrease as this may contaminate
the brakes. Any excess should be
removed.
The universal shaft joints should be
examined and if worn the shaft
replaced.
The pinch bolts should be checked for
tightness.
The wheel alignment should be
checked at every service and after any
work on the front suspension. This
should be done with the correct
equipment and is best carried out by
your dealer.
Shock Absorbers
At every service the shock absorbers
should be examined for oil leaks and
for operation. The mountings should
also be checked for tightness. If found
faulty the shock absorbers should be
replaced in pairs as the performance
of a new one will be different to the
original and may affect the handling.
Suspension
Front:
At every service and periodically
between, the tightness of all
suspension fittings should be checked.
The front suspension bushes should
be checked for wear and wheel
bearings for adjustment.
Warning: Front wheel bearings must
not be overtightened. They should be
tightened until the nut is just tight and
then turned back to the first available
split pin hole. This is best carried out
by your dealer.
Rear:
As with the front, at every service all
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