GENERAL UPKEEP-Tyres
Changing Position of Tyres
It is recommended that front tyres be interchanged with rear tyres at least
every 3,000 miles (5,000
km.).
Diagonal interchanging between left front and
right rear and between right front and left rear provides the most satisfactory
first change, because it reverses the direction of rotation and keeps the wear
of the tyres even and uniform.
FRONT
WHEEL
ALIGNMENT
The alignment of the front wheels is most important in its
eRect on tyre wear
and good steering.
Escessive toe-in will lead to severe tyre wear, particularly
on the
"
kerb side
"
front tyre.
Correct Wheel Alignment. The wheels should Toe-in
9".
When using Michelin
X
tyres set Parallel to Toe-in
#.
To Check and Adjust Wheel Alignment
If
adjusrment is found necessary it should be carried
out equally on the
two outer tie-rods. When adjustment is complete ensure that the ball
joints are in the centre of
"
swing
"
before securely tightening the tie-
rod locking nuts.
THE
JACK
A
screw jack is provided which
is adapted to lift either side of the
car as required.
To fit the jack
in
position shown,
turn
up the carpet and remove
the small cover plate situated
just in front of the seat.
Engage the lower lip of the boss
with the bottom edge of the
square hole, then swing the jack
into a vertical position and lift to
ensure correct engagement, mak-
ing sure that it is right home in its
socket. Apply the handbrake or
chock the wheels which will
remain on the ground before
operating the
jah handle.
If a jack
is
used under the rear
axle case, take care to ensure
that the jack pad does not touch
the rear cover plate when
lifting,
Fig.
12.
Jacking
the
car.
otherwise there is a risk of damage and consequent oil leak.
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