1948-51 Chevy Truck Shop Manual


SECTION 3 FRONT SUSPENSION CONTENTS OF THIS SECTION
			Page
		Front Axle Assembly	3-1
		Front Springs	3-13
		Troubles and Remedies	3-14
		Special Tools	3-15
		Front Axle Specifications	3-16
		Front Spring Specifications	3-16
		Torque Specifications	3-16
		Service News Reference	3-16


INDEX

		Page			Page
	General Description	3-2		Front Wheel Bearings - Adjust	3-7
	Minor Service Operations	3-3		Major Service Operations	3-8
	Tie Rod	3-3		Front Axle Assembly	3-8
	Removal and Installation	3-4		Removal	3-8
	Steering Connecting Rod	3-4		Disassembly	3-8
	Steering Knuckle Adjustment	3-5		Inspection	3-8
	Stabilizer - 1/2 Ton	3-5		Repairs	3-8
	Stabilizer - Forward Control	3-6		Kingpin Bushings - Replace	3-8
	Maintenance	3-6		Oversize Kingpins	3-9
	Hubs and Drums	3-6		Straightening Front Axle "I" Beam	3-9
	Removal	3-6		Assembly	3-9
	Inspection	3-6		Installation	3-10
	Repairs	3-6		Front End Alignment	3-10
	Bearing Races - Replacement	3-6		Description	3-10
	Brake Drum - Replacement	3-6		Service Operations	3-12
	Installation	3-7		Correcting Front End Alignment	3-12