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An Index to Service Information for 1957-58 (57th->58th Series) Packards

1957-58 (57th->58th Series) - SUSPENSION & STEERING

SC = Service Counselor
SL = Service Letter
STB = Service Technical Bulletin
SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

SubjectApplicationDocument
Air Conditioning Kits
dealer install - additional kit required for Power Steering
57L-Y8
Belt Adjustment...with Air Conditioning and Power Steering
tensioning procedure - slips/squeals, hydraulic restrictions
57L-Y8
Front End Noise
uneven mounting lower inner shaft at crossmember - use hardened washer
57th
Power Steering Cooler - with Air Conditioning
scored pump, broken or blown-off hoses - new cooler kit
58L-K9
Power Steering Pump, Generator Driven
superseded part - models with air conditioning
58th
Shock Absorber Noise
chuckle - end bushings available, installation
57th-58th
Shock Absorber Noise
rear, see SSB No. 338 - front, cancel SSB No. 338, replacement required
57th-58th
Shock Absorber Noise, Rear
low speed, rattle - new mounting bushing and sleeves
57th
Shock Absorber Noise, Rear
replaced unnecessarily - proper alignment, torquing procedure
57th-58th
Stabilizer Bar Damage
improper use of tow chain at auto wash stations - proper hook-up hook-up
58th
Steering Gear Cam Roller Stud Nut
gears mismarked - inspection/change
57th
Steering Gear Lubricant Level - with Standard Steering
overfilling, leaks - proper checking
57th
Steering Gear Shaft, Installation of New Flange on
drill shaft for retaining pin - proper procedure
57th-58th
Steering Knuckle Needle Bearings
production case not crimped - precautions
58th
Steering Knuckle Pin Nut
king pin changed - revised tightening procedure
58th
Steering Post Flange Pin - with Power Steering
now installed in production - serial number identification
58th
Steering Post Flange Pin - with Power Steering
superseded part - checks, installation
57th-58th
Steering Wheel Shake
add post bracket and brace - check alignment, wheel balance
57th
Steering/Selector Bind
not recovering, transmission selector sticking - steering gear/frame alignment, bent steering post
58th
Time Allowance - Steering Post Bracket and Brace Installation
see SSB No. 324 - new operation number
57th

SC = Service Counselor
SL = Service Letter
STB = Service Technical Bulletin
SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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