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An Index to Service Information for 1922-32 (1st->9th Series) Packards

1922-32 (1st->9th Series) - SUSPENSION & STEERING

SubjectApplicationDocument
Ball Joint - Adjustment
Change
(not specified)
Bijur Chassis Lubricating Tank
Inspecting, Checking
(not specified)
Bijur Lubricator Tanks - Recommend Oil
Information
(not specified)
Chassis - Lubricator Tanks
Excess oil in city driving
(Not Specified)
Chassis Lubricator - Dampers and Breather
Pointers and Updates
(not specified)
Cylinder Head and Shock Absorber Wrench
Special Tool ST-797
826-840
Directing Acting Shocks - Repair Kit Discontinured
Information
(not specified)
Flood Zones, Cars in
dirt carried in - drain/refill differential, clean/repack wheel bearings
(all models)
Front and Rear Axle Spring Clip Nut Wrench
Details of Special Tool ST-786
All Models
Front Axle and Steering Gear - Service Slide Films
Information
(not specified)
Front Axle Installation
Correct Orientation
(not specified)
Front Axle Spring
Special Parts, Stiffer Spring
Packard Six and Eight
Front Axle Trunnion - Bracket Spring
Replacement
626-633-640-726-723-740
Front Spring Striking
Bump stop Adjustment
(not specified)
Front Spring Trunnion Bracket
New Design
526-443
Front Springs - Not Interchangeable
center bolt location - 1001 vs. 7th rear, reiterated
9th-10th
Front Springs - Not Interchangeable
center bolt location - also applies to 1001 vs. 7th rear
9th-10th
Front Stabilizer Equipment- Roll Bar
Installation
120
Front Steering Knuckle - Stops
Changes in stop location
725-733, 740-745
Front Wheel - Bearing
Lubrication
9th Series
Front Wheel Alignment
Overviews and Tools
126-133; 226-233; 136-143; 326-333; 236-243; 426-433; 326-343; 526-533; 443
Hoo-Dye Shock Absorbers
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2062
Lovejoy Shock Absorbers
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2076
Lubricants - Whitmores and Chassis Oil
Information and Warnings
(not specified)
Lubrication of Chassis Springs
Over Lubrication
(not specified)
Lubrication, Steering and Transmission
unusually low temperatures - seasonal weight change
(not specified)
Lubricator Valve Spring
Leaking
(not specified)
Oil Seals, Leather
dry installation damage - soak in engine oil
(all models)
Packard and Delco Lovejoy Shock Absorber Fluid
Recommendations
3rd thru 12th Series
Packard and Delco Lovejoy Shock Absorber Fluid
Recommendations
6th thru 14th Series
Packard-Bijur Chassis Lubrication System
Introduction and Information
(not specified)
Rear Axle - Springs
Special Load Rate
Light Eight (900)
Rear Springs
Determining Part Numbers
(not specified)
Rear Springs
Three Different Spring Rates
(not specified)
Ride Control
Information and Description
9th Series
Ride Quality Complains
Recommendations
6th, 7th and 8th Series
Ride Quality
Adjusting Shock Absorbers
640-645
Shock Absorber - Adjustments
New Valves
(not specified)
Shock Absorber - Expansion Cups
Changes
(not specified)
Shock Absorber - Expansion Tanks
Installation and Clarification
(not specified)
Shock Absorber - New Type
Adjustment and Construction
626; 633; 645
Shock Absorber
Clarification on metering valve
(not specified)
Shock Absorber
Overview and Service Details
8th Series
Shock Absorber Adjustment
Metering Valves, Information
(not specified)
Shock Absorber Adjustment
Metering Valves, Information
(not specified)
Shock Absorber Connecting Link Puller
Details of Special Tool ST-790
826-840
Shock Absorber Expansion Tank
New Reserve Tank
(not specified)
Shock Absorber Filler Plug
New Filler Plug, Vent
(not specified)
Shock Absorber Fluid
Delco-Lovejoy vs. Houdaille - part reference
(not specified)
Shock Absorber Fluid Gun
new special tool - dual-action
(not specified)
Shock Absorber Links
rattles - replace grommet/bushing/sleeve, new tool
900
1001-2
1100-1-2
Shock Absorber Valves - Standard Equipment
reference chart
8th-10th
Shock Absorber
Description and Adjustment
(not specified)
Shock Absorbers - Change in Manufacturer
Hoo-dye to Lovejoys
(not specified)
Shock Absorbers - Change Over Equipment
Information
6th and 7th Series
Shock Absorbers - Dull Knock
Compression Valves
(not specified)
Shock Absorbers - Filling
Method to fill
(not specified)
Shock Absorbers - Metering Valves
Adjustments and Fluid Checks
(not specified)
Shock Absorbers - New Type
O & S superseded by Delco - adjustment, installation
8th-11th
Shock Absorbers - Noise
Inspection, Correction
(not specified)
Shock Absorbers - Rear Noise
Replacement Units
Light Eight (900)
Shock Absorbers - Rear Noise
Replacement Units
Light Eight (900)
Shock Absorbers - Squeak
Ride Control Valve
9th Series
Shock Absorbers
Lovejoy, installation/filling - valves/metering identification, part reference
9th-11th
Shock Absorbers
Settings
826-833; 840-845
Shock Absorbers
Adapting Either Series Shock to earlier models
6th and 7th Series
Shock Absorbers
Expansion Tanks
6th and 7th Series
Shocks and Springs - Ride Quality
Changes
640, 645
Spring - Guarantee
Information
All Models & Trucks
Spring Cover - Lubricant
Information
(not specified)
Spring Covers
Document Missing
(not specified)
Trade Letter No. 2073
Springs - Eight Series
Part Numbers and Load Rates
Eighth Series
Springs and Shackles
Overview, Rate, Part Numbers
Light Eight (900)
Stabilator Noise
Remedy
526-533-443
Steering - Connecting Rod Ball Joints
Adjustment Change, Reduced Rattle
Twelve; Light Eight (900)
Steering - Free Up
Correcting Hard Steering
(not specified)
Steering - Gear Box
Information, Overview
Light Eight (900)
Steering Adjustment
1,000 mile inspection
(not specified)
Steering Box - Lubricant
Summer Weather
(not specified)
Steering Box - Worm and Gear Assembly Plating
Production Change, Replacement Parts
7th, 8th and 9th Series
Steering Connecting Rod - Rear Joint
New Joint Style
First and Second Series, Twin Six
Steering Data
alignment specifications - reference chart
1st-14th
120-120B
Steering Gear Lubricants
heavy base no longer needed - use rear axle oil
(all models)
Steering Gear, Instructions for Adjusting the Worm and Roller Type
eliminating rattles, stiff action - proper procedure
903-4-5-6
1003-4-5-6
1103-4-5-7-8
Steering Knuckle Ball Bearings
Shims, New Parts
(not specified)
Steering Knuckle Pin Puller
Tool
(not specified)
Steering Levers
Geometry Change
Light Eight (900)
Steering Post Adjustment
Changing Steering Wheel Position
(not specified)
Steering Post Nut
new special tool - used with wheel puller
(all models)
Steering Problems
Overview, Problem Diagnosis, Adjustments
(not specified)
Steering Wheel - Moving
Adjustments to accommodate large drivers
(not specified)
Steering Wheel Position
raise/lower - three different column brackets
(not specified)
Steering Wheel Puller, New Style
new special tool - use with post nut
(all models)
Steering Wheel Screws
Inspection
(not specified)
Steering Worm Nut
Improvements, Changes
Packard Six
Straightening Forgings Bent In Service
Recommendation to not use any heat
(not specified)
Suspension Spring Clips
Inspection at First Service
(not specified)
Tapered Roller Bearings - Adjustment
Proper Adjustment
(not specified)
Tire Wear
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 2, No. 13
Torque Arm - Noise
Improvements
Single Six
Trunnion Bracket
Retrofit
526-443
Trunnion Brackets
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 3, No. 9
Wheel Alignment
Document Missing
(not specified)
SL Vol. 1, No. 6
Wheel Castor
Specification Change
12th Series

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

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