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An Index to Service Information for 1951-54 (24th->54th Series) Packards

1951-54 (24th->54th Series) - SUSPENSION & STEERING

MAIN SERVICE INDEX -> 1951-54 (24TH->54TH SERIES) -> SUSPENSION & STEERING

Subject	Application	Document
Back Up Light Switch Bracket Rubbing Rear Brake Tube steering column rattles	24th-25th	STB 52T-22, Dealer 15
Bearings, Care of Ball and Roller installation/removal damage - proper support	(all models)	SC Vol. 20, No. 8
Camber Specifications increased	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 12, p. 46
Directing Acting Shocks - Repair Kit Discontinured Information	(not specified)	PAB 45P-9
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment (Correction) revised torquing procedure	24th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 5, p. 20
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment revised torquing procedure	24th-56th	SC Vol. 30, No. 3, p. 11
Power Steering new product information	25th-26th	STB 52T-34, Dealer 25
Power Steering Ball Stud Nut Torque increased - dressing rough seats	26th	SC Vol. 27, No. 8, p. 38
Power Steering Cylinder Assemblies superceded part	54th	SSB No. 351, p. 3
Power Steering Oil proper fluid type and level	25th	SC Vol. 26, No. 10, p. 39
Power Steering Pump Belt Adjusting Tool modification required	25th-54th	SC Vol. 28, No. 2, p. 5
Power Steering Pump Bracket new type - rework special tool	25th-54th	SC Vol. 28, No. 2, p. 5
Power Steering Pumps, Noisy not pump - other causes and corrections	26th	STB 53T-9, Dealer 7
Power Steering Rattles straight, rough roads - gear/ linkage adjustments, new control valve and details	26th-54th	STB 54T-14 (Zones only)
Power Steering Tools complete special tool reference	26th	SC Vol. 27, No. 8, p. 38
Power Steering, Binding (Bendix) ball stud adjustment	25th-54th; 55th-56th	STB 55T-38, Dealer 29
Real Axle Floor Bumper rear u-joint striking floor pan - kit installation	24th	STB 52T-7, Dealer 6
Rear Spring Interference bushing not centered - frame reinforcement bulged	2452-72	STB 51T-2, Dealer 2
Rear Spring U-Bolts, Tightening recheck torque - 1000-mile inspection	(all models)	STB 50T-27, Dealer 22
Rear Stabilizer Arm Bolts new, self-locking type	24th-25th	STB 52T-3, Dealer 3
Rear Stabilizer Bolts new self-locking type	24th-25th	SC Vol. 26, No. 6, p. 22
Shock Absorber Grommet Guides centers bushing, provides more bearing surface - installation, tool fabrication	25th-54th	SC Vol. 28, No. 8, p. 50
Shock Absorber Grommets rattles - proper alignment	25th-26th	SC Vol. 27, No. 11, p. 48
Shock Absorber, Front grommet retainer forced through - washer added	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 11, p. 44
Shock Absorbers - Front and Rear superseded parts - replace in pairs	22nd-54th	SC Vol. 29, No. 4 p. 26
Shock Absorbers and Spring Data part number reference	26th	SC Vol. 27, No. 3, p. 18
Shock Absorbers, Heavy Duty Front superceded part	24th-54th	SSB No. 350, p. 7
Shock Absorbers, Noisy not absorbers - check grommets	25th; (26th-54th)	STB 52T-27, Dealer 20
Spring Data - Revised 2401-2402 changes - complete, updated parts reference	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 8, p. 31
Spring Data heavy loads - part number reference	24th	STB 51T-7, Dealer 6
Spring Data heavy loads - parts reference	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 3, p. 11
Spring Data, Supplementary updated parts reference - additional applications	2401; 2413	SC Vol. 25, No. 5, p. 19
Stabilizer Arm Bolts - Breakage incorrect selection - identification	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 7, p. 26
Stabilizer Bushing Retainer Clip Installer new special tool	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 5, p. 19
Stabilizer Bushing Retainer Clip Installer, J-4654 service procedure clarified	24th; (25th-56th)	SC Vol. 25, No. 7, p. 25
Steering Column Alignment stiff, rattles - checks, shims	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 4, p. 16
Steering Column Rattle And Misalignment stiff, noisy - shim gear housing	24th	STB 51T-12, Dealer 10
Steering Cross Bars and Sockets Assemblies interchangeable parts	22nd-56th	SSB No. 348, p. 7
Steering Gear Oil Level leaks - reduced fill	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 4, p. 16
Steering Gear Oil Level leaks at shaft opening - level reduced	24th	STB 50T-49, Dealer 36
Steering Gear: Advance Parts Information 54th vs. 26th Series - identification, usage	54th	STB 54T-1, Dealer 1
Steering Knuckle Bearing Shims, Front Wheel superseded parts	22nd-56th	SSB No. 348, p. 8
Steering Knuckle Supports superseded parts	22nd-56th	SSB No. 350, p. 7
Steering Wheel Puller Adapter new special tool	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 12, p. 46
Strike Through, Rear End heavy loads - change to export second leaf	24th	SC Vol. 26, No. 1, p. 4
Strike Through, Rear Spring heavy loads - add export second leaf	24th	STB 51T-46, Dealer 40
Strike-Through, Front End insufficient riding height - new spacers	22nd-25th	SC Vol. 26, No. 8, p. 32
Support Arm Pins and Bushings, Loose proper clearance - other checks and lubrication	22nd-54th	SC Vol. 27, No. 1, p. 6
Upper Control Arm Spreader new special tool	24th	SC Vol. 25, No. 5, p. 19
Upper Support Arm Inner Bracket - Bolt hole offset - additional camber	24th-25th	SC Vol. 26, No. 3, p. 12
Upper Support Arm Inner Bracket Bolts - Campaign loose, sheared - inspect and retorque, new bolt	24th-25th	STB 51T-50, Dealer 44
Upper Support Arm Inner Bracket Bolts stripped threads - new hardware/torque	24th-25th	SC Vol. 26, No. 6, p. 24
Upper Support Arm Inner Bracket Bolts tighten only	24th-25th	STB 52T-9, Dealer 7
Upper Support Arm Inner Bracket Bolts torque tightening - pre-delivery	24th-25th	STB 52T-11 (Zones only)
Upper Support Arm: Change in Torque Specifications upper support arm bolt - increased	24th-25th	SC Vol. 26, No. 6, p. 24

SC = Service Counselor

SL = Service Letter

STB = Service Technical Bulletin

SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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