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An Index to Service Information for 1948-50 (22nd->23rd Series) Packards

1948-50 (22nd->23rd Series) - SUSPENSION & STEERING

MAIN SERVICE INDEX -> 1948-50 (22ND->23RD SERIES) -> SUSPENSION & STEERING

Subject	Application	Document
Bearings, Care of Ball and Roller installation/removal damage - proper support	(all models)	SC Vol. 20, No. 8
Caster Changed increased - revision to SC Vol. 21, No. 23	2220-22	SC Vol. 22, No. 2, p. 7
Convertibles on Display, Hold-Down Clamps for clamp springs to simulate load - for showroom use	2259-79	SC Vol. 21, No. 13, p. 65
Flat Rate Manual 1941-49, Changes and Corrections in steering gear	19th-23rd	STB 49T-24, Dealer 19
Flood Zones, Cars in dirt carried in - drain/refill differential, clean/repack wheel bearings	(all models)	SL Vol. 13, No. 4
Front Stabilizer Bearing Brackets, Bent during shipment - inspect, straighten or replace	22nd	STB 48T-27 (Dealer)
Front Stabilizer Service Links new tubular type - eliminates rattles	1800-1-3-6; 1901-1A-3-3A-4-56-7-8; 2020-1-3; 1951; 2000-01-03-06-10-11; 21st-22nd	SC Vol. 22, No. 14, p. 56
Front Wheel Bearing Adjustment tightening procedure clarified	22nd-23rd	SC Vol. 23, No. 6, p. 33
Front Wheel Bearings - Lubrication Changes reduced quantity of grease	1951; 2000-01-03-06-10-11; 21st-22nd	SC Vol. 22, No. 13, p. 52
Rear Spring Rebound Clips two types - identification, replacement	22nd-23rd	SC Vol. 24, No. 1, p. 4
Rear Spring Squeaks with insert/liner type - inspection and correction	22nd	SC Vol. 22, No. 12, p. 47
Rear Spring U-Bolts, Tightening recheck torque - 1000-mile inspection	(all models)	STB 50T-27, Dealer 22
Rear Springs - Parts Men Note part number correction/elimination	23rd	SC Vol. 23, No. 6, p. 34
Rear Springs - Save the Grease rubber/Silenite deterioration	1600-1-2; 1702-3-3A; 18th-22nd	SC Vol. 21, No. 13, p. 62
Rear Springs, Liner Type new type, interchangeable with insert type - reconditioning	22nd	SC Vol. 22, No. 10, p. 38
Rear Springs, New Leaf for Sagging liner type - replaces second leaf	2201-02; 2301	SC Vol. 23, No. 9, p. 46
Rear Springs, Squeaks - Insert Type worn/oxidized inserts - inspection, reconditioning, replacement	1600-1-2; 1702-3-3A; 18th-22nd	SC Vol. 23, No. 7, p. 40
Rear Stabilizer Adjustment installation, following removal	2301	SC Vol. 24, No. 4, p. 14
Rear Stabilizer Bar Brackets, Bent insufficient shock absorber clearance - inspect and bend	2301	STB 49T-13, Dealer 10
Renewing Front Stabilizer Bearings installation procedure	22nd-23rd	SC Vol. 23, No. 12, p. 58
Ride, Custom Eight harsh - suspension friction, shock valving or oil	2306-13-33	SC Vol. 23, No. 12, p. 60
Ride, Custom Eight harsh - suspension friction, shock valving or oil	2306-13-33	STB 49T-20, Dealer 15
Ride, Harsh springs improperly seated - shock absorber valves improperly installed	22nd	STB 48T-14 (Dealer)
Service Manual, Section VI of the Current Chassis section released	22nd	STB 49T-21, Dealer 16
Shock Absorbers - Front and Rear superseded parts - replace in pairs	22nd-54th	SC Vol. 29, No. 4 p. 26
Spring Markings, Front End Height and uneven, side-to-side - checks, identification	23rd	STB 50T-1 (Zones only)
Spring Pads, Welding of Rear Axle production change - field inspection, replacement	23rd	STB 49T-34 (Zones only)
Steering Column Shroud, Noise in clicking, creaking - broken spot welds	22nd	SC Vol. 23, No. 3, p. 15
Steering Connecting Rod Idler Lever Kit superseded parts, 24th Series type - improved steering, tire life	1951; 20th-23rd	SC Vol. 25, No. 7, p. 26
Steering Connecting Rod Idler Lever Kit superseded parts, 24th Series type - improved steering, tire life	1951; 20th-23rd	STB 51T-19, Dealer 16
Steering Cross Bars and Sockets Assemblies interchangeable parts	22nd-56th	SSB No. 348, p. 7
Steering Cross Shaft Bushing Replacement Tool Set new special tool - proper placement	21st-22nd	SC Vol. 22, No. 10, p. 38
Steering Gear - Lubrication Changes seasonal weight change eliminated	1951; 2000-01-03-06-10-11; 21st-22nd	SC Vol. 22, No. 13, p. 52
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, Raising - Correction applies to Eights only	22nd	SC Vol. 24, No. 5, p. 19
Steering Wheel, Raising install shorter bracket - remove front seat shims	2201-02; 2301-02	SC Vol. 24, No. 3, p. 10
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
Warning Stickers Discontinued no lubrication of rear leaf springs	23rd	SC Vol. 23, No. 12, p. 58

SC = Service Counselor

SL = Service Letter

STB = Service Technical Bulletin

SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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