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Subject	Application	Document
Bearings, Care of Ball and Roller installation/removal damage - proper support	(all models)	SC Vol. 20, No. 8
Caster Adjusting Shims tapers shims - holes revised to fit Super Eight	120-120C; 115C; 1500-1-2	SL Vol. 11, No. 9
Control Arm Expander, Lower - Tool Correction socket number - T-handle wrench sold separately	(not specified)	SL Vol. 15, No. 9
Flood Zones, Cars in dirt carried in - drain/refill differential, clean/repack wheel bearings	(all models)	SL Vol. 13, No. 4
Front End Equipment alternate, portable tools	(all models)	SL Vol. 16, No. 15
Front End Specifications alignment - reference chart	120C; 115C; 15th-20th	SL Vol. 17, No. 17
Front Spring Identification - 1937 Models specifications - part reference	120C; 115C; 15th	SL Vol. 10, No. 20
Front Spring Identification specifications - part reference	120B	SL Vol. 9, No. 21
Front Springs, Changing suggested procedure	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 13
Front Suspension, Correct Answers to Brakes and implementation of hydraulic brakes, independent front suspension	12th; 120	SL Vol. 9, No. 3
Front Wheel Bearing Lubrication brakes grabbing, excess grease - do not pack hub	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 12
Front Wheel Camber - Correction Safe-T-fleX, upper support arm - spacer part number	120-120C; 115C; 15th	SL Vol. 11, No. 2
Front Wheel Camber Safe-T-fleX, upper support arm - offset pilots vs. spacers, specifications	120-120C; 115C; 15th	SL Vol. 10, No. 19
Front Wheel Cross Tube Centering Gauge new special tool - use, locking pins eliminated	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 11
Front Wheel Suspension front-end alignment - king pin service	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 17
Front Wheel Toe-In extreme variation - front wheel support arm inner bushing	120-120C; 115C 1500; 1506-7-8	SL Vol. 11, No. 10
Front Wheel Toe-In special tools required for pin bushing replacement - redesigned, rework locally	120-120C; 115C 1500; 1506-7-8	SL Vol. 11, No. 12
Oil Seals, Leather dry installation damage - soak in engine oil	(all models)	SL Vol. 11, No. 18
Rear Spring - Service Use exceptional loads, strike-through - heavy-duty part	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 16
Rear Spring Front Bolt, Removing difficult access - notch running board splasher	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 13
Rear Spring Shackle sides pulled in - new spacer, lockwashers	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 13
Rear Spring Shackle Tool new special tool - remove/install	120B-120C; 115C	SL Vol. 11, No. 8
Rear Spring Shackles falling off - proper assembly procedure	120	SL Vol. 10, No. 12
Rear Spring Shackles noise - side plates assembled incorrectly (NOTE: page missing from archived document)	120C	SL Vol. 11, No. 24
Rear Springs, Lubropack complete lubrication procedure - Lubropack compound	12th-14th; 120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 16
Shock Absorber Arm Rear Bushing Puller new special tool - on-car, also for Senior grommet/sleeve	12th-14th; 120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 15
Shock Absorber Cover Wrench special sale pricing - tool description	12th-14th; 120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 5
Shock Absorber Fluid Delco-Lovejoy vs. Houdaille - part reference (NOTE: page missing from archived document)	(not specified)	SL Vol. 11, No. 20
Shock Absorber Fluid Gun new special tool - dual-action	(not specified)	SL Vol. 12, No. 7
Shock Absorber Link Bushing squeak, rear spring front eye - new design eliminates lubrication, installation	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 14
Shock Absorber Valves, Front swishing noise - new type valves, identification	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 17
Shock Absorber: Stabilizer Bar rear shock noise - end thrust, shim for space	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 8
Shock Absorbers firmer ride - compression/rebound valving change	120C	SL Vol. 11, No. 12
Shock Absorbers noisy - checking oil level, break-in	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 7
Shock Absorbers Chart, Spring and part number reference	120C-138CD; 115C; 15th	SL Vol. 10, No. 21
Shock Absorbers Chart, Spring and part number reference	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 16
Shock Absorbers Chart, Spring and part number reference	120B	SL Vol. 9, No. 19
Shock Absorbers, Front identification, LH-RH - neutralizing bushings	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 9
Shock Absorbers, Front unstable steering - check fluid level	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 10
Shock Absorbers: Firm Ride recommended valve combinations reference table	120C; 1500-2-8	SL Vol. 11, No. 13
Shop Manual Change - Alignment checking toe-in	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-18th; 19th (exc. 1951)	SC Vol. 22, No. 14, p. 54
Spring and Shock Absorbers Chart part number reference	120C-138CD; 115C; 15th	SL Vol. 10, No. 21
Spring and Shock Absorbers Chart part number reference	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 16
Spring and Shock Absorbers Chart part number reference	120B	SL Vol. 9, No. 19
Spring Cover Lubricating Tool new special tool - lubroclamp, plugs	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 17
Spring Depressing Tool new special tool - installation of leaf spring or covers	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 14
Spring Identification dimension, color - reference chart	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 15
Spring Noise (Rear) breakaway - lubrication reiterated; recommended lubricant	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 10
Spring Noise (Rear) leaves shifting sidewise - new rebound clips, installation	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 13
Springs, Removing Safety-Flex Coil safe procedure - also wheel support arm removal	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 11
Springs, Safe-T-Flex riding height reference - spacers available	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-17th	SL Vol. 13, No. 4
Steering - Short Cuts on Service Operations steering post end play - slipping gasket over cover	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 10
Steering and Transmission Lubrication unusually low temperatures -seasonal weight change	(not specified)	SL Vol. 10, No. 8
Steering Assembly - Short Cuts on Service Operations removal - without disconnecting toe boards	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 10
Steering Center Crank Lubrication overlooked Zerk fitting	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-18th; 19th (exc. 1951); ?2001A-3A-4-5-7-8-20-21-23-30-55	SL Vol. 17, No. 16
Steering Column Alignment stiff/binding, bearing snap - checks/adjustments	(not specified)	SL Vol. 15, No. 21
Steering Crank, Method for Removing the procedure - adjustments	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 13
Steering Cross Shaft installation, interference - shimming, grinding	120-138CD	SL Vol. 15, No. 22
Steering Cross Tube Dust Washer replaced by conical spring	120C-138CD; 115C; 16th-19th; (20th)	SL Vol. 16, No. 16
Steering Cross Tube Intermediate Ball Joint Puller new special tool - operation	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 9
Steering Cross Tube Outer Ball Joint Puller new special tool - operation	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 9
Steering Data alignment specifications - reference chart	1st-14th; 120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 5
Steering Gear Case Reconditioning Tools new bushing tools - proper use	120-138CD; 115C. 1600	SL Vol. 12, No. 6
Steering Gear Cross Shaft Shim - Correction incorrect terminology - front support bushing upper pilot	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 4
Steering Gear Cross Shaft Shim front wheel support, camber adjustment - service precautions	120-120B	SL Vol. 10, No. 3
Steering Kick use of export type bearings - application expanded	120-138CD; 115C; 1500-1-2; 1600-1-1A-1D-2; 1700-1-1A-2-3-3A-5	SL Vol. 13, No. 12
Steering Post Brackets steering wheel position - raising/lowering	120-120B	SL Vol. 9, No. 19
Steering Wheel Adjustment raise/lower - special column bracket, installation	120-120C; 115C	SL Vol. 10, No. 21
Steering Wheel, Raising column shift, requires additional parts - new kit	(not specified)	SL Vol. 14, No. 8
Support Arm Bearing, Front - Lubrication Caution 18th Series changes - excessive pressure	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-18th	SL Vol. 14, No. 15
Support Arm Inner Pin Bushing Removing and Replacing Tool - Sleeve new special tool - front wheel toe-in, addition	120-138CD; 115C; 15th	SL Vol. 11, No. 13
Support Arm Outer Bearing, Front roller bushing/ring - replace with 16th Series roller bearing	120-138CD; 115C	SL Vol. 12, No. 5
Support Arm Pin Bearing superseded part - late design, no oiler	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-20th	SL Vol. 17, No. 3
Support Bushing Bolt, Removing Wheel - Correction clamp supplier error	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-18th; 19th (exc. 1951); 2001A-3A-4-5-7-8-20-21-23-30-55	SC Vol. 20, No. 10
Support Bushing Bolt, Removing Wheel Safe-T-Flex suspension - tool fabrication, use	120-138CD; 115C; 15th-18th; 19th (exc. 1951); 2001A-3A-4-5-7-8-20-21-23-30-55	SC Vol. 20, No. 6
Support Bushing Repair Kit, Front Wheel new service parts	120-138CD; 115C; 1600-1-2; 1700-1-1A-2-3-5; 18th; 19th (exc. 1951); 2001A-3A-4-5-7-8-20-21-23	SC Vol. 19, No. 5
Support Bushing, Removing Wheel new special tool - procedure	120	SL Vol. 9, No. 11

SC = Service Counselor

SL = Service Letter

STB = Service Technical Bulletin

SSB = Studebaker Service Bulletin

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