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Inspection will show that the dimensions between the slots on the fulcrum pin of the bottom link are not the same at both ends. IT IS VITALLY IMPORTANT THAT THE FULCRUM PIN IS FITTED SO THAT THE GREATER DIMENSION IS TO THE REAR ARM OF THE LINK. (See Fig. 16.)
5. Reset the link in the press with the fitted bush down-wards and the threaded end of the fulcrum pin correctly located in the link bush. It will be necessary to reposition the packing blocks to clear the fulcrum pin.
6. Continue to press in the second link bush, following the procedure for the first bush.
7. When both link bushes have been fitted, remove the link from the press bed and fit the plain washers and self-locking nuts LOOSELY to the ends of the fulcrum pin. THE NUTS MUST NOT BE TIGHTENED UNTIL THE LINK IS FITTED TO THE CAR WITH THE SUS-PENSION IN THE NORMAL LADEN CONDITION, OTHERWISE DAMAGE TO THE LINK BUSHES WILL RESULT.
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FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS
Armstrong Shock Absorbers are fitted to this model and these are designed to adjust themselves automatically and to suit all loads and road conditions.
Details covering the servicing, construction and principles of’ operation of the units fitted are contained in the following paragraphs. Instructions for removing and refitting are described earlier in this Section.
Servicing
These units are completely sealed; no topping-up, adjustment, or other service is required apart from periodical checks of mountings and- rubber bushes.
In the event of any shock absorber requiring attention, it is strongly recommended that the faulty unit should be removed and a replacement shock absorber fitted.
Store in a vertical position.
Testing by hand
When there is any question of the suspension not being adequately damped, other factors together with the shock absorbers should be considered; these are:— road springs, tyre pressures, bump rubbers and bump rubber seats, as these carry the full bump load of the suspension.
If a shock absorber does not appear to function satis-factorily, an indication of its condition can be obtained by carrying out the following check:—
Remove the shock absorber from the car and place it
Vertically in a vice, gripping the lower eye between two pieces of wood.
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