STEERING STIFFNESS
Ball and roller bearings, unless applied to constantly revolving parts, have tho habit of grooving or forming holes in the races. For this reason it has been found that the' steering of certain motor vehicles, including trucks, will become stiff where the oscillating thrust load of the king pins and swivels is borne by ball or roller hearings. Actually tho front of the car has to be raised when you steer 'to left or right lock, so it is obvious that when the thrusts are grooved easy steering is unobtainable. Also for adjusting the steering box worm bearings, similar stiffness on the locks is experienced, and tho ball races frequently fail and break. The most permanent remedy is to install new bearings and keep them thoroughly lubricated at all times.
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Evening Star, Issue 22573, 15 February 1937, Page 15
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132STEERING STIFFNESS Evening Star, Issue 22573, 15 February 1937, Page 15
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