Spindle oiler
Spindle Bolt
Spindle Body Bushing
Spindle Con. Rod Bolt
Spindle Con. Rod Yoke
Spindle Arm		Spoke
Felt Washer
Hub Bolt
Large Ball Race
Hub Flange
Hub
Spindle
Grease Chamber
Ball Bearings
Adjusting Cone
Lock Nut
Hub Cap
Washer
Ball Retainer
Small Ball Race
Clamp Bolt
Spindle Arm Nut
Spindle Body Bushing
Spidle Bolt Nut		Stationary Cone
Ball Retainer
Dust Ring

Fig. 153. Ford Spindle

Q. How is the front axle removed?

A. Jack up front of car so wheels can be removed. Disconnect steering gear arm from the spindle connecting rod, disconnect radius rod at ball joint, and remove two cotter pin bolts from spring shackle on each side, so detaching front spring.

To disconnect radius rod entirely, take the two bolts out of the ball joint and remove lower half of cap.

Q. In case of accident, how is the front axle straightened?

A. Should the axle or spindle become bent, extreme care must be used to straighten the parts accurately. Do not heat the forgings, as this will distemper the steel, but straighten them cold. If convenient it would be better to return such parts to the factory, where they may be properly straightened in jigs designed for that purpose. It is very essential that the wheels line up properly. The eye is not sufficiently accurate to determine whether the parts have been properly straightened, and excessive wear of the front tires will occur if everything is not in perfect alignment.

Q. What about the wheels?

A. The wheels should be jacked up periodically and tested, not only for smoothness of running, but for side play as well. If in spinning a front wheel a sharp click is heard, now and then, and the wheel is momentarily checked, it is probable that there is a chipped or split ball in the bearing which should be removed, otherwise it may necessitate the removal of the entire bearing. A wheel in perfect adjustment should after spinning, come to rest with the tire valve directly below the hub. Undue wear of the hub bearings, such as cones, balls and races, is usually caused by lack of lubrication and excessive friction, due to the adjusting cone being drawn up too tight. It is a good plan to clean the bearing frequently and keep the hub well filled with grease.

Q. How are the wheels removed?