Section II · Pages 35–40 (6 pages)

Fluid Drive, Clutch, Brakes, Steering and Rear Axle

From the 1946 Chrysler Owners Manual

How Fluid Drive works and when its fluid should be checked, clutch pedal free play, lubricating the hydraulically operated transmission, universal joints, hydraulic brakes with brake shoe cam adjustment, master cylinder fluid level and the transmission-mounted hand brake, steering linkage and independent front suspension, and the hypoid rear axle and differential.

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What this section covers

  • Fluid Drive operation and maintenance
  • Clutch pedal free play adjustment
  • Hydraulically operated transmission lubricant
  • Universal joints
  • Brake shoe cam adjustment and brake fluid
  • Steering and front end alignment
  • Rear axle and differential
Year
1946
Make
Chrysler
Vehicle
Passenger Cars
Type
Owner's Manual
Models
C-38 six-cylinder, 250.6 cu in; incl. 8-passenger cars and convertible coupe
Publication
D-11061
Pages
52

What’s inside

Owner's instruction book

  1. Warranty, License Data and ContentsCover, the envelope listing the Owner's Instruction Book, Service Policy and identification card for the C-38, the Automobile Manufacturers Association uniform warranty, license data (serial number locations, 250.6 cu in six, 28.36 A.M.A. horsepower), key numbers, foreword and contents.pp. 1–6
  2. IOperation of Carpp. 7–18
  3. IICare of Finish, Tires and InteriorThe 1,000 and 2,000 mile dealer inspections, washing and polishing, glass and chrome care, tire pressure (24 pounds), wheel removal and tire changing with the bumper jack, tire rotation, and cleaning mohair, broadcloth and leather upholstery.pp. 19–21
  4. IILubricationIllustrated lubrication charts for the power plant, front end and steering gear, and rear axle and rear wheels, with oil grades by temperature, capacities, intervals and miscellaneous body lubrication.pp. 22–24
  5. IIEngine, Cooling, Electrical and Fuel Systemspp. 25–34
  6. IIFluid Drive, Clutch, Brakes, Steering and Rear Axlepp. 35–40
  7. IISpecificationsReference table of capacities, specifications and adjustments: front alignment, axle end play and backlash, brake clearances, battery, fuses, ignition, light bulbs with Mazda and Chrysler part numbers, valve tappet clearance, capacities and tire pressures.pp. 41–42
  8. IIIAccessoriespp. 43–47
  9. IIIMaintenance MaterialsMOPAR cleaners, polishes and lubricants: fabric and glass cleaners, liquid wax, chromium polish, radiator rust resistor, cooling system cleaner, Lubriplate, Door Ease, Fluid Drive fluid and Super Brake Fluid.pp. 48–50
  10. Owner's Card and Maintenance SummaryCut-out owner's identification card for license, key and tire numbers, and a maintenance summary of oil grades, change intervals and tire pressure.pp. 51–52

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