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6. The transaxle subassembly and the welded chassis are placed
on a stand that is just the right height to allow the assembly per-
sonnel to work in an upright position with a minimum of bending.
The shock absorbers—oil-filled cylinders that cushion the ride
by displacing the oil when a bump is hit—are the first compo-
nents bolted to the chassis, one at each wheel location. Next, the
springs are bolted to the chassis, with multiple leaf springs at
the front axles and coil springs at the rear. The transaxle and the
chassis are joined together by pinning the shock absorbers to the
transaxle. Prior to assembly, the coil springs must be compressed
using a special fixture. The front axle bar may now be attached
to the chassis by bolting the multiple leaf springs to the front
axle bar from the chassis. The front axle shafts are then bolted to
each end of the front axle bar. To ensure smooth movement, the
wheel bearings are packed, meaning that grease is forced into
the bearing until it comes out the other side. The
wheel plate with studs is then installed.
Installing other components
7. The rack and pinion
steering assembly are
now bolted to the chassis
and attached to the front
axle shafts. The steering
wheel and steering
wheel shaft are
then attached to