TC Stub Axle to Axle Movement

[Koopz]

I am working my way through the restoration of my TC and now onto the front axle. I am replacing the king pins etc but note that prior to disassembly there is approx 1 mm of movement up and down on the king pin between the stub axle and the main front axle.

What are the tolerances here and if too great should I insert a hardened steel shim to reduce this. If so what is the acceptable movement.

Many thanks, as usual.

Steve

[Steve Simmons]

The factory specifies 0.004" between axle and knuckle. Shims to on top, thrust washer on bottom.

I wrote an article about rebuilding these for the TCMG newsletter a while back. You can see it on pages 10-11 here: http://www.tcmotoringguild.org/chassis/20MayChassis.pdf

[Koopz]

Thanks noted

S