Vauxhall Velox and Cresta PAX 1960–1962 Suspension Steering Brakes Manual TS499 | PDF Download

Vauxhall Velox and Cresta PAX 1960–1962 Service Training Manual TS499 covering front axle repairs, front and rear suspension, steering system overhaul, wheel alignment, hydraulic drum brakes and handbrake repairs.

Models Covered

• Vauxhall Velox PASX 

• Vauxhall Cresta PADX 

Engine: 2651cc (162 cu. in.) six-cylinder petrol engine.

Chassis coverage: PADX and PASX chassis numbers 130000 onwards.

What's Included in This Manual

Front Axle and Suspension

• Front axle assembly removal, dismantling and rebuilding

• Front suspension crossmember and mounting components

• Upper and lower suspension arms

• Suspension fulcrum shafts and threaded bushes

• Steering knuckles and king pins

• Steering knuckle trunnions and bushes

• Upper suspension ball studs

• Front coil spring removal and installation

• Front shock absorber removal, inspection and replacement

• Front stabilizer bar and mounting bushes

• Steering arm removal and inspection

• Front hub dismantling and rebuilding

• Front wheel bearing adjustment and replacement

• Suspension component inspection and service measurements

Wheel Alignment and Steering Geometry

• Front wheel toe-in measurement and adjustment

• Camber angle checks and adjustment

• Castor angle inspection

• King pin inclination

• Toe-out on turns

• Front suspension arm alignment

• Front riding height checks

• Steering geometry fault diagnosis

• Correcting wheel alignment and suspension wear problems

Rear Suspension

• Rear leaf spring removal and installation

• Rear spring dismantling and reassembly

• Spring leaf inspection

• Rear spring shackles and hangers

• Suspension rubber bushes

• Rear shock absorber removal and inspection

• Rear suspension mounting components

• Standard and heavy-duty suspension arrangements

• Rear suspension service specifications

Steering System Repair and Overhaul

• Burman recirculating-ball steering gear

• Steering gear removal and complete dismantling

• Steering worm and recirculating-ball mechanism

• Steering gear bearings and adjustments

• Steering gear inspection and rebuilding

• Steering connecting rods and ball sockets

• Steering tie rod removal and overhaul

• Steering drop arm removal and installation

• Steering relay lever and housing overhaul

• Steering wheel removal and reassembly

• Steering shaft bearing replacement

• Steering column components

• Steering linkage inspection and adjustment

• Steering gear reassembly and installation

Wheels and Tyres

• Road wheel inspection

• Wheel and tyre service information

• Tyre pressures and specifications

• Wheel balance and run-out

• Excessive and uneven tyre wear

• Wheel alignment effects on tyre wear

Hydraulic Brake System

• Front and rear drum brake construction

• Brake shoe adjustment

• Brake drum removal, inspection and overhaul

• Brake shoe removal and replacement

• Brake master cylinder removal and rebuilding

• Master cylinder seals, cups and internal components

• Front wheel brake cylinder dismantling and rebuilding

• Rear wheel brake cylinder dismantling and rebuilding

• Brake pipes and flexible hoses

• Hydraulic brake system bleeding

• Brake pedal free-travel adjustment

• Brake and clutch pedal removal and installation

• Rear brake shoe adjuster overhaul

• Brake system inspection and service specifications

Handbrake System

• Handbrake cable adjustment

• Handbrake control removal and overhaul

• Handbrake front lever

• Handbrake cables and connections

• Handbrake equalizer and lever

• Handbrake component inspection and replacement

Trouble Diagnosis and Fault Finding

• Stiff steering and excessive steering play

• Steering wander and front wheel shimmy

• Hard or soft suspension

• Excessive body roll

• Uneven and excessive tyre wear

• Excessive brake pedal travel

• Spongy brake pedal

• Master cylinder failing to maintain pressure

• Poor braking performance

• Brakes binding or dragging

• Brakes pulling to one side

• Brake grabbing and uneven braking

Workshop Specifications and Technical Data

• Front and rear suspension measurements

• Steering geometry specifications

• Steering gear adjustment data

• Wheel and tyre specifications

• Brake system measurements and tolerances

• Component tightening torque specifications

• Recommended lubricants

• Factory repair illustrations and sectional diagrams

• Special service tools and their applications