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... roadtest cars using top gear. A feature of the gearbox which is worthy of mention is the use of a free wheel on first gear only, so that this emergency ratio can always be obtained instantly without possibility of error. The three upper ratios are synchronized. Another point of interest is that the shaft running in the rear extension to the box is internally splined and embraces a sliding shaft, to which the front universal joint is attached. Motion caused by the rise and fall of the rear axle is, therefore, taken care of by fully enclosed and lubricated splines. The rear axle itself is of orthodox design, but is located on the frame by means of a triangulated torque member, which also locates it sideways. This component is necessary because the rear suspension is by torsion bars, which lie on the longitudinal axis of the car and are connected to the rear axle by swinging arms, which are also joined to the pistontype shock absorbers. Similar dampers are used at the front end of the car, where the suspension is by a transverseleaf spring mounted above two long wishbones. The effect of this arrangement is to provide almost parallel motion for the front wheels, the system being virtually equivalent to links of equal length. The steering gear is a rack and pinion placed behind the wheel centres and having two short, swinging track rods, so that there is ...
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