Hudson Eight 1930 Parts list manual

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Introduction
This manual contains instructions for service
operations. Since These instructions are not
illustrated, it is recommended that you use
them along with the illustrated chassis and
body parts catalogs. The illustrations in those
volumes will be helpful in understanding
these instructions
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Axles.............................................................................................................................1
Body............................................................................................................................31
Brakes..........................................................................................................................51
Clutch..........................................................................................................................63
Cooling and Exhaust...................................................................................................75
Electrical...................................................................................................................101
Engine.......................................................................................................................117
Frame, Fenders, Running Board, Hood....................................................................169
Fuel Units.................................................................................................................185
Springs......................................................................................................................205
Steering Gear............................................................................................................223
Transmission and Universal Joint.............................................................................243
Wheels and Lubrication............................................................................................267
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HUDSON EIGHT SERVICE OPERATIONS MANUAL
AXLES
FRONT AXLE
Align Front Wheels............................................................................................................... 3
Inspect Front Axle Assembly........................................................................................... 4
Install Axle Assembly...................................................................................................... 5
Install Axle Center................................................................................................................ 6
Install Bearing (Spindle Pivot Pin)..................................................................................... 7
Install Drag Link................................................................................................................... 8
Install Spindle Assembly....................................................................................................... 9
Install Spindle Pivot Pin...................................................................................................... 10
Install Steering Ann........................................................................................................ 11
Install Tie Rod Assembly ....................................................................................................13
Install Tie Rod (only).......................................................................................................... 14
Rebush Spindles...................................................................................................................15
REAR AXLE
Adjust Axle Shaft End Play.................................................................................................16
Adjust Drive Gear and Pinion..............................................................................................17
Install Rear Axle Housing....................................................................................................19
Install Axle Shaft..................................................................................................................20
Install Differential Bearings.................................................................................................22
Install Differential Case.......................................................................................................23
Install Differential Carrier and Gear Set..............................................................................24
Install Differential Case Gears.............................................................................................25
Install Drive Gear.................................................................................................................26
Install Drive Pinion Bearings...............................................................................................27
Install Drive Gear and Pinion..............................................................................................28
Install Felt Washers (Rear Wheel Grease Retainer)............................................................29
Install Pinion Shaft Oil Seal................................................................................................30
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
HUDSON
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ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
Set front wheels in straight ahead driving position. Check front wheel Toe-in with a gauge. Toe-in
should be zero or range between that and one-eighth inch, with wheels in straight ahead position. Loosen tie
rod socket clamp bolts, both ends of tie rod. Turn tie rod to obtain proper adjustment. Tighten socket clamp
bolts.
Remarks
ALIGN FRONT WHEELS
Toe-in—0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1 °
Recommended tire pressure -
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-255 Aligning Fixture
Note: Right end of tie rod has right hand thread; left end of tie rod has left hand thread.
Suggestions: Before aligning, check wheel bearing adjustment Wheels should turn freely, run true,
and have no perceptible side movement. Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure. In case of
shimmy, increase pressure 5 to 8 pounds. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Toe-in—0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1 °
Recommended tire pressure—
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-161 Axle stand
HE-255 Wheel aligning fixture
HE-316 Spring clip wrench
HE-270 Camber and caster gauge
Raise front end of car. Try wheels for loose bearings. Wheels should turn freely but should have no perceptible
side play when grasped at the top and bottom. If play can be felt, determine whether it is in spindle pin bushings
or wheel bearings. Examine tie rod and drag link connections. Check axle caster and wheel camber with a
gauge. Also check wheel Toe-in with a gauge. See that. spring clips are tight, and that shock absorbers function
properly.
Remarks:
INSPECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
Suggestions:
Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement. Keep tires inflated to
proper pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure 5. to 8 pounds. Imperfect wheel balance may cause wheel tramp.
Examine all front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Shimmy may, be caused by excessive caster,
unbalanced wheels, worn king pins or bushings, low or unequal tire pressure.
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INSPECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
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ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove hub caps. Remove wheel nut cotter pins. Remove wheel nuts. Remove
wheels. Disconnect shock absorbers. Remove brake pull rods. Disconnect drag link front end. Remove spring
clips. Lower axle assembly. REPLACE axle assembly. Raise axle assembly. Replace spring clips. Replace
spring clip nuts. Connect shock absorbers. Connect drag link. Replace drag link ball nut. Connect brake pull
rods. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace wheel nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower front end
of car. Align wheels. Adjust brakes. Check axle caster.
Remarks:
Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes & Align Wheels)
Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes & Align Wheels)
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure—
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-162 Axle stands
HE-272 Hub cap wrench.
HE- 70 Bearing puller
HE-255 Wheel aligner
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
HE-278 Brake adjusting tool
HE-270 Caster gauge
HE-316 Spring clip wrench
Suggestions: Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure from
5 to 8 pounds. Loose front spring bolts may cause shimmy. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Ex-
amine all front end - bolts and connections for general tightness. Determine that brakes are not dragging
before trying to adjust wheel bearings.
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GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove hub caps. Remove wheel nut cotter pins. Remove wheel nuts.
Remove wheels. Disconnect shock absorbers. Disconnect brake pull rods. Disconnect tie rod from steering
arms. Remove drag link ball nut. Disconnect drag link (front end). Disconnect shock absorbers. Remove
spring clips. Lower front axle assembly. Remove cotter pins from bolt nuts holding dust shields to spindles.
Remove nuts. Remove, bolts. Remove dust shields and brake shoes. Remove spindle plugs. Remove spindle
plug gaskets. Remove spindle pivot pin locks. Remove spindle pivot pins. Remove spindle pivot bearings.
Remove spindles. Remove axle center. REPLACE axle center. Replace spindles. Replace pivot pin bearings.
Replace spindle pivot pins. Replace spindle plug gaskets. Replace spindle plugs. Replace dust. shields and
brake shoes. Replace bolts holding dust shields to spindles. Replace nuts. Replace cotter-pins. Raise axle
assembly. Replace spring clips. Connect shock absorbers. Connect drag link front end. Replace drag link ball
nut, Connect tie rod to steering arms. Connect brake pull rods. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts. Replace
wheel nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower car. Adjust brakes. Align wheels. Check axle caster.
Remarks:
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure -
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-162 Axle stands
HE-272 Hub cap wrench.
HE-70 Bearing puller
HE-255 Wheel aligner
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
HE-278 Brake adjusting tool
HE-270 Caster gauge
HE- 316 Spring clip wrench
Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes & Align Wheels)
Install Axle Assembly (Includes Adjust Brakes & Align Wheels)
Suggestions: Determine that brakes are not dragging before trying to adjust wheel bearings. Loose front
spring bolts may cause shimmy. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Keep tires inflated to recom-
mended pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure 5 to 8 pounds.
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ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
INSTALL BEARING (SPINDLE PIVOT PIN)
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure -
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-162 Axle stands
HE-272 Hub cap wrench
Suggestions: Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure from 5 to 8
pounds. Loose front spring bolts may cause shimmy. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Examine all front
end bolts and connections for general tightness. Wheels should run true.
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Raise front end of car. Remove hub cap. Remove wheel nut cotter pin. Remove wheel nut. Remove wheel.
Disconnectbrakepullrod.Removecotter-pinsfromboltsholdingdustshieldtospindle.Removenuts.Removebolts.
Remove dust shields and brake shoes from spindle. Remove spindle plugs. Remove spindle plug gaskets. Remove
spindle pivot pin lock. Remove spindle pivot pin. Remove spindle bearing. REPLACE spindle bearing. Replace
spindlepivot pin. Replacespindle pin lock.Replace - spindle pivotpin plug gaskets.Replace spindle pivotpin plugs.
Replace dust shield and brake shoes on spindle. Replace bolts holding dust shield to spindle. Replace nuts. Replace
cotter pins. Connect brake pull rod. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter Pin: Replace hub
cap. Lower front end of car.
Remarks:
INSTALL BEARING (SPINDLE PIVOT PIN)
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Remove drag
link oilers. Remove drag link boots. Remove cotter pins holding drag link plugs,. front
arid rear. :Remove drag link. plugs. Remove ball seats and springs. Remove drag link.
REPLACE
drag link.
Replace drag link ball springs and seats. Replace drag link plugs and cotter pins. Replace boots. Replace oilers.
Remarks:
INSTALL DRAG LINK
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure—
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-143 Screwdriver
Suggestions: Grease ball seats with cup grease before replacing boots. Examine for worn steering arm
balls and seats; and for broken ball seat springs. Examine all front end bolts and connections for general
tightness.
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INSTALL DRAG LINK
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HUDSON
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ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove hub cap. Remove wheel nut cotter pin. Remove wheel nut. Remove wheel.
Remove steering arm
nuts. Remove steering arm. Disconnect brake pull rod. Remove cotter pins from bolt nuts
holding dust shield to spindle. Remove
huts,
remove bolts. Remove dust shield and brake shoes. Remove
spindle plugs. Remove spindle plug gaskets. Remove spindle pivot pin lock. Remove spindle pivot pin.
Remove spindle pivot pin bearing. Remove spindle assembly.
REPLACE
spindle assembly. Replace spindle
pivot pin bearing. Replace spindle pivot pin. Replace spindle pivot pin lock. Replace spindle plug gaskets.
Replace spindle plugs. Replace dust shield and brake shoes. Replace bolts holding dust shield to spindle.
Replace nuts. Replace cotter pin. Connect brake pull rod. Replace steering arm and nuts. Replace wheel.
Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car. Check wheel
alignment.
INSTALL SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
INSTALL SPINDLE ASSEMBLY
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure—
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-161 Axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-70 Bearing puller
HE-225 Wheel aligner
Suggestions:
Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure from 5
to 8 pounds. Loose front spring bolts may cause shimmy. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Examine
all front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Wheels should run true.
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GREAT EIGHT
HUDSON
GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove wheel nut cotter pin. Remove wheel nut. Remove wheel. Disconnect
brake pull rod. Remove cotter pins from bolt nuts holding dust shield to spindle. Remove nuts. Remove bolts,
Remove dust shield and brake shoes Remove spindle plugs. Remove spindle plug gaskets. Remove spindle
pivot pin lock. Remove spindle pivot pin and bearing.
REPLACE
spindle pivot pin and bearing. Replace
spindle pivot pin lock. Replace spindle plug gaskets. Replace spindle plugs. Replace brake shoes and dust
shield. Replace bolts holding dust shields to spindle. Replace nuts. Replace cotter pins. Connect brake pull rod.
Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car.
Check front wheel alignment.
Remarks:
INSTALL SPINDLE PIVOT PIN
INSTALL SPINDLE PIVOT PIN
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure -
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
HE-161 Axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-225 Wheel aligner
Suggestions
: Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure from 5
to 8 pounds. Loose front spring bolts may cause shimmy. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Examine
all front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Wheels should run true.
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HUDSON
GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove hub cap, left wheel. Remove cotter pin and wheel nut. Remove
wheel. Remove cotter pins and nuts, steering arm to dust shield. Remove cotter pin and nut, drag link ball
to steering arm. Remove cotter pin and nut, tie rod ball to. steering arm. Remove steering arm. REPLACE
steering arm. Replace steering arm on dust shield. Replace nuts and cotter pins, steering arm to dust shield.
Reconnect drag link ball to steering arm. Replace nut and cotter pin. Reconnect tie rod ball to steering arm.
Replace nut and cotter pin. Lower front end of car. Check wheel alignment.
Remarks:
INSTALL STEERING ARM (LEFT)
INSTALL STEERING ARM (LEFT)
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
HE-161 Axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-225 Wheel aligner
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
Suggestions:
Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement. In case of
shimmy, increase tire pressure 5 to 8 pounds. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Loose front
spring bolts may cause shimmy. Examine front end bolts and connections for general tightness.
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HUDSON
GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove hub cap. Remove spindle cotter pin and wheel nut. Remove wheel. Remove
cotter pins (steering arm to dust shield nuts). Remove nuts. Remove cotter pin (tie rod ball nut). Remove tie
rod ball nut. Remove steering arm.
REPLACE
steering arm. Replace steering arm to dust shield nuts and
cotter pins. Connect tie rod ball to steering arm. Replace cotter pin. Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace
cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower car.
Remarks:
INSTALL STEERING ARM (RIGHT)
INSTALL STEERING ARM (RIGHT)
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
HE-161 Axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-225 Wheel aligner
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
Suggestions: Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement.
A good spindle arm gauge is of great advantage in checking for bent arm. In case of shimmy, increase
tire pressure 5 to 8. pounds. Examine front end bolts and connections for general tightness.
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HUDSON
GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove cotter pins and nuts, tie rod balls to steering arms, both ends. Remove tie
rod assembly.
REPLACE
tie rod assembly. Replace tie rod ball nuts, both ends. Replace tie rod ball nut cotter
pins, both ends. Lower front end of car. Check for proper wheel alignment. Align wheels. Be sure tie rod socket
clamp nuts are tight.
Remarks:
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Suggestions:
Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement. A good spindle
arm gauge is of great advantage in checking for bent arm. In case of shimmy, increase tire pressure 5 to 8
pounds. Examine front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Check shock absorbers for proper action.
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Toe-in—0 to 1 /8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Note: Right end of tie rod has right hand
thread. Left end of tie rod has left hand thread.
HE-225 Wheel aligner
HE-161 Axle stands
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
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HUDSON
GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of. car. Remove tie rod ball to steering arm cotter pins and nuts both ends. Remove, tie rod
assembly. Loosen tie rod socket clamp. nuts, both ends. Remove tie rod.
REPLACE
tie ro d
.
Do not tighten
socket clamps. Reconnect tie rod balls to steering arms. Tighten tie rod ball nuts and replace cotter pins.
Lower front end of car. Check wheels for proper alignment. Align wheels. Tighten socket clamp nuts.
Remarks::
Suggestions: Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement. In case of
shimmy, increase tire pressure 5 to 8 pounds. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Loose front spring
bolts may cause shimmy. Examine front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Check shock
absorbers for proper action.
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INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
INSTALL TIE ROD ASSEMBLY
Toe-in—0 to 1 /8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Note: The right end of tie rod has right
hand thread. The left end of tie rod has left
hand thread.
HE-225 Wheel aligner
HE-161 Axle stands
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
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HUDSON
GREAT EIGHT
ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise front end of car. Remove hub caps. Remove wheel nuts. Remove wheels. Disconnect brake pull
rods. Disconnect tie rod from steering arms. Disconnect drag link front end, Remove nuts and bolts holding
dust shields to spindles. Remove dust shields and brake shoes. Remove spindle plugs and gaskets. Remove
spindle pivot pin locks. Remove pivot pins. Remove pivot pin bearings. Remove spindle assemblies. Remove
spindle bushings.REPLACE spindle bushings. Burnish bushings. Replace spindle assemblies. Replace pivot
pin bearings. Replace pivot pins. Replace pivot pin locks. Replace spindle plug gaskets and plugs. Replace
dust shields and brake shoes. Replace dust shield bolts, nuts, and cotter pins. Connect tie rod. Connect brake
pull rods. Replace wheels. Replace wheel nuts and cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower front end of car.
Remarks:
INSTALL TIE ROD (ONLY)
INSTALL TIE ROD (ONLY)
Suggestions: Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement. In case of
shimmy, increase tire pressure 5 to 8 pounds. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Loose front spring
bolts may cause shimmy. Examine front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Check shock
absorbers for proper action.
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Toe-in—0 to 1 /8"'
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Note: Right end of tie rod has right hand thread.
Left end of tie rod has left hand thread.
HE-162 Axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-208 Spindle bushing remover
and inserter
HE-290 Spindle bushing burnisher
HE-255 Wheel aligner
HE-271 Tie rod ball puller
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HUDSON
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ADJUSTMENTS SPECIAL TOOLS
PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise rear end of car. Remove hub caps, both sides. Remove axle shaft cotter pins and nuts. Remove
wheels. Remove wheel bearing cap bolts. Remove wheel bearing caps. Remove or insert shims to adjust
bearings and equalize axle shafts.
REPLACE
bearing caps. Replace bearing cap bolts and tighten securely. Test
end play in axle shaft. If end play
is
not correct, remove bearing Caps and add or remove shims until end play
is from .005" to .010" when bearing caps are bolted up securely.
REPLACE
wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts.
Replace axle shaft nut cotter pins. Replace hub caps. Lower rear end of car.
Remarks:
ADJUST AXLE SHAFT END PLAY
ADJUST AXLE SHAFT END PLAY
Axle shaft end play—. 005 "-.010"
Shafts should turn freely after adjustment.
Note: Removal or addition of shims should be
made on both sides in order to preserve axle shaft
alignment and prevent interference of brake drums
and brackets.
HE-163 Rear axle stand
H-272 Hub cap wrench
H-311 Wheel puller .
HE-113 Axle shaft nut wrench
HE-320 Dial indicator
HE-309 Wheel puller wrench
Suggestions: Insufficient end play causes excessive wear of axle shaft buttons. Dry axle shaft
buttons often cause squeaks. A small amount of grease between the buttons will prevent this condition.
A squeak may also be caused by axle shaft rubbing against rivet on inside of housing. Tighten wheel nut
securely to prevent click when starting.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
Raise rear end of car. Remove hub caps. Remove wheels. Remove axle shafts. Disconnect propeller shaft at
rear flange. Remove carrier and gear set assembly and mount in carrier stand on bench. Test pinion shaft end
play. Remove cotter pin and nut holding companion flange to pinion shaft. Pull flange from pinion shaft.
Remove pinion shaft housing from carrier. Remove pinion shaft. Add or remove shims to adjust bearing.
REPLACE pinion shaft in housing. Replace companion flange. Replace pinion shaft nut and tighten securely.
Test pinion shaft end play. If not correct, again disassemble and add or remove shims. Pinion should have no
end play when flange nut is tight; and should exert a drag when turned by hand. Replace flange nut cotter pin.
Replace pinion shaft housing on carrier, using correct shim thickness so that back face of pinion teeth is flush
with outside face of drive gear teeth. Adjust drive gear as follows: Remove bearing adjusting nut locks. Turn
adjusting nuts, to right or left (being careful to turn each nut the same amount) until correct mesh of gear and
pinion is secured. There should be from .006" to .008" backlash. REPLACE adjusting nut locks and clamp
bolts. Replace carrier and gear assembly in axle housing. Connect propeller shaft. Replace axle shafts.
Replace bearing caps and shims. Replace wheels. Replace axle shaft nuts and cotter pins. Replace hub caps.
Lower car. Lubricate axle.
Remarks:
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ADUSTMENTS
Pinion bearing—Pinion should have no end play
and should exert a drag when turned by hand.
Drive gear bearing - Remove all end play in
bearing; then tighten each adjusting nut one
notch.
Back lash—.006"-.008"
Axle shaft end play—.005"-.010"
Axle oil capacity—4 lbs.
SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-163 Rear axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-113 Axle shaft nut wrench
h—311 Wheel puller
HE-275 Rear axle carrier stand
HE-48 Flange puller
HE-2 74 Bearing adjusting nut wrench
HE-292 Pinion carrier puller
HE-309 Wheel puller wrench
Suggestions: Tighten and lock pinion shaft nut securely to maintain bearing adjustment. Tighten axle
shaft nuts securely to prevent wheel click when starting. It is advisable to road test car after repairs are
completed.
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ADJUST DRIVE GEAR AND PINION (Includes Removing Carrier
ADJUST DRIVE GEAR AND PINION (Includes Removing Carrier
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