H U D S O N E I G H T
A D J U S T M E N T
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Steering Gear
The bearings on the steering gear
worm shaft are preloaded by the
pressure of a spring located between
the outer race of the upper bearing
and cover plate. This spring pressure
prevents development of end play in
the worm, so that no adjustment is
necessary to take care of normal
wear.
To remove side play in cross shaft:
The adjustment for cross shaft "F" is
on the opposite end to that shown in
the illustration. Loosen the lock nut
and with a screwdriver turn the adjust-
ing screw down as tightly as possible,
then back up slightly. Tighten lock nut.
To remove play in mesh of worm and
cross shaft sector: Locate wheels in straight-ahead position, disconnect drag
link from steering arm and shake arm to determine the amount of play.
Loosen four stud nuts (1/1 turn only). Turn eccentric sleeve "C" to right or
clockwise direction only in gradual stages, noting result by shaking steering
arm at each step and using care at last stage to turn sleeve just sufficiently to
remove play and no further. Securely tighten cover stud nuts "D."
To change position of steering wheel to suit requirements of driver: It is
necessary to loosen frame bracket stud nuts "E," as well as cowl bracket nut
under cowl, then set steering wheel at desired position.
Keep the steering column to dash clamp bolt, the cross shaft nut "G" and
the frame stud nuts "E" tight.
Battery
Periodically disconnect terminals "A"
from the battery. Clean thoroughly, coat
with vaseline, replace and tighten securely.
Battery must be kept securely fastened in
tray. Tighten at "B."
Inspect battery liquid at least every two
weeks in warm weather (required less fre-
quently in cooler weather) and add distilled
water at openings "C" to cover plates if
necessary.
