Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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8 - 4 TRANSMISSION
LUBRICATION
When transmission and gears are free of all lubricant,
2-1/4 pints are required to bring level up to full. When
drained and refilled, 2 pints are required. The correct
lubricant is an S.A.E. 90 E.P. for summer or temperatures
above 32°F. and an S.A.E. 80 E.P. for winter - - or temper-
atures below 32°F.
TRANMISSION REMOVAL
FROM CAR
1. Remove front seat cushion, and remove the four bolts
attaching the bottom of front seat frame to seat track.
Remove two screws attaching seat adjusting lever to
seat frame and remove seat back from car.
2. Disconnect accelerator pedal at accelerator rod and
remove foot brake pedal rod from brake lever.
3. Pull the steering column hole rubber grommet up out
of the way and remove the floor mat.
4. Remove Hudson Weather Control blower unit held by
4 screws (2 each side).
5. Disconnect the front universal joint at transmission.
Loosen bolt attaching center bearing support bracket
and move propeller shaft rearward to clear transmis-
sion companion flange.
NOTE: Use tape or rubber band to hold needle bearings
in position.
6. Disconnect the clutch pedal lever return spring and
remove the two clutch cross shaft bracket.
7. Remove the clutch control link clevis pin and unhook
clevis.
8. Remove shifter shaft outer lever, nut and washer; this
will disconnect the linkage connecting the Gear Shift
to the transmission.
9. Remove 2 screws and remove flywheel guard from
bottom of clutch housing and remove the two engine
rear mounting bolts and nuts at #3 crossmember.
10. Jack up rear end of engine about 1/2" off the frame.
CAUTION: Place a block of wood under head of jack to
prevent damage to the oil pan.
11. Disconnect speedometer cable at transmission and In-
stall wood plug.
12. Remove the two top screws holding clutch housing to
engine and plate and Install two headless screws or
studs to support the transmission until the balance of
the screws are removed.
13. Remove breather pipe bracket from clutch housing and
bolt attaching breather pipe and rear tappet cover.
14. Pull transmission and clutch housing back towards the
rear and up through the floor opening. Hoist J-1502 will
be helpful in handling the assembly.
DISASSEMBLY OF
TRANSMISSION
NOTE: Refer to the Overdrive Section for removal of
overdrive unit on cars so equipped. Unless otherwise
specified, all reference numbers in text are illustrated in
Figures 1 and 2.
1. Remove the six screws that hold clutch housing to the
transmission case and detach the clutch housing and
attached clutch throwout shaft, yoke, sleeve and bearing
assembly from the transmission.
2. Remove drain plug at bottom of case and drain lubricant.
Place case assembly in Holding Fixture 7-1584 and bolt
securely at front end of case with two clutch housing cap
screws, Figure 3.
FIGURE 3