Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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11 - 6 REAR AXLE
2. Remove hub and drum by means of hub puller J-736 as
shown in Figure 8. (Do not strike the end of the axle shaft
to loosen the hub because of possible damage to the
bearing and the center drive shaft thrust spacer).
FIGURE 8
3. Remove nuts and lockwashers which hold the rear wheel
bearing adjusting cap and oil seal assembly to the back-
ing plate and axle housing.
4. Remove adjusting cap and oil seal assembly and shims.
NOTE: It is important if shims are to be removed from
both sides of the axle, that each set should be kept sepa-
rate, and reassembled in their original location, in order
that proper bearing adjustment is maintained. If an axle
shaft, bearing, carrier or housing is to be replaced by
another part, the axle shaft and play should be checked
and corrected.
5. Remove axle shaft and wheel bearing, using axle shaft
puller J-352. See Figure 9.
FIGURE 9
6. Remove bearing from axle shaft, using bearing remover
J-358 - H - 1 Holder and J-2641 Adapter, Figure 10.
FIGURE 10
7. Remove axle shaft inner oil seal, using tool J-943. See
Figure 11.
NOTE : It is advisable to replace old oil seals with new
seals in order to prevent leakage.