Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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REAR AXLE 11 - 11
FIGURE 24
2. Place front drive pinion bearing shims and cone in carrier
and insert oil slinger.
NOTE: It is important if shims are removed from both
ends of the drive pinion that each set should be kept
separate and reassembled in their original location, in
order that proper bearing adjustment is maintained.
Front bearing shims are available in .002", .003", and
.004" thickness and should be selected to give the correct
bearing resistance torque.
3. Install drive pinion bearing oil seal, using tool T-2639 as
shown in Figure 18.
NOTE: When Installing drive pinion bearing oil seal, use
care, and be certain that the leather is in good condition
-- soft and pliable, soak thoroughly in SAE 20 engine oil
prior to Installation.
4. Install rear bearing shims (.002" and .003" thick) on the
drive pinion shaft. See Note.
5. Slide rear bearing over pinion shaft with taper facing toward the
front. Using rear pinion bearing replacer J-2643, seat bearing
on pinion shaft, against shims. Figure 25.
6. Install bearing spacer.
FIGURE 25
7. Install drive pinion and assembled parts in position in the
carrier, inserting the forward end of the drive pinion thru
shims, front bearing cone, oil slinger and oil seal.
8. Install companion flange on the drive pinion shaft, and
assemble pinion shaft nut and washer.
FIGURE 26
9. Holding companion flange with flange hold-ing tool, J-2637 as
shown in Figure 26, tighten pinion shaft nut with a torque
wrench, to 200 foot pounds. Drive pinion shaft bearing
resistance torque should then equal 17 to 32 inch pounds,
Figure 27.