Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION 12 - 13
EXCESSIVE PLAY IN
STEERING SYSTEM
CAUSE:
1. Steering gear or steering connections either adjusted too
loose or worn.
2. Steering spindle bearings worn.
3. Front wheel bearings incorrectly adjusted or worn.
REMEDY:
Refer to the respective sections of this manual for correc-
tions of the above conditions.
STEERING ERRATIC WITH
BRAKES APPLIED
CAUSE:
1. Low or unequal tire pressure.
2. Brakes incorrectly o r unevenly adjusted.
3. Oil soaked brake lining.
4. Coil springs weak.
5. Insufficient or uneven caster.
REMEDY:
1. Inflate tires.
2. Adjust brakes.
3. Replace lining. (Use genuine Hudson brake lining).
4. Replace springs or shim as necessary.
5. Steering spindle o r spindle support bent. Refer to Figures
20 and 21.
CAR PULLS TO ONE SIDE
CAUSE:
1. Low or uneven tire pressure.
2. Oil soaked brake lining.
3. Shock absorbers not functioning or only partly operating.
4. Wheel bearings adjusted too tight.
5. Incorrect toe-in, unequal caster, or camber.
6. Coil springs sag.
7. Rear axle shifted.
8. Front frame bent or broken.
9. Front stabilizer not centralized.
REMEDY:
1. Inflate tires.
2. Replace brake lining.
3. Check shock absorbers for lack of fluid.
4. Check wheels for binding with front wheels off the floor.
Adjust the bearings and lubri-
5. Correct caster, camber, and toe-in. Check steering spin-
dle, spindle support, or steering arm to determine if these
parts are damaged. Refer to Figures 20 and 21.
6. Check riding height and replace springs if necessary.
Refer to Figure 6.
7. Check rear spring clips and tighten as necessary. Rear
spring center bolt should be checked to determine that it is
not sheared. A distance from the rear spring pivot bolt
to axle housing should be checked. This distance should be
the same on both sides.
8. Check frame for breakage and proper alignment.
9. Adjust and tighten front stabilizer arms.
SCUFFED TIRES
CAUSE:
1. Tires incorrectly inflated.
2. Incorrect toe -in or incorrect toe-out on turns.