Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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14 - 6 SPRINGS, SHOCK ABSORBERS, & STABILIZERS
Noise that may develop in the rubber grommets can be
eliminated by replacing the grommets, and if the fit is tight,
use a small quantity of liquid soap at assembling.
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL:
1. Jack up car and remove wheel.
2. Remove nut, palnut, and rubber bushing at the top of the
shock absorber.
NOTE: Use an offset screwdriver to prevent the stem
from turning and a 9/16" open end wrench to remove the
nut.
3. Remove the two cap screws holding the shock absorber
lower support plate to the lower support arm.
4. Turn the shock absorber a quarter turn and remove.
NOTE: To install, reverse procedure of removal., Check
condition of grommets.
REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
REMOVAL :
1. Remove lower stud nut and washer at rear spring clip
plate.
2. Remove upper mounting bolt, nut and flat washers.
3. Remove shock absorber.
NOTE: To install reverse procedure of removal.
Shock absorber inspection procedure is as follows:
1. Remove units from car.
2. Check condition of grommets and replace if worn.
3. Mount shock absorber in a vise being careful that the
larger tube is at the upper end. Move up and down by
hand. After six or eight strokes, the unit should be
primed. A noticeable la g or lack of resistance is an
indication of a faulty unit which should be replaced.
FIGURE 6
FRONT LATERAL STABILIZER
Stabilizer control is by a specially designed bar which is
attached to the frame side members. The ends of the bar are
directed toward the rear to form lever arms.
The lever arms are attached to the stabilizer bar connec-
tors which in turn are attached to the lower support arm.
The stabilizer is mounted in rubber bushings, and requires
no lubrication.
REMOVAL :
1. Remove nuts and lockwashers from bottom of stabilizer
connectors.
2. Remove two bolts from brackets to frame (each side) and
remove stabilizer.
NOTE: To install reverse procedure of removal and make
sure the stabilizer bar is properly centralized.
FIGURE 7