Hudson 1948 - 1952, Service Manual

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WHEELS AND TIRES 16 - 5
Stand wheel in upright position with inner bead in rim
well. Apply liquid soap around both sides of rim. Insert both
tire tools between bead and rim and pry tire out of rim.
MOUNTING TIRES
Coat both beads of tire with liquid soap to help slide them
over the rim. Inflate tube just enough to round it out, then
insert it in the tire. Place the tire on the wheel, carefully
guiding valve stem into the hole in the rim. Push the inner
bead over the rim and into well at valve stem and force
balance of bead over the rim. It may be necessary to force a
small remaining portion of the bead over the rim with the
tire tool.
Insert the tire tool between outer bead and rim at a point
opposite the valve stem and work bead over the rim. Leave
tool in place and work other tool around bead and force
remainder of the bead over the rim.
BE CAREFUL NOT
TO DAMAGE THE TUBE WITH THE TOOL.
Inflate tire slowly, carefully checking beads to see that
they both are seating properly on the rim. The tire may be
centered by bouncing it a few times. Inflate tires to recom-
mended pressure, 26 lbs. front and 24 lbs. rear.
TIGHTENING WHEEL HUB BOLTS
Whenever a wheel has been removed it is important to
make certain all wheel hub bolts are securely tightened
before releasing car. Tighten to 60-65 lbs. torque. Tighten
hub bolts equally while the wheel is clear of the floor, then
lower car t o floor and check hub bolts again and tighten to
specified torque. All hub bolts are right hand thread.
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