Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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TRANSMISSION SECTION
(STANDARD TRANSMISSION)
"HORNET" SERIES
The transmissions are supplied with or without
the overdrive unit (as optional equipment).
The "Hornet" and "Wasp" Series are equipped
with torque tube drive. The "Rambler" Series is
equipped with Hotchkiss drive.
"HORNET" SERIES
TRANSMISSION REMOVAL
To remove the transmission, disconnect the brake
tube bracket that is fastened to the underside of
the body; then disconnect the torque tube at the
rear of the transmission.
Disconnect the hand brake cable at the bell
crank and the brake cable housing at the bell
crank bracket. Then move the rear axle to the rear
to remove the front universal joint from the
transmission main shaft. Disconnect the speedom-
eter cable and shifter rods and if overdrive
equipped, disconnect the wires at the solenoid
and the overdrive cable at the lever.
When removing the transmission from the car,
care must be taken not to damage the transmission
clutch shaft. Always use two guide-pins (Tool
J-1434) in place of the two upper cap screws so
the transmission clutch shaft will slide out far
enough to clear the clutch pilot bearing and
clutch disc.
DISASSEMBLING THE TRANSMISSION
With the transmission assembly completely drained
of its lubricant and set up in a transmission
stand, remove the case cover noting the stamping
marked "FRONT" on both the cover and the gasket.
Removing the Clutch Shaft Assembly
After removing the front bearing cap, remove
the clutch shaft snap ring and the bearing lock
ring (Fig. 1).
FIGURE 1— Use Snap Ring Plier s to Remove
the Snap Ring
The front bearing can be removed from the clutch
shaft by using bearing puller (J-1298N),
together with a thrust yoke (J-3042) to prevent
damage to the synchronizer clutch (Fig. 2).
The oil slinger, being a free fit on the
clutch shaft, can then be removed.
Loosen the rear bearing cap bolts and move
main shaft and bearing cap to the rear about
3/4". Then by lowering the front end of the
clutch shaft and raising athe rear end over the
1955 "Hornet" Standard Transmission and Rear Bearing Cap Extension