Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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4 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL
FIGURE 6—Removing the Main Shaft
Snap Ring
The Synchro-Clutch Assembly
Remove the synchro-clutch assembly. The bronze
friction rings may be removed with the clutch
shaft and second speed gear (Fig. 7).
FIGURE 7—Removing the Synchro-Clutch
Assembly
The hub section and the outer ring of the
synchronizer clutch assembly are matched and
lapped when fabricated by the manufacturer and
are marked accordingly. The etching marks will
correspond when properly assembled (Fig. 8)
insuring smooth sliding action during shifting
into second and third speed.
The Second Speed, Low, and Reverse
Sliding Gears
The second speed, low, and reverse sliding gears
can now be removed by sliding them off the front
end of the main shaft (Figs. 9 and 10).
FIGURE 8— Transmission Synchronizer Unit
Etching Marks
FIGURE 10— Removing the Low and
Reverse Gear
The Rear Bearing and Bearing Cap
Remove the snap ring from the rear bearing cap
(Fig. 11). To remove the main shaft and bearing,
FIGURE 9— Removing the Second Speed Gear