Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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18 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL
Now install the second speed gear and the
synchroclutch assembly on the main shaft. Then
install the snap ring.
When the synchro-clutch hub is pressed tight
against the snap ring, there should be a .003"
to .010" clearance between the second speed
gear and the shoulder of the main shaft.
Installing the Clutch Shaft Assembly
Insert the thirteen clutch shaft bearings in
the clutch shaft. A coat of lubriplate will hold
them in position. Then install the front
friction ring and the clutch shaft on the main
shaft (Fig. 53).
FIGURE 53— Installing the Clutch Shaft
Now move the main shaft rear bearing into
the transmission case and align the shifter
forks and gears guiding the end of the main
shaft into its bearing in the clutch shaft (Fig.
54).
FIGURE 54— Guide the End of the Main Shaft
Into Its Bearing in the Clutch Shaft
FIGURE 50— Installing Reverse Idler Gear
FIGURE 51— Install the Lock Plate in the
Grooves in the Countershaft and
Reverse Idler Shaft
FIGURE 52— Place the First and Reverse
Sliding Gear on the Main Shaft