Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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OVERDRIVE 17
this ring. Then install the bearing outer snap
ring (Fig. 37).
1. Snap Ring
FIGURE 37— Install a Snap Ring on Each Side
of the Overdrive Rear Bearing
Reinstalling the Shift Shaft
and Overdrive Case
Install the shift shaft oil seal, shift shaft,
shifting lever, and the shifter rod spring in
the overdrive case. Then remove the bolt
holding the bearing adapter to the transmis-
sion case, and work the overdrive case onto
the overdrive assembly. Remove plate adjacent
to speedometer opening and insert a long punch
through the opening to guide the shifter rod
through the spring and case.
Install the stud spacer to maintain case
alignment and replace the cap screws. Tighten
securely.
Push the shift shaft into the case so that
the operating cam will engage with the slot
in the shift rod. Then install the lock pin
to hold the shaft in position.
NOTE: Inspect the operation of the
shift lever as follows: With the lever
against the machined stop on the boss
of the case, a slight free movement
with no tension should be evident.
Excessive movement with no tension
indicates that the shift rod is
binding in the case.
Finally, tighten the solenoid cap screws.
Completing the Reassembly
of the Overdrive
Install the main shaft snap ring. This snap
ring is supplied in .087", .090", .093",
.096", and .100" thicknesses. Use the largest
size possible to prevent end play (Fig. 38).
NOTE: In some overdrive units, an
overdrive main shaft spacer (steel
washer) is used. This spacer is
installed between the rear bearing and
snap ring on the main shaft.
1. Snap Ring
FIGURE 38— Use Snap Ring Pliers to Install
the Snap Ring
Then install the oil seal adapter and oil
seal (the "Wasp" Series oil seal is installed
in the overdrive case). Use Tool J-1354 oil
seal installing tool for the "Hornet" and
"Wasp" Series (Fig. 39) ; J-4485 on the
"Rambler" Series.
1. Tool J-1354
FIGURE 39— Install the Oil Seal
Now install the governor. Then install the
torque tube adapter on the overdrive case.
LUBRICATION OF THE OVERDRIVE
Check the lubricant level of the transmission
and overdrive every 1,000 miles. Transmission
and overdrive units should be filled to the
drain plug level on the right side of both
units.
Drain and clean twice a year, or every
10,000 miles, using only flushing oils. Do not
use gasoline, kerosene. steam, etc.