Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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ASSEMBLING THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
MECHANISM
"Hornet" and "Wasp" Series
Place the gear shift operating shaft housing in
a vise. Apply lubriplate to the bronze fulcrum
and install to index with the seat in the bear-
ing end of the housing (Fig. 30).
FIGURE 30— Index the Rounded Edge of the
Fulcrum with the Seat in the
Bearing Housing
Install the lower spring and retainer in the
bearing housing (Fig. 31 I.
FIGURE 31— Install the Lower Spring
in the Bearing Housing
With the lower spring in position in the bearing
housing, compress the spring enough to install
the operating lever and upper spring (Fig. 32).
FIGURE 32— Install the Operating Lever and
Upper Spring
The bearing housing assembly is now complet-
ed. Place it in the lower end of the jacket tube
(Fig. 33) and install one of the metal screws
just finger tight to hold the housing in
position.
FIGURE 33— Install the Bearing Housing on the
Lower End of the Jacket Tube
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