Hudson 1955 Rambler, Technical & Service Manual

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FRONT SUSPENSION-
STEERING GEAR SECTION
FRONT SUSPENSION
The front suspension is an independent linked
parallelogram type. The left or right assemblies
may be removed as well as the complete assembly
for bench overhaul.
The coil springs are located between the upper
seats of the steering spindle support and a seat
in the wheelhouse panel.
FIGURE 1— Front Suspension Assembly
"Hornet" and "Wasp" Series
FIGURE 2— Front Suspension Assembly
"Rambler" Series
STABILIZER BAR
"Hornet" Series
The greater weight of this series requires the use
of a front stabilizer bar to provide complete
control of body roll.
FRONT COIL SPRINGS Spring Removal—
"Hornet" and "Wasp" Series
The front coil spring may be removed using two
front coil spring compressors J-5224.
Remove the two rebound bumpers from the upper
control arms and raise the front end of the car to
permit the spring to extend to its full rebound
position. The coils will then be sufficiently
separated to facilitate installing the compressor
tools.
Install the upper section of one compressor on the
highest coil of the spring and the lower section
of the other compressor on the lowest coil (Fig.
3).
FIGURE 3— Installing Compressor Tools on Coil
Spring—"Hornet" and "Wasp" Series
Lower the front end of the car to partially
compress the spring with car weight; however,
maintain support under the front end. Install the
remaining sections of the compressors enclosing
2