Hudson 63 1936, Mechanical Procedure Manual

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steering wheel to middle of its travel with trade marked spoke
pointing down. Front wheels should be straight ahead. If wheels
are not straight ahead, see pages 9 and 10 for adjustment of drag
link.
38. Install starting motor. 11934-5 and 6 models.)
39. Reconnect wires at starting motor terminal and solenoid
and reconnect battery cable to negative battery terminal. (1934-5
and 6 models.)
40. Replace engine sod pan 11937 models).
Disassembling Worm and Sector Gear
41. Remove three cover nuts (A), Figure 1601, and jam nut
(E) and eccentric adjusting sleeve (F).
42. Withdraw housing cover and sector shaft.
43. Remove nuts on studs holding worm shaft upper bearing
cover to housing.
44. Remove cover and shims and withdraw main tube and
worm, drawing with it upper bearing spacer, race and bearing.
45. Remove lower bearing cage.
46. Inspect all parts.
(a) Bearing rollers and races must not show pits or wear.
(b) Bearing races on worm must not be worn. (a) Pressure faces of worm should be polished but show no
irregular wear.
(b) Sector teeth should be polished but show no irregular
wear.
(c) Sector shaft must not be scored.
(d) Sector shaft bearings must not be scored, and must fit
sector shaft without appreciable radial looseness.
(g) The main tube must be straight.
NOTE: All worn or damaged parts should be replaced with
new ones. The used worm can be fitted to a new main tube,
but if a new worm is needed a new main tube must also be
installed. Never remove a worm from a main tube as it cannot
again be pressed on the used tube and held securely.
Reassembling and Adjusting Worm and Sector Steering Gear
47. Press worm lower bearing cup in housing.
48. Lubricate worm lower bearing cage with gear oil and
put in place.
49. Put worm and main tube assembled in place, following
with upper bearing cage (well lubricated) bearing cup and
spacer.
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Figure 1601