H U D S O N E I G H T
A D J U S T M E N T
Front Wheel Bearings
The adjustment of the front wheel bearings is impor-
tant, as it affects braking and steering, as well as the free
running of the car.
To adjust the front wheel bearings, jack up the front
wheel, remove the inner and outer hub caps and with-
draw cotter key holding nut "B." Tighten nut "B" until a
slight drag is felt when turning the wheel slowly by
hand. Loosen the nut just sufficiently to permit the wheel
to turn freely, insert cotter key and replace hub caps.
Rear Wheel Bearings
To adjust rear wheel bearings, jack up rear of car and
remove both rear wheels. (See page 31 for method of remov-
ing wheels.) Remove wheel hubs as described under "Rear
Wheel Bearings." (See page 22.)
Unscrew four screws holding grease deflector "A" and
remove deflector. Remove four screws from bearing cap "B"
and remove cap. By reducing the number of shims under the
cap, the end play of the axle shaft is decreased, and the
installation of additional shims increases the end play.
Total end play between the axle shafts should be from .004" to .010", which amount is
perceptible when pulling the axle shaft in and out.
Approximately the same thickness of shims should be used under each bear, ing cap so that
the brake drums will be evenly spaced from the brake dust shields.
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