Hudson 1936 Six, Руководство пользователя

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O W N E R ’ S M A N U A L 3 1
It is necessary that the thickness of shims at each rear wheel be approximately
the same, so when adjusting remove a thin shim from each side and repeat, if
necessary, until only a slight amount of play is evident. Be sure the axle shafts
turn freely before building up.
Caution
Under no condition should a knockout type puller be used to remove a wheel
hub or the end of the axle shaft struck a heavy blow.
Lubrication
An oil must be used that will withstand the
pressures developed between the gear teeth
and also flow freely to enter the smaller
clearances and circulate through the pas-
sages to the pinion bearings. These qualities
can be obtained in a heavy-bodied gear oil of
S. A. E. 110 E. P. viscosity for summer and
S. A. E. 90 E. P. for winter.
The oil should always be kept to the level
of the filler plug (A), Figure 11. Drain the oil
and replace with three pounds (or pints) of
fresh oil with change of season.
The wheel bearings are lubricated with
wheel bearing grease. The bearings should each be packed with one and one-half
ounces of grease every 5,000 miles. In order to insert this grease the wheels and
wheel bearing caps must be removed, as described under wheel bearing adjust-
ment.
FRONT AXLE AND SPRING SUSPENSION
The front axle is of the Elliott type, see Figure 12, the center section being a
heavy drop forging of high quality carbon steel. The steering spindles, which are
drop-forged molybdenum alloy steel, are attached to the axle center with alloy
steel spindle pins mounted in hardened steel bushings with ball bearings to carry
the thrust on the end of the pin.
Each wheel is mounted on two taper roller bearings. The tie rod ends are of the
ball bearing type for frictionless control.
The axle is attached to the chassis frame by two torque arms (A) which insure
accurate positioning of the axle, and relieves the front springs of all loads other
than that of supporting the weight of the car. The torque arms are attached to the
frame through large rubber bushings to absorb road shock.
The springs are mounted on bearings (B) which permit free turning on the axle
center and each end of the spring is attached to the frame through shackles (C).
This permits unrestricted spring action for a smoother ride under all road condi-
tions.
All points requiring lubrication are equipped with pressure fittings except the
wheel bearings.
Figure 11