Hudson 1938 Terraplane, Руководство пользователя

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O W N E R' S M A N U A L 57
Wheel Position
To raise or lower steering wheel to suit the requirements of the driver, loosen three
gear housing bolt nuts (A) (one not shown), Figure 48, as well as steering column
bracket nuts under the instrument panel. Set wheel in desired position, insert or
remove shims and tighten column bracket nuts. Turn steering wheel to right and left
to align gear on frame and tighten frame bracket nuts.
After this operation has been completed, the drag link should be readjusted to obtain
proper steering gear high point setting.
When the steering gear is adjusted to the high point, the flat spot on the serrated end
of the main column tube should be pointing straight down. The position of the flat
spot may be determined by removing the horn button and observing the groove
machined in the top of the column tube, directly in line with the flat spot.
SPRINGS AND SHOCK ABSORBERS
Long, semi-elliptic type springs, controlled through the use of four direct-acting,
self-compensating shock absorbers, assure easy riding qualities under all driving
conditions.
Springs
The spring leaves are lubricated with a viscous chassis lubricant and are protected
against road dirt and water by spring covers.
Spring shackles and pivot bolts are provided with lubrication fittings which should
be lubricated every 1,000 miles. See Lubrication Chart attached to front cover for
fitting positions.
Front and rear spring "U" bolt nuts should be checked periodically and tightened, if
necessary, to maintain proper alignment of springs in relation to their position on the
axles.
Shock Absorbers
The two front shock absorbers are mounted at the top on two large taper rubber
grommets, assembled over a stud projecting from the front fender support bracket.
The stud at the lower end of the shock absorber passes through an
eye
in the front
axle center. The shock absorber is mounted at this location on two large rubber
cushions.
The rear shock absorbers are attached at the top to a bracket riveted to the rear axle
cross member by means of a bolt which passes through two large taper rubber
grommets. The lower ends of the shock absorbers are mounted on drop- forged studs,
supported by the rear spring clips, and are mounted on two large taper rubber grom-
mets.