Hudson 1955 Rambler, Техническое и сервисное руководство

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DISASSEMBLING THE AUTOMATIC
TRANSMISSION SHIFTING
MECHANISM
"Hornet" and "Wasp" Series
Remove the horn blowing parts and remove the
steering wheel. Then remove the gear shift lever
knob and lever.
Remove the screw retaining the selector
pointer light shroud to the jacket tube, and raise
the shroud from the tube (Fig. 21) . Disconnect
the light socket, wire, and bulb assembly to
remove the shroud.
FIGURE 21— Removing the Shift Selector
Pointer Light Shroud
Remove the bearing retainer from the jacket
tube. If directional signal equipped, remove the
two screws that hold the directional signal
switch to the bearing retainer prior to removing
the retainer.
Slide the rubber grommet up on the steering
jacket tube and fold the floor mat toward the
center of the floor; then slide the rubber
insulator pad to the rubber grommet.
Remove the brake pedal opening cover mounting
screws. Disconnect the brake pedal and move the
cover from the brake pedal rod (Fig. 22).
Disconnect the transmission control rod by
removing the cotter pin and lifting the rod out
of the operating lever (Fig. 23).
Disconnect the starter switch rod from the
operating shaft lever.
On the "Hornet" Series, remove the upper and
lower front bolts from the steering gear housing
and side sill. Loosen the lower rear bolt about
two turns but do not remove (Fig. 24). On the
"Wasp" Series, remove the three upper bolts and
loosen the lower bolt. This will permit the jacket
tube to be lowered for removal of the shifting
mechanism.
Disconnect the jacket tube bracket at the
instrument panel, and lower the jacket tube and
steering gear assembly to provide clearance for
the gear shift housing at the opening in the floor.
1. Upper Attaching Bolt
2. Lower Front Attaching Bolt
3. Lower Rear Attaching Bolt
FIGURE 24— Location of Steering Gear Housing
to Side Sill Bolts "Hornet" Series
SHIFTING SYSTEM 9
FIGURE 22— Removing Brake Pedal and
Opening Cover
FIGURE 23— Remove the Cotter Key and
Control Rod from the Shift Lever