Hudson 1955 Rambler, Техническое и сервисное руководство

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22 TECHNICAL SERVICE MANUAL
Always check the connection at the rear axle and
body bracket. Looseness at these points can
produce noise and body sway.
FIGURE 50—Rear Axle Track Bar
UNIVERSAL JOINTS
Universal Joint Disassembly
The four end bearings or roller retainers are held
in yoke ends by snap rings.
The snap rings are removed by securing the
joint in a vise and using a hammer and punch.
The "Rambler" Series 108" wheelbase equipped
with a two piece shaft uses two types of propeller
shafts. The Spicer type universal joint cups are
held in place by a snap ring behind the cup. The
snap rings can be removed with a screw driver.
After the snap rings have been removed, the
assembly should be placed on parallels or in a
vise as shown in Figure 51 with the trunnions of
the cross resting on the parallels or vise jaws.
By striking the suspended yoke with a soft hammer,
the yoke member will be driven down to a point
where it contacts the cross. This will leave the
end bearing protruding.
1. Trunnions 2. End Bearings
FIGURE 51— Removing End Bearing From
the Yoke
Carefully clamp the projecting end bearing in
a vise and then strike the yoke member with a soft
hammer until the bearings are completely re-
leased. The end bearings should be a tight press
fit in the yoke.
Universal Joint Assembly
Install cross in yoke and partially assemble end
bearings with new cork seal washers in place. Rest
one of the end bearings on a flat plate as shown
in Figure 52 and drive on the other end bearing
with a soft hammer.
FIGURE 52— Assembling End Bearings to Yoke
When both end bearings are approximately
flush with the outside of the yoke, the snap
rings are installed.
Always use new snap rings and make sure that
they are securely seated in the grooves of the
end bearings. After both snap rings are in
place, support the cross in a vise as shown in
Figure 53 and tap yoke lightly with a soft hammer
1. Snap Rings
FIGURE 53— Installing Snap Rings