Hudson Terraplane Special 1935, Руководство пользователя

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OWNER'S MANUAL 34
The worms are cut in a manner which gives a minimum clearance with the
sector or roller in the straight ahead position and increased clearance on turns.
This gives maximum control and assures freedom from binding even after exten-
sive use which, on conventional gears, makes it impossible to get proper clearance
without binding on extreme turns due to maximum wear coming in the straight
ahead position.
Adjustment
The main or worm shaft is carried on
two taper roller bearings which are
maintained in proper adjustment by
spring pressure which is properly
selected when the gear is built.
The end play in the cross shaft is
adjusted by a screw extending through
the right side of the steering gear hous-
ing. By turning this screw into the
housing the end play is reduced. The
screw should be tightened, then backed
off just enough to prevent binding and
the lock nut tightened.
The mesh between the worm and
sector of the gear is adjusted by moving
the housing cover. To adjust, loosen the
four (one not shown) housing cover
stud nuts (B), Figure 13, one-quarter
turn. With front wheels jacked up and
in the straight ahead position, turn the eccentric (C) in a clockwise direction in
gradual stages, noting the effect by working the steering gear arm. When play has
been reduced sufficiently, tighten nuts (B), drawing up the one on eccentric (C)
first. Before lowering front wheels, turn steering gear from extreme right to
extreme left to be sure no binding occurs.
To raise or lower steering wheel to suit the requirements of the driver, loosen
frame bracket stud nuts (D) as well as steering column bracket nuts under the
instrument panel. Set wheel into the desired position and tighten column bracket
nuts. Turn steering wheel to align gear on frame and tighten frame bracket nuts.
Lubrication
The housing should be filled at all times with a good grade of S.A.E. 160 gear
oil in summer and S.A.E. 110 gear oil in winter. The lubricant can be injected after
removing filler plug (E), Figure 13, and should
be done with change of season.