Front Wheel Bearings - Hudson 1933 Eight Owner's Manual

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is decreased, and the installation of additional shims increases the end play.
Total end play between the axle shafts should be from .004" to .010", which
amount is perceptible when pulling the axle shaft in and out.
Approximately the same thickness of shims should be used under each
bearing cap so that the brake drums will he evenly spaced from the brake dust
shields.

Front Wheel Bearings

The adjustment of the front wheel
bearings is important, as it affects
braking and steering, as well as the
free running of the car.
To adjust the front wheel bearings,
jack up the front wheel, remove the
inner and outer hub caps and with-
draw cotter key holding nut "B."
Tighten nut "B" until a slight drag is
felt when turning the wheel slowly by
hand. Loosen the nut just sufficiently
to permit the wheel to turn freely,
insert cotter key and replace hub
caps.
Rear Wheel Bearings
To adjust rear wheel bearings, jack
up rear of car and remove both rear
wheels. (See page 28 for method of
removing wheels.) Remove wheel
hubs as described under "Rear Wheel
Bearings." (See page 19.)
Unscrew four screws holding
grease deflector "A" and remove de-
flector. Remove four screws from
bearing cap "B" and remove cap. By
reducing the number of shims under
the cap, the end play of the axle shaft
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