Install Spindle Pivot Pin - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Raise front end of car. Remove wheel nut cotter pin. Remove wheel nut. Remove wheel. Disconnect
brake pull rod. Remove cotter pins from bolt nuts holding dust shield to spindle. Remove nuts. Remove bolts,
Remove dust shield and brake shoes Remove spindle plugs. Remove spindle plug gaskets. Remove spindle
pivot pin lock. Remove spindle pivot pin and bearing. REPLACE spindle pivot pin and bearing. Replace
spindle pivot pin lock. Replace spindle plug gaskets. Replace spindle plugs. Replace brake shoes and dust
shield. Replace bolts holding dust shields to spindle. Replace nuts. Replace cotter pins. Connect brake pull rod.
Replace wheel. Replace wheel nut. Replace wheel nut cotter pin. Replace hub cap. Lower front end of car.
Check front wheel alignment.
Remarks:

INSTALL SPINDLE PIVOT PIN

INSTALL SPINDLE PIVOT PIN
ADJUSTMENTS
Wheels should turn freely but have no perceptible
side movement.
Toe-in— 0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1°
Tire pressure -
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
Suggestions: Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure from 5
to 8 pounds. Loose front spring bolts may cause shimmy. Imperfect wheel balance may cause tramp. Examine
all front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Wheels should run true.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-161 Axle stands
H-272 Hub cap wrench
HE-225 Wheel aligner
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