Install Leaf - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Disconnect shock absorber tie rod at axle anchor. Remove rubber bumper. Remove spring clip (U bolt)
nuts. Remove spring clips. Raise front end of car, supporting car by frame; and raising just enough to relieve
weight on spring bolts. Remove spring front end bolt. Remote spring shackle lower bolt. Remove spring
assembly. Remove spring rebound clip. Remove spring center bolt nut and bolt. Remove leaf. REPLACE
leaf. Replace center bolt and nut. Replace rebound clip. Replace spring assembly. Replace front end bolt.
Replace nut and cotter pin. Replace shackle bolt and lock nut. Lower car, guiding head of center bolt into
place on spring seat. Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely. (Replace rubber
bumper. Connect shock absorber tie rod.
INSTALL LEAF (Front Spring)
INSTALL LEAF (Front Spring)
ADJUSTMENTS
Spring bolts: Tighten as much as possible with an
ordinary wrench— then back off 1/6 turn.
Spring clips: Pull up as tight as possible.
Shock absorbers: Normal adjustment, 1/2 turn.
Suggestions: Spring leaves are numbered from the top—the main leaf is No. 1. Tight shackles may
cause breakage of the main leaf. Leaf breakage in the center between the clips is an indication of loose
clips. A weak spring often causes front end instability and "tramp." Lubricate spring bolts before replacing.
Do not lubricate spring leaves. Be sure that spacer No. 65140
is in place on lower shackle bolt.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-316 Spring clip and shackle bolt wrench
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