Install Spring Assembly; Shock Absorbers - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Disconnect shock absorber tie rod at axle anchor. Remove rubber rebound bumper. Remove spring clip
(U bolt) nuts. Remove spring clips. Raise front end of car, supporting car by the frame. Remove spring front
end bolt. Remove spring shackle lower bolt. Remove spring assembly. REPLACE spring. Replace spring
front end bolt and nut. Replace shackle bolt and lock nut. Lower car, guiding spring center bolt into place.
Replace spring clips. Replace spring clip nuts and tighten securely: Connect shock absorber tie rod. Replace
rubber bumper.
Remarks:
INSTALL SPRING ASSEMBLY (Front)
INSTALL SPRING ASSEMBLY (Front)
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 with a
socket wrench.
Shock absorbers: Normal adjustment, 1/2 turn.
Suggestions: Tight shackles may cause breakage of the main leaf. Leaf breakage in the center between
the clips is an indication of loose clips. Loose clips also contribute to front end instability and shimmy.
Lubricate spring bolts before replacing. Do not lubricate spring leaves.
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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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