Adjust Steering Gear Throughout - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Disconnect rear end of drag link from pitman arm. Loosen three frame bracket stud nuts. Loosen jacket
tube bracket clamp bolt. . Turn steering wheel from extreme right to extreme left, then back 1/8 turn. Tighten
frame bracket stud nuts. Tighten jacket tube bracket clamp. Loosen cross shaft adjusting screw lock nut on
back of steering case. Adjust cross shaft end play by tightening adjusting screw as much as possible with
ordinary screw driver. Tighten adjusting screw lock nut. Loosen clamp bolt at top of steering case. Loosen
worm bearing adjusting screw lock nut. Very gradually tighten adjusting screw as much as possible without
stiffening action, of gear when turned through its entire movement. Tighten lock nut. Tighten clamp bolt nut.
Turn steering gear to exact straight ahead position. Loosen the three housing cover stud nuts one quarter turn
only. Turn eccentric adjusting sleeve very gradually in a clockwise direction, until no backlash exists in
pitman arm. Test freedom of gear throughout its complete range. Connect drag link to pitman arm.
Remarks:

ADJUST STEERING GEAR THROUGHOUT

ADJUST STEERING GEAR THROUGHOUT
ADJUSTMENTS
Cross shaft should have no end play.
Worm shaft should have no perceptible end play;
but steering wheel should turn free throughout its
entire range.
There should be no backlash between worm and
Suggestions: See factory reference sheet No. 41. Backlash must always be adjusted with gear in center
(straight ahead) position. The final movement of adjusting sleeve must be in a clockwise direction. If
necessary to back up on adjusting sleeve, turn back at least 1/4 turn, then turn very gradually in a clockwise
direction until adjustment is correct. Keep tires inflated to recommended pressure.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
sector when sector is on center (high point) of worm
Note: High point must correspond to exact straight
ahead position of front wheels.
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