Inspect Front Axle Assembly - Hudson Eight 1930 Service & Operating Manual

Raise front end of car. Try wheels for loose bearings. Wheels should turn freely but should have no perceptible
side play when grasped at the top and bottom. If play can be felt, determine whether it is in spindle pin bushings
or wheel bearings. Examine tie rod and drag link connections. Check axle caster and wheel camber with a
gauge. Also check wheel Toe-in with a gauge. See that. spring clips are tight, and that shock absorbers function
properly.
Remarks:

INSPECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY

INSPECT FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLY
ADJUSTMENTS
Toe-in—0 to 1/8"
Caster—1°
Camber—1 °
Recommended tire pressure—
Normal—32 pounds
High speed—40 pounds
Suggestions: Wheels should turn freely, run true, and have no perceptible side movement. Keep tires inflated to
proper pressure. In case of shimmy, increase pressure 5. to 8 pounds. Imperfect wheel balance may cause wheel tramp.
Examine all front end bolts and connections for general tightness. Shimmy may, be caused by excessive caster,
unbalanced wheels, worn king pins or bushings, low or unequal tire pressure.
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PROCEDURE OF OPERATION
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SPECIAL TOOLS
HE-161 Axle stand
HE-255 Wheel aligning fixture
HE-316 Spring clip wrench
HE-270 Camber and caster gauge
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