1956 AMC Hudson Technical Service Manual Supplement
1956 AMC Hudson Technical Service Manual Supplement
1956 AMC Hudson Technical Service Manual Supplement
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HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION 99<br />
FIGURE 143—Exploded View of Torus Assembly<br />
REPLACING THE FLASHAWAY HYDRA-MATIC TRANSMISSION<br />
Line up crankshaft flex plate in relation to the six bolts on<br />
transmission torus cover.<br />
Lift transmission into place with a hydraulic floor jack and<br />
align transmission to engage the six bolts into the flex plate.<br />
Install the six nuts and torque tighten to 25 to 30 foot<br />
pounds.<br />
Install flywheel housing to engine bolts.<br />
Install cross member and connect torque tube to rear transmission<br />
housing.<br />
Replace speedometer cable, and manual and T.V. linkage.<br />
Connect oil cooler tubes and replace oil filler tube.<br />
Connect brake hose bracket.<br />
Install lower flywheel housing to engine cover. Remove<br />
engine support and recheck T.V. and manual control<br />
linkage adjustment.<br />
Fill transmission to proper level by following procedure<br />
outlined under "Transmission Fluid, Draining, and<br />
Filling."<br />
TRANSMISSION FLUID, DRAINING, AND REFILLING<br />
TRANSMISSION FLUID<br />
Fluid level should be checked every 1000 miles at the time<br />
chassis lubrication is performed. In order to make an accurate<br />
check, transmission should be at normal operating temperature,<br />
engine should be idling at 425 R.P.M., selector lever<br />
should be in "P" (Park) position, and car should be on level<br />
floor.<br />
With engine idling, remove the fluid level indicator and<br />
wipe clean, reinsert it and remove the indicator and note<br />
reading.<br />
When refilling or adding fluid, use only Automatic Transmission<br />
Fluid (Type A) from containers bearing Armour<br />
Institute qualification number "AQATF."<br />
Transmission oil should be changed every 25,000 miles at<br />
which time it is recommended that the oil pan be removed and<br />
the oil screen cleaned.<br />
The torus drain plug is located in the flywheel.<br />
TRANSMISSION FILLING PROCEDURE<br />
Pour in eight quarts of Hydra-Matic fluid.<br />
Operate engine with transmission in neutral for about 11/2<br />
minutes to fill fluid coupling.<br />
Add 21/2 quarts Hydra-Matic fluid.<br />
Warm up engine thoroughly (oil will expand as it is heated<br />
and oil level indicator is calibrated for oil at normal operating<br />
temperature).<br />
Place selector lever in "P" (Park) position and recheck fluid<br />
level indicator and add oil as necessary to bring level to full<br />
mark on indicator.<br />
NOTE: DO NOT OVERFILL TRANSMISSION AT<br />
ANY TIME.<br />
THROTTLE AND SELECTOR LEVER LINAGE ADJUSTMENTS<br />
THROTTLE LINKAGE ADJUSTMENT<br />
Check the adjustment of the T.V. lever at the transmission by<br />
disconnecting the lower T.V. rod from the lever. Disconnect<br />
the vent pipe at the lower left rear of the tranmisson case.<br />
While holding the T.V. lever all the way back<br />
against the stop, the measurement should be 5%6" from the<br />
machined surface at the rear of the case to
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