1948-1952 Shop Service Manual - - Hudson-Essex-Terraplane Club

12 - 4 FRONT SUSPENSION
6. Install stabilizer connector (8).
7. Install tie rod end at steering arm (13).
8. Install brake backing plate (9).
9. Install wheel assembly and lower car.
RIDING HEIGHT AND COIL
SPRING SAG
FIGURE 4
When the car does not seem to be level and a check of
the coil spring height is desired, place the c a r so that
the front end is level crosswise, and then rock the car
sidewise several times and allow the car to settle. This
will remove any binding that might cause a dimensional
difference.
24. Eccentric bushing lock screw
25. Eccentric bushing pivot bolt
26. Upper support arm
27. Front wheel brake hose
2. Install coil spring (2), Figure 1.
NOTE: Flat end of spring must be at top. Bottom must
rest in lower support arm spring seat. Be sure silencer is in
upper spring seat.
When installing new springs or shims be sure to install new
silencers.
3. Lower the car, which will compress spring and position
lower support arm pivot (3) to frame cross-member.
4. Install lower support arm pivot attaching bolts (4) and
tighten securely.
5. Install shock absorber
FIGURE 6
Measure the distance from the top of the lower support
arm rubber bumper seat to the bottom of the upper rebound
bracket, which should be 3-15/16" each side, Figure 6.
FIGURE 5
26. Upper support arm Spring with red marking must be
28. Upper support arm pivot and bushing assembled on
right side of car.
29. Upper support arm pivot to frame bolts Springs with
white marking on
30. Shock absorber upper stud nut left side of car.
If the two measurements vary more than 1/2" between
sides, it is advisable to replace one or both coil springs.
NOTE: A daub of paint has been placed across the two
center coils of each spring as follows:
Spring with red marking must be
assembled on right side of car.
Springs with white marking on
left side of car.