Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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WSM.124
Sec. D. (Clutch & Prop. Shaft)
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Fig. 4.
Master cyllnder, sectional view
I, Filler Cup
2. Wuher
3, Outlet Plue Washer
-4. Outlet Plue
5, Cylinder
6. Return Sprine
7. Sprine Retainer
8. Main Cup
A bleeder screw (40) provides the only means of
bleeding the hydraulic system. On Alpine Serles I
and Rapier Series Ill cars the operating rod (37)
affords the clutch pedal adjustment by screwing it
In or out oft.he rectangular nut (42) which is
housed in the withdrawal lever Jaw (41). This
linkage is locked by the nut (43).
To remove from car
Disconnect the pipe (75, Fig. 2) from the .slave
cylinder. Unhook the return spring at the end of
the withdrawal lever and remove the slave cylinder
fixing screws. The push rod (37) and boot (38) may
be left attached to the car. (A return spring is not
fitted to Alpine Serles II, Ill and Rapier Serles IIIA
cars onwards).
To dismantle
Remove the circlip (39, Fig. 3) from the bore (Alpine
Series I and Rapier Serles Ill cars). Apply a LOW
air pressure to the fluid connection to expel the
Internal •parts.
To assemble
Flt the spring (36) in the cup filler (35) and insert
9. Piston Wuher
10, Piston
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I 3, Stop Cirdip
14, Puah Rod (Alpine Series I
and Rapier cars)
IS. Push Rod (Alpine Series II
cars)
these parts, spring Innermost, into the bore of the
body (32). Follow up with the cup (34) lip leading,
ensuring that the lip is not turned back or buckled,
then insert the piston (33) flat face innermost.
Flt the circlip (39) (Alpine Serles I and Rapier
Series Ill cars).
To refit
Offer up the slave cylinder to its mounting, with
the push rod entering the bore and fit the fixing
screws. Stretch the large end of the boot onto the
body.
Adjustable cylinders are fitted to the front of the
bell-housing flange. Non-adjustable cylinders to
the rear.
Reconnect the pipe.
Bleed the system.
BLEEDING THE SYSTEM
As there Is no check valve fitted in the clutch
mast!!r cylinder, the normal bleeding procedure is
not applicable; the following is the recommended
method.
I. Fill the supply tank with brake fluid and keep It