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Using a new driven plate clamp the clutch assem­
bly to a flat surface having a hole large enough to
take the protruding boss of the driven plate, until
the clutch cover makes firm even contact with the
flat surface.
Alternatively, remove the flywheel from the engine
(or use a spare flywheel) and lay flat on a surface
plate. Using a scribing block measure the height
of the flywheel face from the surface plate then set
the scribing block pointer to a dimension as given
below.
Lay a new clutch driven plate In Its correct position
on the flywheel. Bolt the cover assembly to the fly­
wheel and with the scribing block adjust the release
levers until the pointer makes contact with the tips.
Release the cover assembly clamping bolts, turn the
driven plate 90
°
reclamp the cover and recheck the
lever tip height.
Fit the release lever plate, check that It Is level and
stake the adjusting nuts.
Finally recheck to ensure that the adjustment has
not been disturbed.
On Alpine Series I and Rapier Series Ill cars,
the lever tip height is 1•815" (46·1 mm.) with
a ·285" (7•24 mm.) gauge plate. VLC Code
Numbers 2 and 6.
On Alpine Series II, Ill and Rapier Series IIIA
cars the lever tip height is 2-14• (54·4mm.) with
a .295• (7·24 mm.) gauge plate. VLC Code
Number 2 and adaptor 99A-3.
PROPELLER SHAFT
General
A needle roller bearing propeller shaft, which Is
so designed that assembly Is very simple;is fitted to
the car. The sliding spline_portlon of the propeller
shaft is enclosed within the rear end of the gearbox.
Later cars are fitted either with a needle roller
WSM.124
Sec. D (Clutch & Prop. Shaft)
bearing rear universal joint Incorporating a bonded
rubber vibration damper as shown in C, Fig. 12, or
a metal to rubber rear universal joint as shown In
B, Fig. 12.
Both types have a needle roller bearing front
universal joint with a sliding spline enclosed within
the rear end of the gearbox. Sliding parts are thus
lubricated by the gearbox system.
To remove and refit propeller shaft
(See Fig. 16)
Remove bolts and nuts from the rear driver
coupling. Shakeproof washers are fitted under the
nuts of the bolts. Always use new shakeproof
washers when refitting.
The heads of the four bolts In the coupling on the
rear axle should face the differential unit.
On models fitted with the vibration damper,
remove nuts from the rear axle coupling. Shake­
proof washers are fitted under the nuts. Always use
new shakeproof washers when refitting. On models
which are fitted with the metal to rubber universal
Joint, two nuts and bolts are used to connect the
shaft to the rear axle coupling. Note which way
the bolt heads are facing so as to ensure correct
replacement. Tighten to a torque of -48/53 lbs. ft.
(6·6/7·3 kg. m.)
Lower and withdraw the shaft in a rearwJrd
direction.
Before refitting the shaft ensure that the splines
and the sleeve of the sleeve yoke assembly are free
from grit or sharp edges and are lightly lubricated.
Inspect the dust cover for damage. (Dust shields
are not fitted to later models).
Te dismantle and rebuild universal joints
The needle bearing type universal Joints are so
designed that correct assembly Is a very simple
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