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. 12.
Exploded view of propeller shaft.
matter, no hand fitting or special tools being
required.
Individual parts of the needle roller bearing
assemblies should not be renewed singly. If
replacements are found to be necessary, the
complete set of bearing parts comprising journal
complete with gaskets and retainers, needle bearing
assemblies and snap rings should be fitted.
On models having a propeller shaft with sealed
bearings, no grease nipples are provided and no
lubrication is required; a sealing washer is fitted
between the cork gasket and the bearings: (see
Inset A of Fig. 12.).
For models which are fitted with the bonded
metal to rubber universal joint at the rear end,
these also do not require lubricating (see inset B
of Fig. 12).
The journal and needle bearing assemblies are the
only parts subject to wear after prolonged service
and when It becomes necessary to replace these for
·any reason the work should be carried out as
follows:-
To dismantle
Remove snap rings (Fig. 12) by pinching ends
together with a pair of pliers. If a ring does not
readily snap out of the groove, remove enamel from
the yoke holes and tap the end of the bearing
lightly, which will relieve pressure against the ring.
Holding the joint in one hand, tap gently with a
piece of copper or copper hammer on the radius of
the ear of the yoke, as shown In Fig. 13.
The needle bearing will gradually emerge and can
finally be removed with the fingers. Be sure to hold
the bearing in a vertical position and when free
remove race from the bottom side so as to avoid
dropping the needle rollers (see Fig. 14).