Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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2nd
re-issue
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Fl1. 9. Clamping adaptor
sleeve
and gauge
to spindle
Fl1.
10.
Tighteninf knurled centre nut
If the outer diameter of the washer does not fully
locate the bore of the sleeve, slip a suitable adaptor
washer (provided) over the slotted nut, between
the adaptor sleeve and bearing thrust washer.
· Tighten knurled centring nut until it holds the
gauge firmly against the bearing thrust washer.
Level the gauge panel by adjusting the steering
axis inclination scale flush with the panel and
moving gauge until bubble Is at zero.
Reading camber
Note the position of the spirit bubble in relation to
the scale.
WSM.114
Section F (Front Suspension)
Fl1.
11.
Church/II camber checking gauge No. VLC.111L
showlnf
a typical
readlnf
of
¾ 0
positive
camber
Camber is POSITIVE if the bubble is in black figures,
and NEGATIVE if In red figures.
For
the correct
camber angle,
see
General Data Section.
Reading castor and steering axis inclination
Turn the wheel to which the gauge is fitted, to a
20
°
back turn (nearside wheel to the left, offside
wheel to the right) as indicated on the turntable.
Set adjustable castor and steering axis scales with
spirit level bubbles to zero.
Turn the wheel to a 20
°
forward turn as indicated
on the turntable.
Read castor and steering axis scales in relation to
their spirit level bubbles.
The
correct steering axis inclination angles
see
General
Data Section. For castor angle
see
under following
heading of "CASTOR ANGLE READINGS".
Make a note of all readings.
Proceed as above with the gauge on the other
wheel
Castor Inaccuracies are seldom encountered, unless
major accident damage is involved.