Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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WSM. 124
Section F (Front Suspension)
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PRESS RAH
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NOSE CAP
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MUSHROOM DRIVER
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LINK BOSS
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FULCRUM PIN
WISHBONE LINK
SPECIAL WASHER
AND BUSH
LINK BOSS
SUPPORT TOOL
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Fig.
31
Illustrating method a( removing bushes from the links in a workshop press using special tool RG. 318
To remove link bushes (Fig. 31)
I. Remove the link from the crossmember as
described under the appropriate heading; In
the Instance of the bottom link Identify one end
of the fulcrum pin to the link arm.
2. Remove the self-locking nut� and plain washers
from both ends of the fulcrum pin.
3. Stand the link on Its side In the press, as
Illustrated at" A".
4. Place the plain support tube under the lower
arm of the link, ensuring that the tube Is
correctly located around the outside of the link
bush.
S. Position the mushroom driver between the
nose cap of the press ram and the upper end of
the fulcrum pin, at the same time applying a
little pressure on the ram to enable· the
assembly to be supported.
6. After making sure the fulcrum pin Is In the
vertical position, apply further pressure on the
ram until the bush Is pressed out clear of the
link.
7. The link bush complete with fulcrum pin and
two special washers are now separated from the
link and can be drawn clear.
8. Proceed to remove the bush from the opposite
side of the link. The procedure Is similar to the
first link but It will be necessary to temporarily
refit the fulcrum pin with one of the special
washers positioned between the link bush and
the shoulder of the fulcrum pin, see Fig. 31 at
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