Sunbeam ALPINE I SERIES: APLINE II SERIES, Workshop Manual

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WSM. 124
Section
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(Steering) Page 17
4. Re-assembly is the reverse of the dismantling
sequence but particular attention must be given
A­
to the following:-
(i} Ensure the sealing ring is in good condition
and recessed correctly in the relay lever
groove.
(ii) The pin of the relay lever is fed into the
support bracket so the front lower bolt
hole is closer to the short end of the relay
lever.
(iii} The nut is slackened off to give an
assembled endfloat of 0·007 in. (0· 18 mm)
and then locked with the tabwasher.
(iv} Lubricate the relay lever assembly through
the lubrication nipple provided.
Series IV Models onwards (Fig. 6)
I. Identify the relay lever to the nearest end of the
support bracket to ·facilitate assembly; with­
draw the relay lever and pin from the support
bracket by discarding the split pin and removing
the castellated nut, thrust washer, narrow
sealing ring, distance piece, P.T.F.E. and bearing
washers from above the support bracket.
2. Remove the wider sealing ring, bearing and
P.T.F.E. washers followed by the Belleville
washer pack from the upper face of the relay
lever.
4. As the pin is a heavy interference fit in the relay
lever, no useful purpose is served by separating
them.
5. Re-assembly is the reverse of the dismantling
sequence but particular attention must be given
to the followlng:-
(1} In the Interests of good steering It is
advisable to fit a new pack of Belleville
washers.
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Fig. 6.
Cross
section
view through later
steering
relay lever
assembly,
note
the method of assembly for the Belleville washer
pack.
A. THRUST WASHER
B. NARROW SE-'LING RING
C. DISTANCE PIECE
D. P.T.F.E. WASHER
E. BEARING WASHER
F. BELLEVILLE WASHER PACK
G. SEALING RING
X P.T.F.E. SURFACE
(ii) Ensure the upper end of the relay lever
pin is free from burrs and coat all parts
with Shell Retinax" A" Grease.
(iii) Assemble the six Belleville washers into
two parallel packs of three each and place
together so the raised outside
edges
are in
contact with one another and feed onto
the pin.
(iv) Position the P.T.F.E. washer, dark face
upwards, on the pin followed by the
bearing washer.