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13.13 Pull the adjuster assembly (13) and two shims (12) out of the mechanism housing. Recover
bevel pinion (41) if not already removed.
13.14 Referring to Fig 6.3, remove three screws (1, 24, 25) securing LH support cap (27) to base (26).
13.15 Referring to Fig 6.5, remove three screws (26, 27, 29) securing RH support cap (1) to base (28).
13.16 Lift the mechanism housing and support caps off the base, manipulating brake mechanism
through base aperture.
13.17 Pull the LH and RH support caps off the linkage. Note the position of and retain any shims (item
43, Fig 6.6). The bushes (item 28, Fig 6.3 and item 25, Fig 6.5) are a push fit in the support caps.
13.18 Referring to Fig 6.6, on the upper drive arm (14) drive in two horizontal track arm pins (15), taking
care not to damage bearings in the horizontal track arm (16).
13.19 On the mechanism housing, release two grubscrews (8) securing upper arm pivot pins (20). Pull
out the two pins. An M3 screw may be installed in the pins to assist in removal. Remove the upper drive
arm (14). Note the position of and retain all shims (17). At the left-hand pin position, remove seal insert
(22) and discard ‘O’ ring (21) if required.
13.20 On the mechanism housing, pull out the two lower arm pivot pins (31). An M3 screw may be
installed in the pins to assist in removal. Retain all shims (17).
13.21 The lower drive arm (19) and the horizontal track arm (16) are now freed from the mechanism
housing. To separate these components, drive in two horizontal track arm pins (15), taking care not to
damage bearings in the horizontal track arm (16). Note the position of and retain all shims (17).
13.22 In the mechanism housing, remove bearings (11) if required. Remove rear tilt buffer (18) if
required.
Balance adjuster assembly (Vector 70)
14 To dismantle the balance adjuster assembly, proceed as follows (Fig 6.7)
14.1 Remove Spirol pin (15) securing bevel gear (14) to adjuster shaft (11). Slacken grubscrew (8)
and pull gear off shaft.
14.2 Remove ‘E’ clip (12) from shaft.
14.3 Pull bush (13) out of housing (7) if required.
14.4 Turn adjuster shaft (11) to position carriage (9) in mid position. Manipulate shaft and carriage out
of housing (7).
14.5 Unscrew adjuster shaft (11) from carriage (9). To remove track rollers (1), shims (2), track wiper
mouldings (3) and track wiper outers (4) from carriage, undo grub screws (8) and pull out roller axles (5,
NOTE: An extended 4 mm AF spherical-ended hex wrench (Vinten Part No. 3354-931TL) is
required to remove the support caps.
NOTE: The balance adjuster was improved at Serial No. 3307. The earlier balance adjuster
(3354-14) should be replaced with the redesigned balance adjuster (3554-54).