Reliant Rebel 700 1967 Workshop Manual page 15

Idler shaft assembly: remove and dismantle
1. Disconnect outer and centre tie rods from idler shaft
assembly drop arm as previously described.
2. Unscrew two 3/8"UNF bolts and single 3/8"UNF bolt and
withdraw idler shaft assembly from chassis bracket.
3. Remove circlip then detach drop arm from idler shaft.
4. Pull out split pin, unscrew castellated nut, remove dust
cover, spring disc and thrust washers then withdraw
idler shaft from housing.
5. Using a suitable drift, extract needle bearing and bush
from idler bearing housing.
6. Check all components for wear and renew as required.
7. Reassemble in reverse order and refit idler assembly to
chassis bracket.
8. Check steering geometry, as described in the following
text.
Steering measurements and adjustments
Before carrying out measurements and adjustments of the
steering and front suspension, position the vehicle on a smooth
and level surface. Inflate the tyres to the correct pressures and
place a load of 150lb (68kg) on each seat to represent the average
weight for each occupant. Also ensure that the fuel tank is full.
Lock stop adjustment
Turn the wheels until on full lock and check that the drop arm is
abutting the lock stop, which is screwed in to a boss on the chassis
frame (Figure 3) If, however, a fouling condition exists between
the centre tie rod and the chassis frame, slacken the lock nut and
adjust the lock stop until the condition is eliminated. Take care to
re-tighten the lock nut.
Figure 3 Lock stop adjustment
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