Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 156

1 0-Steering
CLAMP
INTERMEDIATE LEVER
LOWER THRUST WASHER
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Details of Intermediate Lever and Shaft Assembly.
(6) .Position the swing lever on the shaft, lining up the
pinch bolt bole with the recess on the lever shaft and after
placing a lock plate on the pinch bolt, screw it in and
tighten to a torque of 50 ft/lb. Bend back the tabs on the
new lock plate and secure the pinch bolt.
TO REMOVE (Later Models)
Removal is the same as for earlier models except that
before removing the shaft, lift out the cover from below the
intermediate swing shaft.
TO INSTAL (Later Models)
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
special reference to the following points:
(1) Check the diametrical clearance of the lever shaft
and, if necessary, replace the bushes.
(2) Check the condition of the lever shaft for wear or
damage and renew, if necessary.
(3) Spring washer pre-load be given as described under
EARL YMODELS- Operation ( 3 ).
( 4) Before positioning the intermediate swing lever on
the top end of the shaft, instal the following components
on the shaft: - seal, special washer with plastic coated
surface facing upward, protective dust cap, sealing washer
and washer.
(5) Position the lever on the shaft, place a lock plate on
the pinch bolt and after lining up the bolt hole with the
recess in the shaft, screw in the pinch bolt and tighten to a
torque of 50ft/lb. Bend back the tabs of the lock plate and
secure the pinch bolt.
J 3 •. INTERMEDIATE SWING LEVER SHAFT BUSHES
TO REMOVE (Early Models)
(1) Disconnect the steering damper from the
intermediate swing lever.
(2) Disconnect the steering connecting rod and tie-rod
ends from the lever.
(3) Remove in'termediate swing lever and shaft as
already described in the appropriate section.
( 4) Remove the grease nipples.
(5) Using a suitable drift, drive out the old bushes.
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TO INSTAL (Early Models)
Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure with
special reference to the following points:
( 1) Check the swing lever shaft for wear or damage and
renew, if necessary.
(2) The inner oil grooves are off centre and as·such the
lower bush must be driven in with the oil groove nearer the
·top end and the upper bush with the oil groove nearer the
lower end. The groove in the upper bush must also be