Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 159

(5) Check condition and setting of torsion arms and
torsion arm eyes and renew, if necessary.
(6) At the time of installation, ensure that the shims
are correctly arranged. No attempt should be made to
correct the camber by arrangement of shims, as this can
result in the torsion arm links ·becoming jammed and
thereby causing damage.
NOTE: The camber on both front wheels should be
approximately the same.
TO CHECK CAMBER (Later Models)
(I) Place the vehicle on a level surface, positioning the
front wheels straight ahead.
(2) Using an optical gauge, check carefully according to
the manufacturers instructions.
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TO ADJUST
Located at the upper ball joint in the steering knuckle
is an eccentric bush. The bush is provided with a notch and
in the normal position it should be facing the front. To
adjust the camber the notch should be turned up to 90°
either side from the normal position until the correct
camber setting is obtained.
TO CHECK CASTOR
(1) Using an optical instrument the inclination of the
front axle should be checked after detaching the steering
damper. Readings should be taken from both ends of the
front axle tubes.
(2) In the event of any error check the front axle tubes
for any damage and also check the setting of the rear axle
torsion bars, as any incorrect setting can itlso affect castor.
18. STEERING DAMPER
TO REMOVE (All Models)
(1) Using a jack, raise the vehicle from the floor and
support on blocks.
(2) Unscrew the nuts from . the steering . · damper
mounting bolts.
(3) Extract both mounting bolts and remove the
steering damper.
TO CHECK AND INSPECT
(1) Clamp the mounting eye of the damper rod in a
vice. With the hands, grasp the damper body and extend it
fully upwards and then slowly press it down taking note
whether there are any slack spots fu the operation which
should be the same
in
both directions. Iri case of any doubt,
the action of a new damper may be compared.
(2) Check the eye bushes and metal sleeves to see
whether they are worn or damaged and renew if found
necessary.
(3) Usfug a press fu conjunction with the special tool,
press out the sleeves andrubber bushes;
(4) Apply french chalk to the new bushes and using the
special tool, press them into the eyes. Also apply french
chalk to the metal sleeves and press them into the bushes.
(5) Position the damper on its mountfug, fit lock plate
and secure with mountfug bolts and nuts.
17.
~TEERING
FA1JLT DI.&GNOSIS
( 1) Excessive play or looseness fu steering gear.
Possible cause
(a) Steering gear worn or out of adjustment.
(b) Steering linkage ball joints worn or loose.
(c) Pitman arm loose on shaft.
(d) Intermediate swing lever bush and shaft worn.
(e) Steering gear loose ori frame mountfug
bolts~
(t) Front hub bearings out of adjustment.
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Remedy
Overhaul steering gear, renew faulty components and adjust.
Tighten or renew faulty components.
Tighten pitman arm retaining nut.
Renew lever assembly.
Tighten mountfug bolts and check alignment of
steering gear mounting.
- Check, adjust or renew as required.