Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 166

6-Front .4xle and Suspension
TO INSTAL COMPLETE WITH STUB AXLE
This is a reversal of the above procedure, but the
following points should be noted:
( 1) Check the torsion arm link pins, torsion arm link
pin bushes and shims for wear, and replace as necessary.
{2) Examine the faces of the torsion arm eyes for wear
and roughness. If necessary, ref ace them.
{3) Measure any mis-alignment across the eye faces
using a straight edge and a depth gauge. This should be
approximately .280". Departures from this dimension must
not be more than
±
.080". Correct the displacement with
shims of .020" thickness. There must always be eight shims
and one retainer with dust shield fitted to one torsion arm
link.
( 4) If deviation exceeds the limits of± .080", it is not
permissible to add further shims. Misalignments can be
determined by removing the torsion arms and checking
them on a test plate. The front axle tubes should be
checked for alignment. Twisted torsion arms must in all
cases be renewed. No attempt should be made to straighten
them.
(5) Grease the torsion arm link and shims with
universal grease. If the mis-alignment has been corrected as
outlined above, the torsion arm link pins. can easily be
pushed into the torsion arm eyes and the faces of the upper
and lower torsion arms simultaneously make perfect
contact with the shims.
( 6) Adjust the torsion arm link pins.
(7) After installation of the brake backplate, secure the
mountin·g bolts with a piece of wire.
(8) Check the camber and toe-in of the front wheels.
TO REMOVE LINK PIN BUSHES
(I) Take off the stub axle, complete with king pins.
(2) Remove the link pin dust caps.
(3) Remove the torsion arm link pins and needle roller
bearings.
(4) Take out the upper king pin stop screw.
{S)Drive out the needle bearing bushes.·
LOWER KING PIN
Diagrammatic View of Link Pins and Stub Axle Assembly, showing Components and Positior) of Adjusting Shims at A, 8, C & D.
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