Volkswagen Type II Transporter 1200 Series Shop Manual page 168

8-Front Axle and Suspension
(I) Press in the king pin bushes. When pressing in,
make sure the bushes are flush with the king pin eyes.
(2) Ream the bushes with a pilot reamer to finished size
of .8677" to .8669". The taper sleeve ot the reamer acts as
a pilot. When correctly reamed, the bushes should be free
from scoring and chatter marks, and should enable the king
pins to be turned by hand without any obvious play being
detected.
(3) Insert the end cap in the lower steering knuckle eye
and peen over to obtain an oil-tight fit.
9. ST ABILISER B.:\.ll ("'HEN FITTED)
TO REMOVE
(l) Using a chisel, a light hammer or any other suitable
tools, prise the lips on the inner ends of the clips and tap
off the clips from the stabiliser rubber mounting clamps.
(2) Spread the ends of the clamps apart and remove
them together with the small plates.
(3)
Undo the nut from the stabiliser mounting bolts on
the lower torsion arm and remove the stabiliser bar from
the vehicle.
TO CHECK
(1)
Check the condition of the stabiliser bar to ensure
that it has not been damaged or bent while in service.
NOTE: No attempt should be made to straighten a bent
stabiliser bar but replace if necessary.
(2) Check rubber mounting pad for wear or
deterioration.
(3) Check clamps, plates and retaining clips for rust or
any other damage and renew where required.
TO INSTAL
(I) Position the rubber pad on the stabiliser bar and
mount the bar on the lower torsion arm, securing it in
position with the mounting bolt and nut. Tighten the nut
to a torque of 33 ft/lb.
NOTE: The mounting bolt should be inserted from below
and the nut fitted on top.
(2) Instal the clamps and plates on the torsion arm and
rubber pads with the tapering ends of the clamps facing the
wheel.
(3) Using adjustable pliers, grip the ends of the clamps
and draw together and slide and tap on the retaining clips
with the lip towards the inner ends.
( 4) Secure the retaining clip in position by knocking up
the lip on the clips.
Lower Suspension Arm and Stabiliser Bar Attachment.
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