Removal and Installation of Control Rod

R AND R LEVEL CONTROLLER LINK





Note
After exchanging connecting rod, readjust vehicle level on rear axle again under load.

Removal

1 Unscrew hex. nuts of connecting rod (7) on lever of level controller and on lever of torsion bar.

If required, hold ball pin joints in plastic bearings with open-end wrench 10 mm or ball pin of steel joints with an angle screwdriver.





2 Check ball joints of connecting rod for easy operation and wear.





3 On 1st version with steel joints (standard up to March 1971) remove respective locking clip (7b) and pull off ball pin. Provide ball sockets with grease. Replace damaged sealing washers (7c) or worn-out ball joints.





Attention! Do not pull ball pin of plastic-mounted ball joints out of ball socket.

Installation





4 Attach connecting rod lever to lever of level controller and to lever of torsion bar. Make sure that lever (6) of torsion bar is in alignment with connecting rod.





5 Check fastening clip (6a) for tight seat on torsion bar.

Version Up to 8/85





Attention! Starting December 1972 a level controller with a larger lever has been installed. This lever has two bores for attaching connecting rod. The bores for the connecting rod for the various models are shown in table.





6 Checking and adjusting vehicle level on rear axle under load.
Adjustments