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ldj1002 Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 260
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 6:03 pm Post subject: Torsion bar |
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Where the bar comes through the plate it looks off center, see image at about 10 o'clock position compared to 4 o'clock. Would that be where squeaking comes from?
Is the bushing wore out?
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74 Thing Samba Member
Joined: September 02, 2004 Posts: 7394
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Posted: Wed Mar 08, 2017 8:57 pm Post subject: Re: Torsion bar |
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Yes, there are two bushings on either side that you need to replace. Search for rear spring plate bushing replacement steps or something along those lines to see what is involved. Prob some vids on the internet as well.
http://www.vw-resource.com/rearaxle.html |
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citroen Samba Member
Joined: February 28, 2010 Posts: 1578 Location: louisville ky
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Posted: Thu Mar 09, 2017 4:53 pm Post subject: Re: Torsion bar |
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When you remove the cap with that much wear you will also need to replace the cap it more than likely worn out also check for a lot of rust in the cap. |
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helowrench Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 567 Location: dallas texas
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Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:25 am Post subject: Re: Torsion bar |
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citroen wrote: |
When you remove the cap with that much wear you will also need to replace the cap it more than likely worn out also check for a lot of rust in the cap. |
You can also transpose the caps side to side if they have minor/medium wear. _________________ Current VWs:
70 bug vert for wifey
73Thing bucket o rust
73 914 1.7
12 Passat 2.5 Highway cruiser |
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helowrench Samba Member
Joined: August 27, 2003 Posts: 567 Location: dallas texas
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Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 9:31 am Post subject: Re: Torsion bar |
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ldj1002,
Yes,
It is time for trailing arm bushings.
If I am going that far in, I change the diagonal arm bushing, rear soft brake lines, clean/inspect the rear bearings, clean/inspect rear brakes, and clean/inspect the cv joints.
None of these are expensive, or very complicated, and once you are done, its good for a long time.
I would recommend buying/borrowing a Torque Tool for the rear axle nut.
It makes the process much easier to get the drum off. _________________ Current VWs:
70 bug vert for wifey
73Thing bucket o rust
73 914 1.7
12 Passat 2.5 Highway cruiser |
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ldj1002 Samba Member
Joined: August 24, 2015 Posts: 260
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Posted: Sat Mar 11, 2017 10:35 am Post subject: Re: Torsion bar |
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helowrench wrote: |
ldj1002,
Yes,
It is time for trailing arm bushings.
If I am going that far in, I change the diagonal arm bushing, rear soft brake lines, clean/inspect the rear bearings, clean/inspect rear brakes, and clean/inspect the cv joints.
None of these are expensive, or very complicated, and once you are done, its good for a long time.
I would recommend buying/borrowing a Torque Tool for the rear axle nut.
It makes the process much easier to get the drum off. |
Thanks very much. I have already done the brakes when bringing it back to life. However from what I have read I don't want to tackle the bushings. Hoping to locate someone in Waco that can and will do it for me. |
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74 Thing Samba Member
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