1954 beetle King pin adjust

[Leica1]

Currently have a very low mileage 54 beetle and the front passenger King pin? Is slightly out as when I push/pull on the wheel, it has a slight play at the 6 and 12 o'clock position. The drivers side is fine. Is it possible to adjust it so I can remove the play? Perhaps some of you have had the same issue. Looking at some of the searched that I looked into, seems like a simple fix? Any help would be appreciated

[Dan22]

Grease and tighten the link pins then check again, looking at just the knuckle. King pin repair (done right) requires a press and bushing reamer.
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[Leica1]

Thanks for.the help as that is also what was said on other forums. Will try it. BTW, is there a torque setting for the pinch nuts or just tighten them as best I could?

[sgmalt46]

29-36 ft.lbs according to vw service without guesswork.

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[Leica1]

I have a 54, same torque?

[sgmalt46]

yes no need to over think it. even the factory manual 52-57 say's tighten
pinch bolts. no torque value stated anywhere in the factory manual.

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55 deluxe 23 window bus
64 crew cab
55 rag top beetle
66 beetle
71 square back (sold) ! good luck with it Henry!
46 beetle 552nd royal army service corps CCG

[Leica1]

Perfect! And thank you very much.

[ZENVWDRIVER]

… i'd say, sounds like, you might want to check the wheel bearing - z
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[ZENVWDRIVER]

[pig-pen]

hi,

I bought complete built units from a vendor here, link pin and drop spindles, all in one, and they have never been right so I am planning to get in there and dismantle. before I do just wondering ...

so here is a question... as early link pin used 10 shims, later used 8 and a dustcap. will the link pin carrier that uses 10 shims be visibly different to a later 8 shim?

If so, how do I know the difference. My car is '54 so should have 10, but I guess I have 'frankensteined' it a little by fitting these complete units...
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1954 L227 Type 113
1964 L31 Type 265

[Dan22]

The oring style won't work with your original beam. The later beams have a recess to accommodate the ring and special washer.
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[pig-pen]