Roller lever (LT 28, 31, 35) — removal, disassembly and installation (VW Lt 28)

1. The steering gear uses two shaft lever designs. The following operation can be performed, if necessary, on one or both if you notice wear on the lever bushings.

2. Disconnect the ball joints of the transmission lever from the shaft arms using a suitable tool.



3. Disconnect the ball joint of the connecting rod from the roller lever.



4. Loosen the roller mounting bracket bolts and remove the roller arm assembly from the vehicle.

5. Clamp the bracket in a vice and loosen and remove the through bolt of the roller lever.

6. Remove the roller lever from the spindle.



7. Remove the spindle bushings by tapping them out.

8. Insert the new bushings using a press, or use the bolt, nut and thrust washers to install them in place. Make sure the top bushing is flush with the surface. The lower bushing should protrude between 0.8 and 1.1 mm.



9. Installation is carried out by performing the above steps in reverse order. Apply grease to the inside surface of the spindle housing and bushing, and follow the sequence of installing washers and gaskets on the roller arm.