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==General== | |||
These take braking loads (and accern loads syncro) and control the caster angle by virtue of the | |||
rear nut and cup washer on threaded rod. | rear nut and cup washer on threaded rod. | ||
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Old bushes and | ==Images (old Vs new)== | ||
Old bushes and sleeves | |||
[[Image:IMG_2378 (800x600).jpg]] | [[Image:IMG_2378 (800x600).jpg]] | ||
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[[Image:IMG_2362(800x600).jpg]] | [[Image:IMG_2362(800x600).jpg]] | ||
Part Nos: | |||
==Part Nos:== | |||
Rubber Mounting (Inner) 251 407 175 (2) (believe the one with the protrusion goes at the back, i.e. inner) | Rubber Mounting (Inner) 251 407 175 (2) (believe the one with the protrusion goes at the back, i.e. inner) | ||
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Spacer Sleeve 251 407 097 (2) | Spacer Sleeve 251 407 097 (2) | ||
==Spacer specs.== | |||
'''sezicoolcat:''' The spacer is now listed as NLA by Volkswagen | '''sezicoolcat:''' The spacer is now listed as NLA by Volkswagen | ||
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Fine machined finish + anti-corrosion treatment. | Fine machined finish + anti-corrosion treatment. | ||
==A broken radius rod== | |||
[[Image:RadiusRod_Broken_01.jpg]] | |||
Revision as of 01:18, 17 November 2008
General
These take braking loads (and accern loads syncro) and control the caster angle by virtue of the rear nut and cup washer on threaded rod.
When changing if you need to move the rear nut, then mark its position accurately first (controls caster angle)
When worn and corroded as bad as these parts, new ones make quite a difference to handling and surefootness of vehicle, esp. in roundabouts I found.
Images (old Vs new)
Old bushes and sleeves
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New bushes, sleeve and original cup washers...
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Radius rod (early version, pre 1988/89 approx.)
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Part Nos:
Rubber Mounting (Inner) 251 407 175 (2) (believe the one with the protrusion goes at the back, i.e. inner)
Rubber Mounting (Inner) 251 407 179 (2)
Spacer Sleeve 251 407 097 (2)
Spacer specs.
sezicoolcat: The spacer is now listed as NLA by Volkswagen
Material: Hard steel
Dimensions (as measured):
Length 55mm
OD 24 mm
ID 19mm (radius rod and nut is M18x1.5 thread)
Finish:
Fine machined finish + anti-corrosion treatment.
A broken radius rod
