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Control/linkage rod on level controller - Removal and installation - RA32001290660X(32-0660)

Preceding work:

Lower engine compartment lining removed (61-900).

  1. Front axle - Model 129 (with level adjustment) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Control/Linkage Rod Components On Level Controller (Front Axle - Model 129)
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    Control pressure lines (NHV, NTV) disconnect, connect, 8 Nm.
    NHV connection = red point.
    Control rod (54) on lever of level control unit (6) remove, install.
    and on torsion bar lever Replace self-locking nuts, 10 Nm.
    Ball joint check for wear and rubber protective covers for damage.
    Torsion bar fixing check for firm seating.
    Level controlled vehicle height at front and rear check and adjust (40-0302).
    Fluid level correct (32-0630) .
  2. Rear axle - Model 129 (with level adjustment) 
    Fig 2: Identifying Control/Linkage Rod Components On Level Controller (Rear Axle - Model 129)
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    Control pressure lines (NTH, NHH) disconnect, connect, 8 Nm.
    NHH connection = red point.
    Control rod (55) on lever of level control unit (3) and on torsion bar lever remove, install.
    Replace self-locking nuts, 10 Nm.
    Ball joint check for wear, and rubber protective covers for damage.
    Torsion bar fixing check for firm seating.
    Level-controlled vehicle height at front and rear check and adjust (40-0302).
    Fluid level correct (32-0630) .
  3. Front axle - Model 129 (USA model) 
    Fig 3: Identifying Control/Linkage Rod Components On Level Controller (Front Axle - Model 129 (USA MODEL))
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    Connecting rod (15) remove, install at lever on level control unit (6) and at torsion bar lever.
    Replace self-locking nut, 10 Nm.
    Ball joint check for wear.
    Torsion bar fixing check for correct seating.
    Level-controlled vehicle height at front and rear check and adjust (40-0302).
    Fluid level correct (32-0630) .
  4. Rear axle - Model 129 (USA model) 
    Fig 4: Identifying Control/Linkage Rod Components On Level Controller (Rear Axle - Model 129 (USA Model))
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    Linkage (7) remove, install at lever on level control unit (3) and at torsion bar lever.
    Replace self-locking nut, 10 Nm.
    Ball joint check for wear.
    Torsion bar fixing check for correct seating.
    Level-controlled vehicle height at front and rear check and adjust (40-0302).
    Fluid level correct (32-0630) .
  5. Rear axle - Model 140 
    Fig 5: Identifying Control/Linkage Rod Components On Level Controller (Rear Axle - Model 140)
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    Linkage (7) remove, install at lever on level control unit and at torsion bar lever.
    Replace self-locking bolts, 10 Nm.
    Ball joint check for wear.
    Torsion bar fixing check for correct seating.
    Vehicle height at front and rear check (40-0300), check base setting for level control system at rear suspension (40-0310).
    Fluid level correct (32-0630) .