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356B/C Rear (1963-65)

Using suitable tool (VW 245a) check horizontal position of vehicle on floor tunnel and note reading to be taken into account in setting radius arm. Install torsion bar so that splines engage socket in frame. Install radius arm on outer end of torsion bar. Place suitable tool (VW 245a) on unloaded radius arm. Adjust pendulum on tool so that level is horizontal. If actual angle of radius arm is not within specifications, adjust by moving torsion bar and radius arm in opposite directions to change angle. The adjustment of both radius arms should be identical. When adjusting one side, always check other side. Correct if necessary.

TORSION BAR SPECIFICATIONS

Model Application Setting
911 & 911S Coupe & Targa (1965-67) 36°
911 All Models (1968) 39°
911 All Models (1969-72) 36°30'-37°
912 Coupe & Targa (1965-67) 33°
912 All Models (1968) 36°
912 All Models (1969-72) 33°30'-34°
356B/C W/O Compensating Spring
  Coupe & Cabriolet/Hardtop 16°30'
Roadster 14°30'
356B/C W/Compensating Spring
  Coupe & Cabriolet/Hardtop 15°30'
Roadster 13°30'