Printable Version of Topic

Click here to view this topic in its original format

914World.com _ 914World Garage _ Torsion bar cap

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Mar 22 2005, 03:09 PM

Trying to adjust the ride height and I can't figure out what part is the cap that I need to remove in order to pry the adjuster pivot off.

I need to re-index the torsion bar.

Attached image(s)

Posted by: Mueller Mar 22 2005, 03:16 PM

the entire part that has the threads is the "cap", it'll come straight out.....you might have to pry it since rust/corrosion has set in.....

Posted by: ArtechnikA Mar 22 2005, 03:18 PM

does this help ?

Attached image(s)

Posted by: Mueller Mar 22 2005, 03:20 PM

cap:

Attached image(s)

Posted by: Rhodes71/914 Mar 22 2005, 03:21 PM

Thanks guys, I thought that was the part but in reading some old threads I thought that "cap" and "lever" were two different things.

Just didn't want to start prying and break something, not that I've done that before

Posted by: Mueller Mar 22 2005, 03:30 PM

the "cap" some people mention is on the front of the a-arm assembly. Sometimes when one needs to remove the torsion bar, it's easier to force it towards the front of the vehicle...when you do this, the "cap" gets knocked out.

it's basicly a steel disc that can be put back in.....

Posted by: Joseph Mills Mar 22 2005, 05:09 PM

Since we're talking about torsion bars...

Do they have a number stamped on the end indicating their mm size like the swaybars do?

If not, can you determine their size without removing them? Maybe partway?

Posted by: rhodyguy Mar 22 2005, 05:51 PM

briefly discussing indexing the bar. as per haynes, they recommend moving the a-arm down in the arc as far as it will go before putting on the adjusting lever. too much? is there a general rule of thumb about gaping the stop face of the lever, right of the bat?

k

Posted by: rdauenhauer Mar 22 2005, 10:18 PM

QUOTE (joseph222 @ Mar 22 2005, 03:09 PM)
Since we're talking about torsion bars...

Do they have a number stamped on the end indicating their mm size like the swaybars do?

If not, can you determine their size without removing them? Maybe partway?

they do but often that stamp may be on the inside. The other end will have a L or R stamp.