Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)
Front Steering Knuckle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering Knuckle - Interference With Brake Rotor
Group:
40
Number:
92-01
Date:
October 31, 1992
Subject:
Steering knuckle - modification to prevent interference (supercedes Product Circular, Group 40, No. 87-03, 6/30/87)
Model(s):
Vanagon m.y. 1980 - 1985
Some replacement steering knuckles contact the brake disc in the area indicated (arrow).
Check replacement steering knuckles with the following Part Numbers upon installation and modify if necessary:
251 407 311 AE
251 407 312 AE
251 407 311 AF
251 407 312 AF
Modification
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grind down cast lug on steering knuckle approx. 8.0 to 10.0 mm (5/16 to 3/8 in.) to provide clearance for brake disc (arrow).
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check fit of splash shield to steering knuckle and modify shield if necessary.
CAUTION
Modified part must not show scoring marks from grinding and must have smooth, rounded edges.
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paint modified parts to provide corrosion protection