7. rear axle and suspension (Rear axle and rear suspension)

ate more working pace.

• Remove the fuel filler tube from the crossmember and the tank and withdraw it, as shown in Fig. 6.10.
• Turn the steering into full lock to one side and remove the nut securing und track rod ball joint to the steering lever. Use a suitable puller, as shown in Fig. 6.2 and separate the ball joint connection.
• Turn the steering into the opposite lock and carry out the same operations on the other side.

7. REAR AXLE AND SUSPENSION

The rear suspension consists of two leaf springs, fitted in longitudinal direction to the chassis. Each spring consists of two main leaves and two auxiliary leaves. It is obvious that due to the different capcities of the various makes and models there are differences in the carrying capacity of the springs. Whenever a spring is replaced, quote the model and the chassis number. Models with four-wheel drive have different springs.