Brake Pedal Remote Control Rod — Removal and Installation (Opel Ascona C)

1. Removal of the brake vacuum servo assembly and remote control assembly on pre-1985 models has been covered in previous Sections. The steps below will allow you to remove the remote control rod separately should it become necessary to replace either the rod or the bell crank if wear occurs in the pivot bolts or bushings.

2. Remove the air cleaner, if necessary, for easier access.

3. Working with the remote control rod on the servo side, push the spring leg back and release the return spring (Figure 9.63).



4. Remove the snap ring and pull out the kingpin to release the remote control rod and bell crank. Remove the kingpin using pliers (Figure 9.64).





5. Working from the brake pedal side of the remote control rod, remove the rubber cover from the bell crank housing.

6. Twist the remote control rod to unscrew it from the pin on the crank arm (Figure 9.65).



7. Screw the new rod into the journal, making sure that the corrugated dust membranes are installed on the rod.

8. Connect the remote control rod to the crank arm at the servo assembly.

9. Install the kingpin and snap ring. Connect the spring.

10. Check and adjust the remote control rod as indicated in Section 23, paragraphs 23 and 24.

11. Reinstall the parts removed at the beginning.