Good show; that's the only easy way to get those Victa bosses off.
Now, as regards that height adjuster link, that bend may be intentional.
On some Victas, the [upward] bend is needed so that the link is still clear of the deck at one extreme of the height range. The low end, in this case, if I recall correctly.
Easy enough to check, with the axles and link assembled up to the deck.
