Lever Group Bearing Rod This bearing rod is the pivot point for the lever arm on classic spring-lever espresso machines, supporting smooth, consistent motion each time the lever is pulled to build brewing pressure. It's found in the vintage AL67-style lever groups shared across old Astoria, Brasilia, La Pavoni, Nuova Simonelli, and Wega machines, a common lever mechanism platform used across several Italian manufacturers of that era. COMPATIBILITY Fits: Old-style AL67 lever groups used by Astoria, Brasilia, La Pavoni, Nuova Simonelli, and Wega Replaces: OEM lever group bearing rod (AS_25) Works with: Lever arm pivot assembly INSTALLATION Moderate difficulty, lever arm disassembly required; basic hand tools. PRO TIPS If the lever feels loose or wobbles side-to-side (not just up-and-down from the spring), the bearing rod itself is often the culprit, inspect it for wear grooves before replacing other lever components.