Guide Bushing: Removal

On vehicles with headlight range control, remove axle linkage. On all vehicles, remove guide bushing nuts and bolts. Position Tool (VW552) to prevent brake line stress. See Fig 1. Using special tools, press out guide bushing. See Fig 2.

Fig 1: Supporting Rear Axle

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Fig 2: Removing Guide Bushing

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