Bearing for track control arm (on subframe side), pressing out and pressing in
Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Bearing For Track Control Arm (On Subframe Side), Pressing Out And Pressing In
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
- Thrust plate VW 402
- Punch VW 412
- Tube 3296
- Assembly tool T40032
- Assembly paste G 052 109 A2
NOTE:
- Hold track control arm firmly in position while pressing bearing out and in.
Bearing, Removing
- Remove track control arm → Track Control Arm, Removing and Installing .
- Mark installation depth - arrow - on the bearing - 1 -.
Use a waterproof felt-tip pen for marking.
- Install special tools as shown in the illustration.
- Press bearing - 1 - out of track control arm - 2 -.
Bearing Race, Installing
- Transfer installation depth marking from the old bearing to the new one.
- Coat bearing lightly with assembly paste G 052 109 A2 .
- Insert bearing - 1 - into track control arm - 2 -.
- Install special tools as shown in the illustration.
NOTE:
- When installing, make sure the bearing does not tilt.
- Press bearing - 1 - into track control arm - 2 -.
- Note the installation depth marking when installing - arrow -.
- Check rim offset of bearing - 1 - in track control arm - 2 -.
Dimensions - a - and - b - must be identical.
- If dimensions - a - and - b - are different, press bearing - 1 - in more.
- Install track control arm → Track Control Arm, Removing and Installing .