SUBFRAME Front Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles With AWD: Installing
-- Pry the stop plate -1- near the tabs -arrows- off the bonded rubber bushing alternating from side to side before installing the bonded rubber bushing.
Conventional bonded rubber bushing installed position:
- The grooves -arrows- point in direction of travel.
Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing installed position:
- The grooves -arrows- point in direction of travel.
-- Place the tools on the front bonded rubber bushing as shown in the illustration.
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- :T40185/4
- Subframe
- Bonded rubber bushing
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- :T10205/4
- :VAS6178
- :T10263/5
- :T10263/4 The spindle pins face downward.
-- Align the bonded rubber bushing with the markings made previously and push it in until the collar comes in contact with the bushing in the subframe >>without any gaps<<.
If necessary, tension and press over cylinder several times.
While pulling in, make sure the bonded rubber bushing does not cant, otherwise outer ring could be damaged.
- The ends of the rubber bead on the bonded rubber bushing must align with the markings -arrows- on the subframe.
After replacing the bearing, fix any paint damage on the subframe with corrosion protection, primer and black top coat.
-- Mount the stop plate on the bonded rubber bushing.
Further installation is the reverse order of removal. Note the following:
-- If installed, install the diagonal braces. Refer to DIAGONAL BRACES, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Install coil springs. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, COIL SPRING .
-- Install the underbody covers. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
-- Install rear wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .
-- Fill the rear axle air springs. Refer to SYSTEM, VENTING OR FILLING .