SUBFRAME Rear Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles With Fwd: Removing

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CAUTION:

This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts. Refer to component overview prior to starting procedure.

Mandatory Replacement Parts

Bolts - Bushing

NOTE:

Check the other bushings before replacing a faulty bonded rubber bushing.

If cracks, oil leaks or other damage is visible, this bonded rubber busing must be replaced too.

To replace the rubber bonded bushing, lower the back of the subframe. It is not necessary to remove the subframe.

Do not lower the subframe more than 4 cm on one side.

Identify mounting location to subframe before removing the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Remove the rear section from the exhaust system. .

-- Secure the vehicle to the hoist lifting arms -arrow B- with the :T10038 over the striker pin -arrow A-.

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-- Place a piece of foam rubber -1- between the sill panel and the :T10038 and then tension the :T10038 .

NOTE:

Be careful not to scratch the sill panel.

CAUTION:

The Vehicle Could Fall off the Hoist If It Is Not Secured.

-- Remove the rear wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Place the :VAS6931 under the subframe -1-.

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-- Support the subframe on a piece of wood -2-.

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

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-- Equipment versions with brace. remove the brace.

-- Install the :3346/2 with the thrust bearing from the :3301 and :3346/3 , as illustrated, on the opposite side of the bonded rubber bushing being replaced approximately 1.5 cm into the vehicle body.

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:3301
:3346/3
:3346/2

NOTE:

Turn the :3346/3 on the :3346/2 until dimension -a- 4 cm is reached.

-- Lower the subframe 4 cm only.