Upper Control Arm Bearing, Replacing

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Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Subframe Bushing Tool Kit:3301
Bearing Installer - Multiple Use:3348

NOTE:

From MY 2012 (Running Change), A Bonded Rubber Bushing Made With A Different Rubber Compound Was Installed On The Upper Control Arm In Cabriolet Vehicles. Installing More Than One Kind Is Not Permitted.

NOTE:

Control Arms Must Only Be Clamped In A Vise With Protective Vise Jaw Lining!

Pulling Out Bushing

Fig 1: Pulling Out Bushing

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Mounting Installation Location

Fig 2: Identifying Installation Location Of Bushing

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-A- = ~ 90° ± 5°

Pulling In Bushing

Fig 3: Identifying Tool Set Up/Assembly

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-A- = bearing

NOTE:

Do Not Use Lubricant!