Installation Location Of Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Fig 1: Installation Location Of Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-A - Conventional bonded rubber bushing, the arrow point in the drive direction
-B - Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing, the anti-twist element -1- is perpendicular to direction of travel, -arrow- points in direction of travel

Applies to a Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

Fig 2: Before Installing Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Carefully Pry Anti-Twist Mechanism Off

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Before installing the front hydraulic bonded rubber bushing, carefully pry the anti-twist mechanism -1- off the bushing with a screwdriver near the retaining tab -arrows-. Do this in several steps alternating from side to side.

Applies to All

Fig 3: Placing Tools On Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- Place the tools on the rear bonded rubber bushing as shown in the illustration.

Nut:T10263/5
Thrust piece:T40185/4
Subframe
Bonded rubber bushing or the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Thrust piece:T40185/3
Support ring:T10205/4
:VAS 6178
Nut:T10263/5
Spindle: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.

Fig 4: Ends Of Rubber Bead On Bonded Rubber Bushing Must Align With Markings

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The illustration shows a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing. On a conventional bonded rubber bushing, the recesses on the rubber shoulders are turned 90°.

NOTE:

After replacing the bearing, fix any paint damage on the subframe with corrosion protection, primer and black top coat.

-- Attach the anti-twist mechanism to the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing.

Further installation is in the reverse sequence to removal.