Bearing Race, Installing

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Fig 1: Bearing Race, Installing

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-- Transfer the installation depth marking from the old bearing to the new one.

-- Lightly coat the bearing with Fitting Paste.

-- Insert bearing -3- into track control arm -4-.

-- Install the special tools as shown in the illustration.

:VW412
:T10030/1
Bracket
Control Arm
:3301/3
:3301/1
:VW402

NOTE:

When Installing, Make Sure The Bearing Does Not Tilt.

-- Press the bearing -3- into track control arm -4-.

-- Note the installation depth marking when installing -arrow-.

-- Check rim offset of bearing -1- in track control arm -2-.

Fig 2: Identifying Rim Offset Of Bearing In Control Arm

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Dimensions -a and b- must be identical.

-- If dimensions -a and b- are different, press the bearing -1- in more.

-- Install track control arm. Refer to CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Bearing For Track Control Arm (On Subframe Side), Pressing Out And Pressing In

Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required

Press Plate:VW402
Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW412
Subframe Bushing Tool Kit:3301
Bearing Installer - Control Arm:3346
Assembly Paste

NOTE:

Hold Track Control Arm Firmly In Position While Pressing Bearing Out And In.

-- Transfer the installation depth marking from the old bearing to the new one.

Mounting Installation Location

Fig 1: Mounting Installation Location

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-A - = ~ 90° ± 5°

-- Lightly coat the bearing with Fitting Paste.

-- Insert bearing -1- into track control arm -2-.

Fig 2: Insert Bearing Into Track Control Arm

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-- Install the special tools as shown in the illustration.

:VW412
:3346
Bracket
Control Arm
:3301/4
:3301/1
:VW402

NOTE:

When Installing, Make Sure The Bearing Does Not Tilt.

-- Press the bearing -3- into track control arm -4-.

-- Note The Installation Depth Marking When Installing -arrow-.

-- Check rim offset of bearing -1- in track control arm -2-.

Fig 3: Checking Press-In Depth Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Dimensions -a and b- must be identical.

-- If dimensions -a and b- are different, press the bearing -1- in more.

-- Install track control arm. Refer to CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .