Pressing In
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-- Install the tools on the lower control arm as shown in the figure.
- Hydraulic Press - Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Nut:T10230/2
- Hydraulic Press - Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Thrust Piece:T10230/8
- Lower Control Arm
- Bonded Rubber Bushing
- Hydraulic Press - Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Thrust Piece:T10230/7
- Hydraulic Press:VAS6178 with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13:T10205/13
-- Press in the bonded rubber mount to the stop.
By doing this, core of bonded rubber bushing is pressed in by Hydraulic Press - Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Thrust Piece:T10230/6 more than might be required. However, this is necessary so that bonded rubber bushing lip makes contact with control arm on outside. After loosening Hydraulic Press:VAS6178 , bonded rubber bushing core settles into correct position.