Control link bushings, replacing

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Fig 1: Identifying Special Tools - Control Link Bushings, Replacing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly tool 3301
Assembly tool 3301/3
Assembly tool 3301/4
Support Arm Bearing Inst. Tool 3346

Assembly tool 3346/1
Assembly tool 3346/2
Assembly tool 3346/3
Assembly tool 3350/1

NOTE:

Use protective covers when clamping aluminum control links.

Fig 2: Inner Bushing, Removing

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Inner bushing, removing

Mark location of old bushing.

Fig 3: Bushing Installation Location

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Bushing installation location

Transfer installation mark for old bushing to new bushing

Fig 4: Inner Bushing, Pulling In

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Inner bushing, pulling in

Insert bearing - A - in thrust piece (3346/1) to a depth of 3.2 mm.
Pull bushing in onto stop.

Fig 5: Pull Out Outer Bushing

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Pull out outer bushing

Fig 6: Pull In Outer Bushing

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Pull in outer bushing

To press in, use installation lubricant G 294 421 A1 thinned with water at a ratio of 1:100.

Pull in bushing in center.

Chamfers on bushing and control link must align.