Subframe bushings, replacing

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NOTE:

Various subframe versions are installed.
Subframe with bonded rubber bushings in subframe/body mounting points (all vehicles except convertible). Bonded rubber bushings cannot be replaced.
Subframe without bonded rubber bushings in subframe/body mounting points, rather with welded steel bushings (convertible only). Steel bushings cannot be replaced, replace subframe if damaged.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Assembly tool 3291
Puller 3351/1
Puller 3351/4
Installation device 3372

Installation device 3372/1
Installation device 3372/2
Thrust pad 30 - 205

To replace subframe bushing, subframe must be removed → Subframe, removing and installing

Fig 1: Sawing Off/Cut-Off Rubber Shoulder On Sub-Frame Mounting

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Pulling out bonded rubber bushing

Saw or cut rubber shoulder off subframe bushing up to outer bushing.

NOTE:

If the paint on the surface of the subframe should be damaged, the surface should be protected against corrosion.

Fig 2: Ensuring Installation Device 3372 Is Seated Correctly And Cannot Tilt

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Pulling out rear bonded rubber bushing

Ensure installation device - 3372 - is seated correctly and cannot tilt.

Fig 3: Identifying All Bonded Rubber Bushings On Subframe Are Pulled Out Using Same Special Tool

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Pulling out bonded rubber bushing

All bonded rubber bushings on subframe are pulled out using same special tool.

Fig 4: Preparing To Pull-In Subframe Mounting

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Preparing to pull-in subframe bushing

Position installation device Installation Device 3372 and insert segments 3372/2.

Fig 5: Aligning Bonded Rubber Mounting

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Bonded rubber bushing, aligning

The bonded rubber bushings must be aligned with a long rectangular tube or straightedge.

A = 90° ± 5°

Only tension subframe in a vise using protective clamps!

Fig 6: Pulling In Rear Bonded Rubber Mounting

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Pulling in rear bonded rubber bushing

To press on bonded rubber bushing, use installation lubricant G 294 421 A1.

Pull in bushing - A - until thrust piece -3372/1- is flush with upper edge of installation device Installation Device 3372.
Remove Installation Device 3372 and segments 3372/2 upward.

Fig 7: Pulling In Rear Bonded Rubber Mounting

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Pulling in rear bonded rubber bushing

Insert segments -3372/2- between bridge -3351/4- and subframe.
Pull mounting in onto stop.

If paint on the surface of subframe should be damaged, the surface should be protected against corrosion.

Fig 8: Pulling In Front Bonded Rubber Mounting

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Pulling in front bonded rubber bushing

To press on bonded rubber bushing, use installation lubricant G 294 421 A1.

Insert segments -3372/2- in tube - 3372 -.
Pull in mount - A - until thrust piece -3372/1- is flush with upper edge of Installation Device 3372.

Fig 9: Push Mounting In Onto Stop

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Pulling in front bonded rubber bushing

Raise Installation Device 3372 and remove segments -3372/2-.
Replace bridge -3351/41 with thrust piece -3351/1 and then push mounting in onto stop.

If paint on the surface of subframe should be damaged, the surface should be protected against corrosion.