Rear differential bushing, replacing

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Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

Fig 1: Assembly Tool T40032

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Assembly tool T40032

Fig 2: Identifying Engine/Transmission Jack V.A.G. 1383 A

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Engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A
Torque wrench V.A.G 1331
Torque wrench V.A.G 1332

Removing

Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support 1359/2 under rear final drive and secure rear final drive.

Fig 3: Removing/Installing Securing Bolts At Transmission Support

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Remove bolts from transmission supports and rear final drive - arrows -.
Remove drive shaft from rear final drive. →39 - FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL
Secure drive shaft to body with wire.
Remove combi-bolts on differential bushing.

Remove rear crossmember/rear final drive bolts.

NOTE:

Lower rear final drive enough so that upper bolt can be removed.

Remove rear crossmember downward.

Fig 4: Using Removal And Assembly Tool T40032 To Differential Bushing

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Use Removal And Assembly Tool T40032 as shown in illustration and remove differential bushing.

NOTE:

To provide a better illustration, subframe is shown removed.

Installing

Align differential bushing as shown on.

Fig 5: Using Removal And Assembly Tool T40032 To Remove Differential Mount

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Use Removal And Assembly Tool T40032 as shown in illustration and remove differential mount - arrow -.

NOTE:

Installation device from front.
Bearing outer race flush with sleeve on subframe.

Place rear crossmember on rear final drive and tighten combi-bolts
Fasten rear crossmember with subframe.
Fasten front transmission support to rear final drive ,
Install drive shaft to rear final drive. →39 - FINAL DRIVE, DIFFERENTIAL

Remove engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.