SUBFRAME Bonded Rubber Bushing And Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Fwd: Notes
Special Tools And Workshop Equipment Required
- Torque wrench:V.A.G 1332
- Engine-/transmission jack:V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support:V.A.G 1359/2
- Hydraulic cylinder:VAS 6178
- Pneumatic/hydraulic foot pump :VAS 6179
- Assembly tool:T10205
- Assembly tool:T10263
- Assembly tool:T40033
- Assembly tool:T40185
- Assembly tool:3346
- Assembly tool:3301
If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber bushing on the opposite side must also be replaced. For the correct allocation, Refer To the Parts Information..
Check the other bushings before replacing a faulty bonded rubber bushing.
If cracks, oil leaks or other damage is visible, this bonded rubber busing must be replaced too.
There are different versions, depending on the model, either a conventional bonded rubber bushing or a hydraulic one. Refer To SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD and SUBFRAME, STABILIZER BAR, COUPLING ROD AND DIAGONAL BRACE OVERVIEW, FWD . Allocation, Refer To the Parts Information..
-- Place the vehicle on a hoist.
-- Remove wheels.
-- Remove coil springs. Refer To COIL SPRING .
In order to replace the rubber bonded bushing, the subframe must be lowered either at the front or at the rear. It is not necessary to remove the subframe.
Lower the subframe alternating between the front and rear. This avoid having to perform an axle alignment.
Do not lower the subframe more then 4 cm.
Identify mounting location to subframe before removing the bonded rubber bushing.