SUBFRAME Front Bearing, Replacing, Vehicles With AWD: Installing

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Fig 1: Carefully Pry Anti-Twist Mechanism Off

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-- Pry the stop plate -1- near the tabs -arrows- off the bonded rubber bushing alternating from side to side before installing the bonded rubber bushing.

Conventional bonded rubber bushing installed position:

Fig 2: Grooves Point In Direction Of Travel

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The grooves -arrows- point in direction of travel.

Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing installed position:

Fig 3: Bonded Rubber Bushing Installed Position

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The grooves -arrows- point in direction of travel.

-- Place the tools on the front bonded rubber bushing as shown in the illustration.

Fig 4: Tools On The Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut T10263/5
Thrust Piece T40185/4
Subframe
Bonded rubber bushing
Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece T40185/3
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - 4T10205/4
Hydraulic Press VAS6178
Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Nut T10263/5
Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle T10263/4 The spindle pins face downward.

-- Align the bonded rubber bushing with the markings made previously and push it in until the collar comes in contact with the bushing in the subframe >>without any gaps<<.

NOTE:

If necessary, tension and press over cylinder several times.

While pulling in, make sure the bonded rubber bushing does not cant, otherwise outer ring could be damaged.

The ends of the rubber bead on the bonded rubber bushing must align with the markings -arrows- on the subframe.

Fig 5: Ends Of Rubber Bead On Bonded Rubber Bushing Must Align With Markings
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NOTE:

After replacing the bearing, fix any paint damage on the subframe with corrosion protection, primer and black top coat.

-- Mount the stop plate on the bonded rubber bushing.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Install the diagonal braces, refer to Installing .

-- Install coil springs, refer to Installing .

-- Install the underbody covers, refer to Underbody Trim Panel .

-- Install rear wheels, refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Fill the rear axle air springs, refer to SYSTEM, VENTING OR FILLING .