Front Bonded Rubber Bushing On SUBFRAME, Replacing, AWD Vehicles: Removing

-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to WHEEL BEARING IN CURB WEIGHT POSITION, LIFTING VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRING .

-- Remove the wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- Remove the clamps -1- on both sides of the vehicle.

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-- Free up the brake line from the bracket and disconnect the brake line.

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Mark the installation location of the bonded rubber bushing on the subframe with a felt-tip pen -1-.

• Apply the mark -1- on the subframe in the middle of the recess on the bonded rubber mounting -2-.

-- Pry out the anti-twist mechanism -1- in the area of the retaining tabs for example with a screwdriver -2- from the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Free up the brake line -1- on the left side -arrow- the clip will be destroyed at the same time.

-- Slightly lower the subframe with the :VAS6931  approximately 100 mm.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and press the tie rod toward the rear.

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-- Position the special tool as shown.

1 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut:T10263/5 

2 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Press Piece:T10356/1 

3 - Subframe

4 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe:T10356/2  , side with shoulder points to subframe

5 - Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - 1:T10205/1 

6 - Hydraulic Press:VAS6178  with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13:T10205/13 

7 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut :T10263/5 

8 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle:T10263/4 

-- Pretension the special tools.

-- Press out the bonded rubber bushing.

TIP:

When removing the bonded rubber bushing, the outer race collar on the bushing is sheared off. There is a loud crack when this happens.

• After removing the bonded rubber bushing, it must be removed from the Tube:T10356/2  by tapping lightly with a hammer.