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

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

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

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

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-- Free up the brake lines from the bracket.

NOTE:

Do not disconnect the brake line.

-- Mark the installation location of the bonded rubber bushing -2- on the subframe with a felt-tip pen -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Mark -1- On Subframe In Middle Of Recess On Bonded Rubber Mounting -2-

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-- 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.

Fig 2: Removing Anti-Twist Mechanism -1- Using Screwdriver

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-- Free up the brake line -1- on the left side -arrow- ; this will destroy the clip.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Line -1- And Clip -Arrow- On Left Side

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

-- Position the special tool as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools Used

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

2 - Thrust Piece: T10356/5

3 - Subframe

4 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe: T10356/6 , 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.

NOTE:

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.

Installing

Fig 5: Identifying Line -1- On Vertical Rib Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- Apply a mark -1- on the new bonded rubber bushing for help with installation.

-- Apply mounting paste to the outer edge of the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Attach the special tool with the bonded rubber bushing.

Fig 6: Identifying Special Tools With Bonded Rubber Bushing Into Subframe

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

2 - Assembly Tool - Bushing: T10356/7 . the marking >>B<< points to the subframe

3 - Subframe

4 - Align the bonded rubber bushing with the markings made previously -arrows- (the markings need to align).

5 - Assembly Tool - Bushing: T10356/8 , the flattened sides need to fit into the cover of the bonded rubber bushing -arrows-.

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

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

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

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

-- Check the position of the bonded rubber bushing and, if necessary, align and pre-tighten special tools with bonded rubber bushing.

-- Operate the pump to press in the bonded rubber bushing until the collar is positioned on the subframe >>without play<<. While pulling in, make sure the bonded rubber bushing does not tilt, otherwise the outer ring could be damaged.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, while noting the following:

-- Evaluate if an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES