SUBFRAME Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it up. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- for the rear level control system sensor and free up the wire.

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Final Drive 0D3 "quattro sport" :

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Final Drive Wiring Harness Bracket

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-- Remove the bolts -arrows-, and remove the bracket -1- from the rear final drive.

-- Label and disconnect the connectors -2- for the oil pressure/temperature sensor and at the clutch valves.

-- Disconnect the connector -4- at the All Wheel Drive Pump -V415-.

-- Unclip the wiring harness -3- from the final drive -5, 6 and 7- and tie it up.

Final Drive 0B0 "quattro ultra" :

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-- Disconnect the connectors -1 and 2-.

-- Remove the wiring guide from the final drive and free up the wire.

Equipment Versions with SCR System:

-- Free up the SCR delivery line.

Continuation for all Versions:

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -arrow-, and free up the bracket -1- with the wires.

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

-- Lower the subframe a total of a maximum of 100 mm.

-- Mark the installation position of the bonded rubber bushing on the subframe -arrows-, for example with a felt-tip pen.

Fig 2: Ends Of Rubber Bead On Bonded Rubber Bushing Must Align With Markings

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-- If necessary, the support -arrow- with the small interior diameter must be removed from the :VAS6178  and the T10205/13 must be installed for it.

Fig 3: Identifying Support -Arrow- And VAS 6178

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

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1. :T10205/8-1 
2. Hydraulic Press:VAS6178 
3. :T40328/3 
4. :T40328/1 
5. :T40328/2  . The conical side must face upward and the ribs must fit into the openings in the rubber bonded bushing
6. :T40328/4 
7. :T10205/8-2