Bonded Rubber Bushing, Removing And Installing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Hydraulic Press - Ball Joint Assembly Tools:T10254

Fig 1: Hydraulic Press - Ball Joint Assembly Tools T10254
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Assembly Tool:T40342

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Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Press VAS6178
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Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump:VAS 6179

Fig 3: Identifying Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179
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Installation lubricant. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information.

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Removing

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Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position

Fig 4: Bonded Rubber Bushing Installation Position

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The trapezoid-shaped hole in the bonded rubber bushing -arrow A- faces upward.
The rubber-coated side of the metal insert -arrow B- faces toward the driveshaft.

Bonded Rubber Bushing -A-, Installing

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Pay attention to the installation position of the bonded rubber bushing. Refer to Fig 4.
The beveled side of the Assembly Tool - Guide Sleeve:T40342/1 -arrow- faces inward toward the final drive.
The beveled side of the Pressure Plate:T40342/4 faces toward the Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178 .

-- Coat the outer edge of the bonded rubber bushing -A- with installation lubricant.

-- Press in the bonded rubber bushing all the way to the Pressure Plate:T40342/4 .