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 .

-- Equipped on some models: disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- from the rear level control system sensor and free up the wire.

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-- Equipped on some models: disconnect the connectors -arrows- for the Rear Axle Steering Control Module -J1019- and free up the wires.

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Final Drive 0D3 "quattro sport" : 

-- 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.

Continuation for All: 

-- Equipped on some models: free up the SCR delivery line.

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

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

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

-- Pry out the anti-twist mechanism -2- in the area of the retaining tabs with a screwdriver from the bonded rubber bushing alternating from side to side.

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-- Pry out the plastic insert -1- from the bonded rubber bushing.

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

-- 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.

-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

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1. : T10205/8-1 
2. : 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