SUBFRAME Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

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

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

-- 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 Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931  approximately 100 mm.

-- Position the special tool as shown.

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

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Thrust Piece: T10356/5 

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Subframe

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Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe: T10356/6  , side with shoulder points to subframe

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

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Hydraulic Press: VAS 6178  with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13: T10205/13 

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

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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.

Installing 

-- 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.

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

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

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Subframe

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

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

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

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Hydraulic Press: VAS 6178  with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13: T10205/13 

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

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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.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- On vehicles with electronic damping, select the "basic setting" program after installation. Refer to ELECTRONIC DAMPING BASIC SETTING .

-- Evaluate the need for axle alignment. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .

Tightening Specifications 

• Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME 
• Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES