SUBFRAME, Servicing, Front Bonded Rubber Bushing: Notes

• If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber bushing on the opposite side must also be replaced. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA) for the allocation.
• Check the other bushings before replacing a faulty bonded rubber bushing.
• If there are any tears or other visible damages, replace the bonded rubber bushing.
• Identify the installation position to the subframe before removing the bonded rubber bushing.

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Hydraulic Press: VAS 6178 
  Fig 1: Identifying Hydraulic Press VAS6178

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• Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump: VAS 6179 
  Fig 2: Identifying Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179

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• Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit : T10205A 
  Fig 3: Identifying Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit T10205A

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• Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit: T10263 
  Fig 4: Assembly Tool T10263

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• Assembly Tool: T10356A 
  Fig 5: Identifying Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit

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• Assembly paste. Refer to the Electronic Parts Information (ETKA).