SUBFRAME, Servicing, Front Bonded Rubber Bushing: Removing

-- Before starting the procedures, determine the curb weight position. Refer to VEHICLES WITH COIL SPRINGS, CHECKING THE CURB WEIGHT POSITION FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT .

-- Remove the wheels. Refer to WHEELS AND TIRES .

-- 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.

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

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

Fig 1: Identifying Mark -1- On Subframe In Middle Of Recess On Bonded Rubber Mounting -2-

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Apply the mark -1- on the subframe in the middle of the recess on the bonded rubber mounting -2-.

-- 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.

Fig 2: Removing Anti-Twist Mechanism Using Screwdriver

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-- Free up the brake line -1- on the left side -arrow- the clip will be destroyed at the same time.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Line -1- And Clip -Arrow- On Left Side

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-- Slightly lower the subframe with the Engine and Gearbox Jack: VAS 6931 approximately 100 mm.

-- Remove the bolt -3- and press the tie rod toward the rear.

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-- Position the special tool as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying Special Tools Used

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1 -

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

2 -

Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Press Piece: T10356/1

3 -

Subframe

4 -

Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe: T10356/2 , side with shoulder points to subframe

5 -

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

6 -

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

7 -

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

8 -

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.