SUBFRAME Front Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

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Vehicles with active suspension: pay attention to the safety precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON VEHICLES WITH ACTIVE SUSPENSION .

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

-- Exhaust system without separating point: remove the muffler. Refer to MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (2.0L) / MUFFLER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (3.0L) .

-- Exhaust system with separating point: remove the exhaust pipe. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (2.0L) / OVERVIEW - MUFFLER (3.0L) .

-- Versions with air suspension: perform the system bleeding. Refer to AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM, FILLING AND BLEEDING .

-- Remove the left and right spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the diagonal braces. Refer to UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL .

-- 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.

Fig 1: Ends Of Rubber Bead On Bonded Rubber Bushing Must Align With Markings

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-- If necessary, the support -arrow- with the small inner diameter must be removed from the Hydraulic Press :VAS 6178 and the Pressure Head :T10205/13 must be installed for it.

Fig 2: Identifying Support -Arrow- And VAS 6178

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

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Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Spindle :T10205/8-1
Hydraulic Press :VAS 6178
Assembly Tool - Support Ring :T40328/3
Assembly Tool - Pipe :T40328/1
Assembly Tool - Support Ring :T40328/7 The conical side must face upward and the ribs must fit into the openings in the rubber bonded bushing.
Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece :T40328/10 . The opening faces the rubber bonded bushing.
Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Nuts :T10205/8-2

CAUTION:

There is a risk of injury if the bonded rubber bushing comes loose abruptly when pressing it off.

It is possible that parts of the body may become bruised.

- Secure the hydraulic cylinder while pressing out.

- Secure the tools with the engine and gearbox jack placed underneath.