SUBFRAME Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

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

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it up. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- for the rear level control system sensor. Free up the wire.

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-- Equipped on some models: free up the wires for the Rear Axle Steering Control Module -J1019- and Sway Stabilization Control Module 2 -J1096- on the body.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -1- and free up the bracket -2- 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 bonded rubber bushing on the subframe -arrows-, for example with a felt-tip pen.

-- 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 1: Identifying Support -Arrow- And VAS 6178

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

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1. Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Spindle :T10205/8-1 
2. Hydraulic Press :VAS 6178 
3. Assembly Tool - Support Ring :T40328/3 
4. Assembly Tool - Pipe :T40328/1 
5. Assembly Tool - Support Ring :T40328/2  . The conical side must face upward and the ribs must fit into the openings in the rubber bonded bushing.
6. Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece :T40328/4 
7. Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Nuts :T10205/8-2