SUBFRAME Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it up. Refer to DRIVESHAFT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- Remove the left and right bolt -arrow-, 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. Support Ring:T40373/1  . The conical side must face upward and the ribs must fit into the openings in the rubber bonded bushing
6. Assembly Tool - Thrust Piece:T40328/10 
7. Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Nuts:T10205/8-2