Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Installing

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-- As an assembly help make a mark -1- using for example a felt-tip pen on the new bonded rubber bushing.

-- Apply mounting paste to the outer edge of the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Attach the special tool with the bonded rubber bushing.

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

2 - Assembly Tool - Bushing:T10356/7 . the marking >>B<< points to the subframe

3 - Subframe

4 - Align the bonded rubber bushing with the markings made previously -arrows- (the markings need to align).

5 - Assembly Tool - Bushing:T10356/8 , the flattened sides need to fit into the cover of the bonded rubber bushing -arrows-.

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

7 - Hydraulic Press:VAS6178 with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13:T10205/13

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

9 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Spindle:T10263/4

-- Check the position of the bonded rubber bushing and, if necessary, align and pre-tighten special tools with bonded rubber bushing.

-- Operate the pump to press in the bonded rubber bushing until the collar is positioned on the subframe >>without play<<.

While pulling in, make sure the bonded rubber bushing does not tilt, otherwise the outer ring could be damaged.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

-- Overview table for when an axle alignment is needed. Refer to NEED FOR AXLE ALIGNMENT, EVALUATING .