Front Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: 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 left and right clip -1-.

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-- Free up the left and right brake line on the bracket, do not 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.

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: VAS6931  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: VAS6178  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.