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To remove

Fig 1: Removing Rear Axle Bush
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  1. Depress the brake pedal and keep it depressed by means of a brake clamp.
  2. Raise the car slightly and remove the wheels. Then raise the car fully.
  3. Remove the rear silencer (only when changing the bush on the right-hand side).
  4. Detach the brake pipes from the hose connections on the rear axle. Plug the brake pipes.
  5. Place a high-lift jack or the like under the spring link.
  6. Remove the damper's lower retaining bolt.
  7. Lower the spring link and remove the jack or similar.
  8. Insert a pry bar in the damper mounting and carefully lever the spring link downwards. Remove the coil spring.
  9. Position the jack or similar under the rear axle.
  10. Remove the rear axle retaining bolt. Carefully lower the rear axle.
  11. Use a knife or chisel to remove the edge of the bush where the special tool is to be positioned.
  12. Place special tool 89 96 688 TOOL, REAR AXLE RUBBER BUSH  , see 89 96 688 TOOL, REAR AXLE RUBBER BUSH  and remove the bush.