Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing: Installing

Fig 1: Installation Position Of Bushing Halves

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Installation position of bushing halves

A - Upper bushing half with no shoulder, the ribs face toward body

B - Lower bushing half with a shoulder, the shoulder faces toward bolt heads

Use lubricant to press in the bonded rubber mounting e.g. lubricant G 294 421 A1  .

• Install mounting halves into subframe.

Fig 2: Pressing Subframe Mountings In

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• Press new mountings in using engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.
• Reinstall subframe.