Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Measuring Center Of The Wheel To The Lower Edge Of The Wheelhouse

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Take a measurement - a - with a tape measure from the center of the wheel to the lower edge of the wheelhouse.
Make a note of the measurement. This is necessary to tighten the bolts for the rear axle to the bearing bracket.
Install Brake Pedal Actuator V.A.G 1869/2.
Lift vehicle on lifting platform.

Remove wheels.

Fig 2: Brake Lines, Clip, Parking Brake Cable & Brackets

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Separate brake lines - arrow A - and remove clip.
Remove left brake hose from bracket - 2 -.
Remove right brake hose from rear axle.
Remove parking brake cable from brackets - arrow B -.

Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A under.
Remove bolt - 1 - for bearing bracket on rear axle on both sides.
Lower rear axle using engine and transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A.

Fig 3: Rear Axle With Tensioning Strap T10038 Over Mounting From Muffler System

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Tighten rear axle with tensioning strap T10038 over mounting from muffler system.

Vehicles with automatic headlight range control

Remove coupling rod from Left Rear Level Control System Sensor G76 from rear axle → Left Rear Level Control System Sensor G76 on the rear axle for front wheel drive .

Continued for all vehicles

NOTE:

Place engine/transmission jack V.A.G 1383 A with universal transmission support V.A.G 1359/2 under the control arm (danger of accident from falling parts when pulling out the wheel hub and the wheel bearing).

Pressing out center of hydraulic bonded rubber bushing

Fig 4: Pressing Out The Center Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Install the special tools on rear axle as shown on illustration.
Pull a plastic bag over the special tools and control arm to pick up the escaping oil when pressing out the center of bonded rubber bushing.
Press out the center of bonded rubber bushing.

1 - VAS 6178

2 - VAS 6180/1

3 - VAS 6180/4 long

4 - VAS 6180/3

5 - VAS 6180/2

6 - V.A.G 1383 A with V.A.G 1359/2

NOTE:

Die edges of separating device VAS 6180/2 must come in position between the collar of the bonded rubber bushing and the connection of the control arm.
The note "Top" on the separating device VAS 6180/2 must point to the control arm.

Pressing out sleeve of hydraulic bonded rubber bushing

CAUTION: Now, replace the separating device VAS 6180/2 with the counter-holder VAS 6180/8 , otherwise the separating device will be damaged by the sleeve.

Fig 5: Pressing Out Sleeve Of Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Press out the sleeve

1 - VAS 6178

2 - VAS 6180/1

3 - VAS 6180/4 long

4 - VAS 6180/5

5 - VAS 6180/8

6 - V.A.G 1383 A with V.A.G 1359/2

NOTE:

The note "Top" on the device VAS 6180/8 points to the control arm.