Installing the Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Fig 1: Marking Position Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- Mark the position of the bonded rubber bushing on the trailing arm with a right angle.

-- Place the outer edge of the right angle on the lower -1- and upper radius -2- of the hole.

-- Make a mark over and under the bushing on the trailing arm -arrows-.

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Position the bonded rubber bushing on the trailing arm so that the marked line -arrows- is between the raised areas -1-.

Fig 2: Positioning Bonded Rubber Bushing On Trailing Arm

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NOTE:

Make absolutely sure that the bonded rubber bushing is in the correct installation position in relation to the trailing arm socket.

-- Mount the tools as illustrated.

Fig 3: Identifying Assembly To Press In Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Tube T10230/5
Thrust plate T10230/12, chamfer must point to bonded rubber bushing
Bonded Rubber Bushing
Front Subframe Mount Kit 3372
Press Plate VW 402

-- Press in bonded rubber bushing flush.

-- Install mounting bracket on trailing link. Refer to Determining Installation Position of Mounting Bracket Relative to Trailing Link

-- Install trailing link. Refer to Installing .