Pressing out the Bonded Rubber Mount

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-- Remove trailing link. Refer to TRAILING ARM WITH MOUNTING BRACKET .

-- Remove the mounting bracket from the trailing link.

-- Mount the tools as illustrated.

Fig 1: Identifying Assembly To Press Out Bonded Rubber Bushing

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Tube T10230/3
Thrust Piece T10230/10
Front Subframe Mount Kit 3372
Press Plate VW 401
Press Plate VW 402

-- Press out the bonded rubber mount.