SUBFRAME, Servicing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit: T10205
Torque Wrench 1332 40-200Nm: VAG1332
Hydraulic Press: VAS6178
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump: VAS6179
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit: VAS6779A
Press Plate: VW401
Press Piece - Multiple Use: VW412
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit - Thrust Piece: VAS6779/1
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit -Threaded Rod: VAS6779/2
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit - Hexagon Nut: VAS6779/3
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit -Tube: VAS6779/4
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit -Thrust Piece: VAS6779/5
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit - Funnel: VAS6779/6
Rubber Bushing Assembly Device Kit - Counterhold: VAS6779/7

Replacing the Bonded Rubber Bushing for the Pendulum Support.

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

-- Remove the hex nut -1- from the right and left coupling rod -3-.

Fig 1: Coupling Rod And Nuts And Stabilizer Bar

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-- Remove the coupling rod -3- from the stabilizer bar -2- on the left and right sides.

-- Remove the stabilizer bar bolts -7 and 8-.

Fig 2: -- Remove The Steering Gear Bolts -7 And 8-.

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Leave the stabilizer bar in the installation position on the vehicle.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

Fig 3: Identifying Pendulum Support & Bolts

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-- Remove the bolts -2 and 3-.

-- Remove the pendulum support.

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pressing Out

-- Install the : VAS6779A on the subframe as shown.

-- Position the : VAS6779/1 -1- with the flat side -arrow- on the bonded rubber bushing in the direction of travel.

Fig 4: Pressing Out Bonded Rubber Mount

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1 - : VAS6779/1

2 - : VAS6779/4 , with the large outer diameter to the subframe.

3 - : VAS6779/5

4 - : VAS6178 with : T10205/13

5 - : VAS6779/3

6 - : VAS6779/2

-- Press out both bonded rubber bushings until the upper bonded rubber bushing -2- is visible in the pendulum support opening -arrow- in the subframe.

Fig 5: Identifying Thrust Piece

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-- Perform a visual inspection of the upper bonded rubber bushing outer race -2-.

If the upper bonded rubber bushing outer race -2- is deformed, it must be destroyed through the opening for the pendulum support -arrow- in the subframe.

-- Using a chisel or similar tool -1-, make a break in the upper bonded rubber bushing outer race -2-.

NOTE:

This work sequence is necessary to prevent tilting of the bonded rubber bushing outer race in the area of the pendulum support opening in the subframe.

-- Completely press out both bonded rubber bushings at the same time.

Preparing Bonded Rubber Bushings before Pressing In

-- Place the bonded rubber bushings -1 and 2- on top of each other so the openings -arrows- lay directly over each other.

Fig 6: Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- Tighten the bonded rubber bushings -1 and 2- using the original bolt -3- hand tight.

-- Place the bonded rubber bushing -1- with the bolt head facing up in the larger diameter of the : VAS6779/6 -2-.

Fig 7: Bonded Rubber Bushing & Funnel

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-- Align the bonded rubber bushing -1- in the : VAS6779/6 -2-. The opening in the bonded rubber bushing must directly face the recess -arrows- in the : VAS6779/6 -2-.

-- Press the bonded rubber bushing -3- in the : VAS6779/6 until it stops as shown.

Fig 8: Pressing In Bonded Rubber Bush

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: VW412
: VAS6779/5 , the side with the letter >>A<< points upward
Bonded Rubber Bushing
: VAS6779/6
: VAS6779/4
: VW401

-- Remove the bolt from the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Insert the : VAS6779/7 -1- into the subframe.

Fig 9: Identifying Counter Hold

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-- Insert the : VAS6779/7-1A -2- into the pendulum support opening in the subframe.

-- Fasten the : VAS6779/7-1A onto the : VAS6779/7 -1-.

-- Make sure that the : VAS6779/7-1A -2- is seated correctly in the subframe opening -arrow-.

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pressing In

-- Screw the : VAS6779/2 -7- into the : VAS6779/7 -1-.

-- Attach the : VAS6779A to the subframe as shown.

Fig 10: Installing Bonded Rubber Bushing

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1 - : VAS6779/7

2 - : VAS6779/6 , -arrow marking- on the Funnel must align in the center of both bolts -arrow-.

3 - : VAS6779/9

4- : VAS6178 with : T10205/13

5- : VAS6779/3

6- : VAS6779/2

-- Press in both bonded rubber bushings at the same time.

-- Remove the : VAS6779 from the subframe and check the position of the pressed in bonded rubber bushing.

-- Fasten the stabilizer bar with the subframe and the coupling rod.

-- Insert the pendulum support.

Fig 11: Identifying Pendulum Support & Bolts

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-- Install the bolts -2 and 3- and tighten.

-- Install the bolt -1- and tighten.

-- Install the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING GEAR
Underbody trim panel bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .
Noise insulation bolts. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .