Front Lower Control Arm Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool:T10219

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Press Plate:VW 402

Fig 1: Press Plate VW402
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Press Piece - Rod:VW 411

Fig 2: Press Piece - Rod
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Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW 412

Fig 3: Identifying Press Piece - Multiple Use VW412
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-- Remove the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pressing Out

-- Press out the bonded rubber bushings as shown.

Fig 4: Identifying Press Piece, Press Plate And Tube

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Press Piece - Rod:VW 411
Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool - Tube:T10219/1 the opening must face the control arm
Press Plate:VW 402

Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pressing In

Fig 5: Installation Position for the Front Bonded Rubber Bushing -1-

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-- Align the bonded rubber bushing -1- with the control arm -2-.

The grooves -3- must point to the control arm -2- as shown.

-- Apply Installation Lubricant:G 294 421 A1 onto the outside of the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Install the bonded rubber bushing as shown.

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Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool - Drift:T10219/2
Bonded Rubber Bushing
Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool - Tube:T10219/1 the opening must face the control arm
Press Plate:VW 402

CAUTION:

The bonded rubber bushing will be crooked for a short time at the beginning of the installation. Later the bonded rubber bushing will straighten out. It will not be necessary to guide it.

-- Install the bonded rubber bushing until the core -1- and the control arm hole -2- are at the same height.

Fig 6: Installing Bushing

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-- Press the bearing back slightly in the control arm.

Fig 7: Exploded View Of Drive Axle Components

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Press Piece - Multiple Use:VW 412
Wishbone Rubber Mount Assembly Tool -Tube:T10219/1
Press Plate:VW 402

Dimensions -a- and -b- must be identical.

Fig 8: Identifying Dimensions

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-- Install the lower control arm. Refer to LOWER CONTROL ARM, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .