Threaded Bushing, Removing And Installing: Removing

The following describes for example the removing and installing on the left side of the vehicle

-- Raise the vehicle.

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

-- Remove the exhaust system bracket from the subframe -arrows-.

Fig 1: Identifying Exhaust System Bracket (Suspended Mount) Bolts

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-- Remove the pendulum support bolts -1-.

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

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

Vehicles with Level Control System Sensor

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-- Disconnect the connector -1- from the Left Front Level Control System Sensor -G78- or Right Front Level Control Sensor -G289-.

Continuation for all vehicles

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-- Remove the clips -1- and -2- for the wiring harness -3- from the subframe and the steering gear.

-- Remove the steering gear bolts -1-.

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-- Pry the steering gear out of the subframe alignment sleeves.

-- Position the Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931  -1- under the subframe.

Fig 2: Identifying Engine/Gearbox Jack

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-- Secure the subframe (refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING ) and lower it approximately 10 cm.

-- Drive out the threaded bushing -1- in the -direction of the arrow-.

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