Front Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Tensioning Strap:T10038

Fig 1: Identifying Tensioning Strap T10038
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Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit:T10263

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Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit:T10356A

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Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178 with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13:T10205/13

Fig 2: Identifying Hydraulic Press VAS6178
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Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump:VAS 6179

Fig 3: Identifying Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump VAS6179
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Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit:T10205 A

Fig 4: Identifying Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit T10205A
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Engine and Gearbox Jack:VAS 6931

Fig 5: Engine and Gearbox Jack VAS6931 or VAG1383A
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CAUTION:

If a bonded rubber bushing is faulty, then the bonded rubber bushing on the opposite side must also be replaced. Refer to the appropriate Electronic Parts Information for the allocation.

Check the other bearing before switching out a defected bonded rubber bushing.

If there are any tears or other visible damages, replace the bonded rubber bushing.

To replace the bonded rubber bushing, the subframe must be lowered either at the front or at the rear. It is not necessary to remove the subframe.

Identify the installation position to the subframe before removing the bonded rubber bushing.

Pressing out bonded rubber bushing, front

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheels.

-- Remove the spring. Refer to SPRING, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the rear muffler from the exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .

-- Remove the bolt for the tie rod on the wheel bearing housing.

-- Push the tie rod downward and install the bolt again.

-- Push the tie rod as far as possible toward the rear.

-- Remove the clamps -1- on both sides of the vehicle.

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NOTE:

Do not disconnect the brake line.

-- If equipped, remove the underbody trim panel on the trailing arm mounting bracket. Refer to COMPONENT LOCATION OVERVIEW - UNDERBODY TRIM PANELS .

-- Secure both sides of the vehicle on the hoist lifting arms using the Tensioning Straps:T10038 .

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Tensioning Strap:T10038

CAUTION:

Vehicle not tied down on the hoist.

Vehicle can slip off the hoist.

- Secure the vehicle as described in the procedure on the hoist.

-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Mark the installation location of the bonded rubber bushing on the subframe with a felt-tip pen -1-.

Fig 6: Identifying Mark -1- On Subframe In Middle Of Recess On Bonded Rubber Mounting -2-

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CAUTION:

Apply the mark -1- on the subframe in the middle of the recess on the bonded rubber mounting -2-.

-- Use a screwdriver -2- to pry off the anti-twist mechanism -1- near the bonded rubber bushing retaining tabs.

Fig 7: Removing Anti-Twist Mechanism Using Screwdriver

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-- Lower subframe approximately 100 mm using the engine and gearbox jack.

-- Unclip the brake line -1- from the clip -arrow- on the left side.

Fig 8: Identifying Brake Line -1- And Clip -Arrow- On Left Side

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NOTE:

This will destroy the clip, so it will have to be replaced.

-- Use the special tools as shown.

Fig 9: Identifying Special Tools Used

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1 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut:T10263/5

2 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Press Piece:T10356/1

3 - Subframe

4 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Pipe:T10356/2 , side with shoulder points to subframe:

5 - Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Gripping Device:T10205/1

6 - Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178 with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit Pressure Head:T10205/13

7 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut:T10263/5

8 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit-Threaded Rod:T10263/4

-- Pretension the special tools.

-- Press out the bonded rubber bushing.

CAUTION:

When removing the bonded rubber mounting, the bearing outer race is sheared off. There is a loud crack when this happens.

After removing the bonded rubber bushing, the bearing must be removed from the Tube:T10356/2 by tapping lightly with a hammer.

Press in on the Front Bonded Rubber Bushing

Fig 10: Identifying Line -1- On Vertical Rib Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- Apply a line -1- on the vertical rib of the bonded rubber bushing to help mount.

-- Apply mounting paste to the outer edge of the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Insert the special tools with bonded rubber bushing into the subframe as shown.

Fig 11: Inserting Special Tools With Bonded Rubber Bushing Into Subframe

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1 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut:T10263/5

2 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit-Thrust piece:T10356/7 - the mark -A- points to the subframe:

3 - Subframe

4 - Adjust the bonded rubber bushing to the marks made previously, the marks need to align.

5 - Assembly Tool - Bushing:T10356/8 - the flattened sides need to fit into the cover of the bonded rubber bushing -arrows-.

6 - Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit - Gripping Device:T10205/1

7 - Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178 with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit Pressure Head:T10205/13

8 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Nut:T10263/5

9 - Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit - Threaded Rod:T10263/4

-- Check the position of the bonded rubber bushing and, if necessary, align and pre-tighten special tools with bonded rubber bushing.

CAUTION:

Make sure that the hose from the Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178 to the Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump:VAS 6179 runs between the trailing arm and the fuel tank when installed.

Make sure that the bonded rubber bushing is not bent when installing. Otherwise the outer race could get damaged.

-- Operate the pump to press in the bonded rubber bushing until the collar is positioned on the subframe >>without play<<.

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME, MULTI-LINK SUSPENSION, AWD
Refer to OVERVIEW - TIE ROD
Wheel Bolts. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .
Exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER, PASSAT, ARTEON .