Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Tensioning Strap:T10038
Hydraulic Press - Rear Subframe Bushing Tool Kit:T10263
Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit:T10356
Torque Wrench, 40-200Nm:VAG1332A
Hydraulic Press:VAS 6178 with Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit- Adapter 13:T10205/13
Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump:VAS6179

Special tools and workshop equipment required

Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit :T10205A

Fig 1: Identifying Bearing Installer - Wheel Hub/Bearing Kit T10205A
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NOTE:

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 Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

-- 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 - 2.0L , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 3.6L .

-- 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 :T10038 .

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Tensioning Strap:T10038

WARNING:

The vehicle could slide off the hoist if it is not secured.

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

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NOTE:

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 3: Removing Anti-Twist Mechanism -1- Using Screwdriver

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-- Lower the subframe using the :VAS6931 or :VAG1383A approximately 100 mm.

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

Fig 4: 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 5: 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 - Thrust Piece:T10356/5

3 - Subframe

4 - Subframe Bushing Assembly Tool Kit - Tube:T10356/6 , side with offset points to subframe

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

6 - Hydraulic Press:VAS6178 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.

NOTE:

When removing the bonded rubber bushing, the outer race collar on the bushing is sheared off. There is a loud crack when this happens.

After removing the bonded rubber bushing, it must be removed from the :T10356/6 by tapping lightly with a hammer.

Press in the Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing

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

Fig 6: Identifying Line -1- On Vertical Rib Of Bonded Rubber Bushing

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-- 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 7: Identifying Special Tools With Bonded Rubber Bushing Into Subframe

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

2 - Assembly Tool - Bushing:T10356/7 - the marking -B- 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:VAS6178 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.

NOTE:

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

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

Further installation is the reverse order of removal.

Tightening Specifications

Refer to OVERVIEW - SUBFRAME
Wheel Bolts. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .
Exhaust system. Refer to OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 2.0L , OVERVIEW - MUFFLER - 3.6L .