FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Front

Front






NOTE:
^ Numbers in parentheses ( ) indicate a component or tool in the associated illustration.
^ B:Two-piece mounting (16a or 17b) with clamping sleeve (16b or 18) is used on this model

REMOVAL





1. Clamp control arm in a vise (use light alloy clamping jaws)
2. Countersink flared rim of clamping sleeve with a countersink (dia. 25 mm, 90°)





3. Drive out clamping sleeve
- If tightly seated, drill out clamping sleeve halfway





4. Drive rubber mount out of control arm using a suitable drift

INSTALLATION
1. Thoroughly clean mounting bore for rear mounting in control arm
- Rub down with emery cloth if necessary





2. Coat circumference (arrow) of rubber mount and mounting bore in control arm with suitable lubricating fluid, e.g. Naphthalene part No. 000 989 14 60, or equivalent soft soap

CAUTION: Do not use oil or grease

Installed Position Of Rubber Mounts (Rear Mounting):





3. Install the rubber mounts in the rear mounting so that the flats (arrows) are vertical

Installed Position Of Rubber Mounts (Front Mounting):





4. Install the rubber mounts in the front mounting so that the flats (arrows) are horizontal

CAUTION:
^ Correct installed positions are absolutely essential
^ Only replace rubber mounts in complete pairs
^ Only install the same type of rubber mount (the Shore hardness of the rubber mount is determined by the number and shape of the lugs)





5. Individually press rubber mounts into control arm in a vise while ensuring that the lugs of the rubber mounts engage in the recess of the thrust piece (012b)





6. Insert clamping sleeve (18)





7. Attach puller tool No. 201 589 06 33 00, or equivalent, so that the thrust piece (012b) on the closed side and the unflared side of the clamping sleeve point towards the housing (012a) (arrow)
- Clamp in a vise and press together as far as they will go

NOTE: The clamping sleeve is flared during the tightening process





8. Check that rubber mount and clamping sleeve are perfectly seated against the contact surfaces