Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushings, Removing and Installing

Hydraulic bonded rubber bushings, removing and installing





A hydraulic bonded rubber bushing -2- has been installed to the rear axle, this has been introduced gradually.

The hydraulic bonded rubber bushing -2- cannot be pressed out and in with current shop tools.

If the hydraulic bonded rubber bushing -2- is damaged, the rear axle beam must be replaced.

The rear axle beam is supplied as a spare part with installed hydraulic bonded rubber bushings.

1. Axle beam
^ Stub axle contact surfaces and threaded holes are to be free of paint and dirt
2. Hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Installed from m.y. 08.98
Cracks and/or oil spots in rubber are indications of wear.
Bushing must be replaced if leaking
3. Hex bolt
^ 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.) plus additional 45° turn
^ Always replace
4. Balance weight

Balance weight is only on axles with hydraulic bonded rubber bushings. Axles with solid rubber bushings do not have the balance weight.