Control Arm Bushing: Service and Repair

Bonded rubber bushings for control arm, replacing





Special tools and equipment
^ VW401 Thrust plate
^ VW 402 Thrust plate
^ VW 411 Punch tool
^ VW 447i Thrust pad
^ VW 516Tube
^ 30-14 Sleeve





Special tools and equipment
^ 40-103 Sleeve
^ 2010 Sleeve
^ 3288/2 Assembly tool
^ 3301 Assembly tool
^ VAG 1331 Torque wrench





Fig. 1 Pressing out control arm front rubber bushing





Fig. 2 Pressing in front bonded rubber mount for control arm

Notes:
^ Use lubricant to press in the bonded rubber rubber mount e.g. lubricant G 294 421 A 1
^ Never use grease!

CAUTION:

Part numbers are listed here for reference only. Always check with your Parts department for the latest information.





Fig. 3 Installation position of rear bonded rubber bushing for control arm

One of the embossed arrows points toward the projection (arrow -A-) on the control arm.





Fig. 4 Pressing rear bonded rubber bushing for control arm out/in