Bonded Rubber Mountings For Subframe, Replacing

Bonded rubber mountings for subframe, replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required:

^ Thrust plate VW 402
^ Assembly device 3291
^ Support arm bearing installation tool 3346
^ Installation device 3354

The bonded rubber mountings can only be removed and installed with subframe lowered.

Subframe, removing and installing

Except for the stabilizer bar, no other parts need be removed from subframe.

Mark installation position of bonded rubber bushing on subframe

Mark installation position of defective bonded rubber mounting before removing so that the new bonded rubber mounting can be installed in the correct position.
^ Pry aluminum washer off bonded rubber mounting with a screwdriver.





^ Mark position of semi-circle cut-out - arrow - on subframe with, for example a felt tip pen.





Pulling out bonded rubber mounting
^ Install tools as shown in illustration.
^ Pull out bonded rubber mounting by tightening spindle.

Pulling in bonded rubber mounting

Front and rear bonded rubber mountings differ.





Verify correct application when installing.
1. Bonded rubber mounting









^ Insert the bonded rubber mounting so that the cut-out - arrow - faces the marking - 1 -.

The eccentric hole - B - in bonded rubber mounting must point forward - arrow A -.





^ Put bonded rubber mounting and special tool into position.

Note:
^ Use lubricant to press in the bonded rubber mounting e.g. lubricant G 294 421 A 1.

CAUTION: Make sure the bonded rubber mounting does not bend when pulling in otherwise the aluminum washer may be damaged!





^ Pull in the bonded rubber mounting until the chamfer - arrows - is positioned before the mounting hole.
^ Check that the chamfer of the outer ring is positioned evenly. Correct installation position again if necessary.
^ Slowly pull bonded rubber mounting completely in.

The tools and the bonded rubber mounting must be guided by a second mechanic when pulling in.

Installing subframe





The arrows on the bonded rubber mounting aluminum washers must point to rear.
1. Hex bolt; Use new bolts!
2. Aluminum washer for front bonded rubber mounting
3. Aluminum washer for rear bonded rubber mounting
^ Tighten bolts for subframe.