Strut Mount: Service and Repair

Mounting Bracket with Control Arm Bearing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Guide Pin (VW 439)

• Thrust Plate (VW 401)

• Thrust Plate (VW 402)

• Tube 31.5 mm Dia. (VW 418 A)

Pressing off mounting bracket with bearing for control arm

Bonded rubber bushing is available as a replacement part only with the mounting bracket.

- Press mounting bracket with bonded rubber bushing off control arm.

• Hold control arm firmly while pressing out.





1. Thrust plate (VW 401)

2. Guide pin (VW 439)

3. Thrust plate (VW 402)

Pressing on mounting bracket with bearing on control arm

- Thinly coat control arm hex head with installation lubricant (G 294 421 A1) (1:20).

- Carefully press bearing onto control arm as far as stop.





1. Sleeve (VW 418 A)

2. Mounting bracket with bonded rubber bushing

3. Control arm

4. Thrust plate (VW 401)