Lower Control Arm Bonded Rubber Bushing, Suspension Strut Connection

Lower Control Arm Bonded Rubber Bushing, Suspension Strut Connection

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Assembly tool (T10230)

• Hollow piston cylinder (VAS 6179)

• Hydraulic Press (VAS 6178) with Pressure Head (T10205/13)

• Engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Torque wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Socket (T10188)

Pressing Off

- Remove wheel.

- Remove lower control arm. Refer to => [ Lower Control Arm ] Service and Repair.

- Attach tools onto lower control arm, as shown in illustration.





1. Threaded spindle (T10230/1)

2. Nut (T10230/2)

3. Press piece (T10230/13)

4. Tube (T10230/5)

5. Thrust Plate (T10230/7) and (VAS 6178) with Pressure Head (T10205/13)

- Press out bonded rubber bushing.

Pressing In

- Attach tools onto lower control arm, as shown in illustration.





1. (T10230/1)

2. (T10230/2)

3. (T10230/13)

4. Bonded rubber bushing

5. (T10230/5)

6. (T10230/7)

7. (VAS 6178) with (T10205/13)

- Press in bonded rubber bushing flush.

- Use clear areas in (T10230/5) to observe pressing sequence.

- Install lower control arm. Refer to => [ Lower Control Arm ] Service and Repair.

- Install wheel and tighten. Refer to => [ Wheel Bolt Tightening Specification ] [1][2]Specifications.

- Perform vehicle alignment. Refer to => [ Wheel Alignment ] Wheel Alignment.