Strut Mount: Service and Repair

Mounting Bracket with Control Arm Bearing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Guide piece (VW 439)

• Thrust plate (VW 401)

• Thrust plate (VW 402)

• Sleeve (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. (VW 401)

2. (VW 439)

3. (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. (VW 418 A)

2. Mounting bracket with bonded rubber bushing

3. Control arm

4. (VW 401)