Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Forward Direction of Travel

Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, in the Forward Direction of Travel

• Prior to replacing the defective bonded rubber mount, check the other bonded rubber mounts.

• If tears or other damage is visible, they must also be replaced.

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Engine/Gearbox Jack (V.A.G 1383 A)

• Kukko Support (Kukko 22-2) - 4 -

• Kukko Extractor (Kukko 21/4) - 1 -

• Kukko Separating Tool (Kukko 15-2) - 3 -

• Hydraulic Press (Vas 6178) With Pressure Head (T10205/13)

• Tensioning Strap (T10038)

• Pneumatic/Hydraulic Foot Pump (Vas 6179)

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1332)

• Assembly Tool (T10301)

Removing

Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber

- Activate the vehicle lift mode and place the vehicle on the lifting platform. Refer to => [ Vehicle Lift Mode ] Description and Operation.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Secure the exhaust system on the subframe, as shown in the figure, using the (T10038) - 1 -.






- Detach the rear part of the exhaust system.

Vehicles with an Air Spring Shock Absorber






- Loosen the threaded connection - arrow - between the air spring shock absorber - 1 - and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

- Remove the bolt.

Vehicles with a Steel Spring Shock Absorber






- Loosen the threaded connection - arrows - between the steel spring shock absorber - 1 - and the coupling rod at the wheel bearing housing.

- Install the block of wood between the subframe - 1 - and the upper rear transverse link - 2 -.






- Press the axle down with a block of wood.

- Remove the bolt.

Continuation for All Vehicles

- Place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the subframe.

- Remove the front bolts - 1 - for the subframe.






- Place the (V.A.G 1383 A) under the subframe.

- Lower the subframe - 1 -.






a maximum 1.57 in

- Pry off the cover - 1 - with a screwdriver for example - arrow -.






Pressing Out the Bonded Rubber Mount

- Mount the tools as illustrated.






1. Thrust piece (T10301/5)

2. Support ring (T10301/4)

3. Tube (T10301/3)

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

5. Nut (T10301/2)

6. Spindle (T10301/1)


The chamfer on the outer diameter of the (T10301/4) must face the subframe.

- Press out the bonded rubber mount.

• Before pressing out, place the (V.A.G 1383 A) with the universal mount under the cylinder since the cylinder may fall down at the end of the pressing out procedure.

• Hold the (VAS 6178) during the pressing-out procedure.

Installation Position

The holes - 1 - must point longitudinal to the direction of travel.






The cutouts - arrow - must point perpendicular to the direction of travel

Pressing in the Bonded Rubber Mount

- Mount the tools as illustrated.






1. Thrust piece (T10301/7)

2. Bonded rubber mount

3. Thrust plate (T10301/6)

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

5. Nut (T10301/2)

6. Spindle (T10301/1)


- Press in the bonded rubber mount until the shoulder is positioned without a gap against the socket of the subframe.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

- Install the subframe using new bolts.

Tightening Specification