Rear Cross-Member Bushing: Service and Repair

Bushing rear sub-frame, replacing










Note! Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

New design of the bushing




This replacement method applies to new designs of the bushing. The figure illustrates the new design.
See Bushing rear sub-frame, replacing Service and Repair for the replacement method for the early design.

Removal





Remove:
- the rear wheels
- the bracket between the filler pipe and the washer on the right-hand side
- the screws in the bracket under the exhaust pipe.
Position a lifting table under the sub-frame.
Apply the lifting table so that the load is taken off the sub-frame screws.
Remove the 2 x rear screws.
Carefully lower the sub-frame approximately 70 mm.





Remove the washer from the bushing. Use a large screwdriver.




If the washer is difficult to remove, use 999 2709 SLEDGE 999 2709 Sledge together with a socket has an outside diameter of 27 mm.

Removing the bushing




Press out the bushing

Use special tool:
- 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder together with 951 2566 Hydraulic pump 951 2566 Hydraulic Pump
- 999 7243 Socket 999 7243 Socket
- 999 7049 Sleeve 999 7049 Sleeve
- 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12
- 999 7037 Connecting rod M14X400 999 7037 Connecting Rod M14X400

Installation






Note! Align the bushing in relation to the sub-frame as illustrated.

Press in the bushing.

Use special tool:
- 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder together with 951 2566 Hydraulic pump 951 2566 Hydraulic Pump
- 999 7244 Counterhold 999 7244 Counterhold
- 999 7243 Socket 999 7243 Socket
- 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12
- 999 7037 Connecting rod M14X400 999 7037 Connecting Rod M14X400






Note! The cutout on the washer (see arrow), should be directed forward to be seated correctly for the filler pipe support.

Use 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder together with 951 2566 Hydraulic pump 951 2566 Hydraulic Pump





Press the washer in position.

Use special tool:
- 999 7244 Counterhold 999 7244 Counterhold must be turned with the flat side against the bushing
- 999 7097 Drift 999 7097 Drift must be turned with the flat side against the washer
- 999 7054 Adapter incl. 2x MC6C M6X12 999 7054 Adapter Incl. 2x MC6C M6X12
- 951 2923 Hydraulic hole cylinder 951 2923 Hydraulic Hole Cylinder together with 951 2566 Hydraulic pump 951 2566 Hydraulic Pump
- 999 7037 Connecting rod M14X400 999 7037 Connecting Rod M14X400





Carefully raise the vehicle's rear suspension.

Warning! Always ensure that the vehicle rests on the lift's lift arms when working with the lifting table.

Install:
- the screws for the sub-frame, 2 pc. Tighten, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Specifications
- the bracket for the filler pipe
- the 2 x M8 screws in the bracket under the exhaust pipe.
Remove the lifting table.

Install the rear wheels. See Installing wheels Service and Repair.