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Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, Front






Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushing, Front

Removing

- Attach supporting ring (T10301/8) so that narrow side - arrow - faces subframe.





Supporting ring (T10301/8) must be able to be attached easily and must not be tilted.

- Install tools as shown in the illustration.





1. Press piece (T10301/5)

2. Support ring (T10301/8)

3. Tube (T10301/3)

4. Spacer (T10301/9)

5. Hydraulic press (VAS 6178) with pressure head (T10205/13)

6. Nut (T10301/2)

7. Spindle (T10301/1)

- Press out bonded rubber bushing.

CAUTION!
Secure hydraulic cylinder (VAS 6178) while pressing out.

Installation position

One of the arrows - 1 - must point in direction of travel





Installing

- Attach thrust piece (T10301/10) with open side to subframe.





CAUTION!
When pressing in bonded rubber bushing, make sure that thrust piece (T10301/10) is in correct position to prevent subframe from damage.

- Install tools as shown in the illustration.





1. Press piece (T10301/7)

2. Bonded rubber bushing

3. Thrust pad (T10301/10)

4. Spacer (T10301/11)

5. Hydraulic press (VAS 6178) with pressure head (T10205/13)

6. Nut (T10301/2)

7. Spindle (T10301/1)

- Press in bonded rubber bushing until shoulder lies gap free at subframe sleeve.

- Mount subframe to body. Refer to --> [ Mount subframe on body and remove (second mechanic required). ] Subframe Servicing.