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Bonded Rubber Bushings For Sub-Frame, Removing and Installing


Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, removing and installing
Special Tools and equipment





^ VW 408A Press tool





^ 3347 Tube





^ VW 402 Thrust plate





^ 3256 Counterhold

Removing and installing only possible with subframe removed.





Bonded rubber bushing, pressing out





Bonded rubber bushing, pressing in

NOTE:
^ To aid pressing in use light oil
^ Never use grease!