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Bonded Rubber Bushings For Sub-Frame, Removing and Installing


Bonded rubber bushings for sub-frame, removing and installing
Special tools and equipment





^ VW 408 A Press tool





^ 3347 Tube

Special tools and equipment





^ VW 402 Thrust plate





^ 3256 Counterhold

Removing and installing is only possible when sub-frame is removed, removing sub-frame, Refer to Subframe, Removing and Installing.





Pressing out bonded rubber bushing





Pressing in bonded rubber bushing

Use lubricant to press in the bonded rubber bushing e.g. lubricant G 294 421 A1
Never use grease!