Bonded Rubber Bushings For Subframe, Replacing

Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing





Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

^ Engine and transmission jack V.A.G. 1 383 A
^ - 3 - Separating device Kukko 17/1
^ Thrust tube VW441
^ Thrust pad VW447H
^ Torque wrench V.A.G. 1332

Removing





- Remove noise insulation.
- Remove bolts -1 - for subframe.





- By loosening bolts - 2 - lower subframe as far as possible, until bonded rubber bushings are accessible.
- Install separating device on upper half of bushing.





- Pull the upper half out.
- Insert thrust plate VW447H from above.
- Press subframe upward using thrust piece VW441 and engine/transmission jack V.A.G. 1383A until lower half of bushing falls out.

Installing





Installation position of bushing halves
A - Upper bushing half with no shoulder, the ribs face toward body
B - Lower bushing half with a shoulder, the shoulder faces toward bolt heads

Note: Use lubricant to press in the bonded rubber mounting e.g. lubricant G 294 421 At.





- Install mounting halves into subframe.





- Press new mountings in using engine/transmission jack V.A.G. 1383A.
- Reinstall subframe.