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Bonded Rubber Bushings For Subframe, Replacing



Bonded rubber bushings for subframe, replacing

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required:





- Thrust plate VW 402
- Punch VW 408 A
- Vibration Damper Bracket 3256
- Guide Bearing Inst. Tool 3347

It is only possible to remove and install bonded rubber bushings with subframe removed, removing subframe Subframe, removing and installing





Pressing out bonded rubber bushing





Pressing in bonded rubber bushing

Note: To press in the bonded rubber bushings use, for example, sliding oil G 294 421 A1