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Front Subframe Mount: Service and Repair






Subframe Bonded Rubber Bushings

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 ] Subframe.

Pressing Out Bonded Rubber Bushing





Pressing In Bonded Rubber Bushing





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