Bonded Rubber Bushing, Pressing In

-- Transfer the mark for the press-in depth from the old bonded rubber bushing to the new one.

-- Apply a thin coat of Installation Lubricant:G 294 421 A1  to the new bonded rubber bushing.

Bonded rubber bushing installation position:

• The notch -1- is on the steering axle and faces inward to the guide link.
  Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position, Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing

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• The arrow -2- points inward to the guide link.

-- Insert the bonded rubber bushing in the guide link. Pay attention to the installation position.

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

1. :VAS6654 
2. :VW412 
3. :VW459/2 
4. Bonded Rubber Bushing
5. Guide Link
6. :3144 
7. :VW402 

-- Press the bonded rubber bushing in the guide link, and do not tilt it.

-- Pay attention to the mark -arrow- for the press-in depth.

-- Check the press-in depth -a- of the bonded rubber bushing in the guide link.

Fig 2: Check Press-In Depth Of Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing Inside The Guide Link

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• Dimension -a- = 23 mm.

-- If the value is not reached, press in the bonded rubber bushing again.