SUBFRAME Rear Bonded Rubber Bushing, Replacing: Removing

-- Remove the driveshaft from the rear final drive and tie it up. Refer to the appropriate service information .

-- Disconnect the left and right connector -arrow- from the rear level control system sensor and free up the wire.

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-- Equipped on some models: free up the wires for the Rear Axle Steering Control Module -J1019- and Sway Stabilization Control Module 2 -J1096- on the body.

-- Remove the left and right bolt -arrow-, and free up the bracket -1- with the wires.

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-- Secure the subframe. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .

-- Lower the subframe a total of a maximum of 100 mm.

-- Pry out the anti-twist mechanism -2- in the area of the retaining tabs with a screwdriver from the bonded rubber bushing alternating from side to side.

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-- Pry out the plastic insert -1- from the bonded rubber bushing.

-- Mark the installation position of the bonded rubber bushing on the subframe -arrows-, for example with a felt-tip pen.

-- If necessary, the support -arrow- with the small interior diameter must be removed from the :VAS6178  and the :T10205/13  must be installed for it.

Fig 1: Identifying Support -Arrow- And VAS 6178

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-- Arrange the special tools as shown.

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1. :T10205/8-1 
2. :VAS6178 
3. :T40328/3 
4. :T40328/1 
5. :T40373/1  . The conical side must face upward and the ribs must fit into the openings in the rubber bonded bushing
6. :T40328/10 
7. :T10205/8-2