S6 V8-4.2L (BBD) (2004)
Differential Mount: Service and Repair
Bonded Rubber Bushing For Axle Beam (Steel), Replacing
Bonded rubber bushing for axle beam (steel), replacing
Special tools and equipment
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VW402 thrust plate
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3291 installation tool
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3346 installation tool
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3372 pressing out tool
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3354/1 Thrust piece
Bonded rubber bushing can only be removed and installed with axle beam lowered.
Aside from stabilizer bar, no other parts have to be removed from axle beam.
Mark Installation position of bonded rubber bushing on axle beam.
In order that new bonded rubber bushings can be reinstalled in the correct position, installation position of defective bonded rubber bushings must be
marked before they are pulled out.
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Use a screwdriver to pry aluminum washer off of bonded rubber bushing.