SEAT Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Swinging arm bonded rubber bushes: replacement Consult the equivalence table for tools and equipment according to applicability between Seat / VW / Audi / Skoda → Chapter.

Special tools and workshop equipment required t  pressure tool -T20107- t  pressure tool -U-40451A- t  pressure tool -U-40452A- t  pressure tool -U-40501- The bonded metal-rubber bushes have a limited torsion margin. This is the reason why the screw connection is tightened in the swinging arm of the suspension. The vehicle is standing on its wheels when doing so. General instructions t  Do not use grease on the bonded metal-rubber bearings! Otherwise there is a danger of malfunction. t  To insert the bonded rubber bushes, use lubricant oil → Spare parts catalogue diluted to 1:9 with water. t  The lubricant oil does not contain acids and penetrates the rubber slowly. This leaves a light sticky layer ensuring the position of the bush. t  Current greases and oils usually contain acids and result in a slippery layer. This could damage the rubber, or for vertical suspension movements the entire bush may twist in its allotment rather than just the rubber. –  Removing suspension link → Chapter

Front socket for swinging arm: removing

Pressing in front wishbone bush   Note t  To insert the socket, use acid free oil → Spare parts catalogue → Anchor. t  Never use any other type of grease!

t  The dimensions -a- and -b- must be the same.

Installation position of rear bush in suspension link One of the embossed arrows points between the two markings -arrows A- in the suspension link. The cam -arrow B- must always point to outside of vehicle.

Rear socket of the swinging arm: releasing and inserting   Note t  To insert the socket, use acid free oil → Spare parts catalogue → Anchor. t  Never use any other type of grease!