Golf L4-1.8L Turbo (AWW) (2003)
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Assemble special tool with bonded rubber bushing.
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Install bonded rubber bushing and special tool on rear axle.
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Make sure that the mark aligns with the edge of the trailing arm!
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Install (pull in) bonded rubber bushing by turning spindle.
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Check position of bonded rubber bushing after installing.
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Grease the bonded rubber bushing kidney shaped cavity with assembly paste G 052 150 A2 before installing rear axle.
Further installation of rear axle is performed in reverse order
Tightening torques
Bearing bracket to rear axle ............................................................................................................................................................... 80 Nm (59 ft. lbs.)
Use new nuts and bolts!
Removing and Installing Hydraulic Bonded Rubber Bushing
Removing and installing hydraulic bonded rubber bushing
Since start of production the Jetta has a hydraulic bonded rubber bushing in the rear axle.
From model year 1999 an hydraulic bonded rubber bushing has been introduced to the rear axle in the Golf.
The hydraulic bonded rubber bushing cannot be pressed out and in with current workshop tools.