Repair Left Bonded Rubber Bushings on 2007 New Beetle Convertible Rear Cross-Member
Tab of bonded rubber bushing must settle in recess - arrow A - and point to edge - arrow B - of trailing link.
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Pull in bonded rubber bushing - 1 - into rear axle.
1. Bonded rubber bushing
2. Thrust piece (3416/2)
3. Spindle from assembly device (3301)
4. Nut from assembly device (3301)
5. Thrust bearing from assembly device (3301)
6. Thrust piece (3416/1)
7. Thrust piece (3416/3)
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Before installing rear axle grease kidney-shaped recesses of bonded rubber bushing with assembly paste ( G052150A2).
If rear axle beam is inserted "when dry", noises may occur while driving.
Bolting of mounting bracket to rear axle must only be performed in a spring-contracted state.
Otherwise, the rubber bushing will be stressed resulting in a shortened service life.
CAUTION!
‹› Do not lift or lower vehicle when the engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A) stands below the vehicle.
‹› Do not leave engine/transmission jack (V.A.G 1383 A ) beneath the vehicle any longer than necessary.
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Tighten threaded connection of mounting bracket to rear axle to tightening specification.
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Replace clip - arrow C -.