Vanagon F4-1915cc 1.9L (Water Cooled) (1983)
Control Arm Bushing: Technical Service Bulletins
Upper Control Arm Bushings - Checking
GROUP
40
NUMBER
88-01
May 31, 1988
MODEL(S):
Vanagon, all m.y.
SUBJECT:
Upper control arm bushings, checking
An insufficient seal at the outer ends of the upper control arm bushings can cause premature wear to the bushings. Visually inspect the bushings as
follows to determine if replacement is necessary.
Note
When checking the bushings, both front wheels must be on the ground.
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Bolt head or nut/washer must be positioned in center of bonded rubber bushing.
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If bolt head or nut/washer comes in contact with supporting ring (arrow), wear limit has been reached and bushing must be replaced.