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Installing
Installing
Use only “conventional” bonded rubber bushes when installing.
   
Face of bonded rubber bush is provided with markings -1-.
These must align with the edge -arrow- of the trailing arm -2-.
–  Identify position of markings -1- on outer circumference of bonded rubber bush.
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The illustration shows the set-up for installing the bush on the left side of the rear axle.
–  Now bring bonded rubber bush with special tools into position at rear axle.
1 - Counterhold -VAS 6180/8-
2 - Thrust piece (nominal diameter 12 mm) -VAS 6180/7-
3 - Extension (short) -VAS 6180/6-
4 - Cylinder attachment with pull rods -VAS 6180/1-
5 - Engine and gearbox jack -V.A.G 1383 A-
6 - Hydraulic press -VAS 6178-
7 - Bonded rubber bush
8 - Axle beam
  Note!
“Top” marking on counterhold -VAS 6180/8- must face outer left side of vehicle when pressing in left bonded rubber bush, and outer right side of vehicle when pressing in right bush.
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–  Before pressing in the bonded rubber bush, make sure that the previously made marking -arrow A- is aligned with the edge of the trailing arm -arrow B-.
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–  Press in bonded rubber bush only up to the point where gap a = 0.2 mm remains -arrow-. This prevents the collar from shearing off during installation.
–  Measure gap -arrow- with feeler gauge -A-.
–  Check position of bonded rubber bush after installing.
–  Before installing rear axle in mounting brackets, grease kidney-shaped cavities of bonded rubber bushes with assembly paste G 052 150 A2.
Noises can occur when the vehicle is driven if the rear axle is installed “dry”.
Further installation of rear axle is carried out in reverse sequence.
–  Fit and secure wheels → Chapter.
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