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Align new guide bearing in rear axle so that:
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Axes (B and C in illustration) are parallel to each other

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Bearing is oriented toward direction of travel (arrow at C in illustration)

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Press guide bearing into rear axle with assembly device.

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Press in bearing until pin (a in illustration) makes contact with metal bearing housing (arrow in illustration).

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Lightly coat entire surface of projecting rubber parts of guide bearing with silicone grease, Part No. G 000 405 A2.

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Carefully raise rear axle using VAG1383A transmission jack and loosely install both mounting bolts in bearing mounts.
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"a" in illustration = Wooden support

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Install brake proportioning valve on bearing mount.

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Connect brake hoses to bracket on both sides.

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Install regulator spring for brake proportioning valve in lever and fasten loosely with hex bolt.

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Remove brake pedal support.

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Bleed brakes.

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