Vauxhall Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Replace rear axle damping bushings

Note:   The rear axle damping bushings must only be replaced in pairs!

  Remove

2.   Remove 2x bracket •   Unscrew 2x bolt (1)

3.   Detach plastic ring (1) Note:   For the sake of clarity, the illustration shows the component with the damping bushing removed!

4.   Attach MKM-6615-52 (2) to the rear axle damping bushing (1) •   Tighten bolt (3) by hand Note:   For a better depiction, the illustration is a sectional view!

5.   MKM-6615-12 (4) and MKM-6615-51 (3) hydraulic feed rod MKM-6615-10 comprising: MKM-6615-11 (5) MKM-6615-12 (4) MKM-6615-13 (1) - attach to rear axle (arrow) Important:   Be sure that the nut housed in MKM-6615-13 (1) is properly fitted! 6.   Guide the hydraulic feed rod together with MKM-6615-51 (3) from the outside through the damping bushing and MKM-6615-52 (2) •   Tighten the tool attachment with MKM-6615-13 (1) •   Connect hand pump MKM-6616 with MKM-6615-11 (5) – Connect MKM-6616 with pressure connection (7) Note:   The arrow in the lower illustration indicates the direction of extraction! Note:   For a better depiction, the upper illustration is a sectional view. Important:   Watch for any excessive increase in pressure. Check the installation position. Maximum load 7 t! 7.   Press out the bushing 8.   Remove MKM-6615-52 (2) with bushing •   Unscrew MKM-6615-13 (1) – Remove bolt from MKM-6615-52

  Install

9.   Position new damping bushing •   Remove plastic ring before installation •   Coat damping bushing with silicone grease •   Attach MKM-6615-54 to damping bushing •   Attach damping bushing together with MKM-6615-54 to rear axle from inside •   Align the groove (2) of MKM-6615-54 so that it is horizontal to the bottom edge of the dot (1)

10.   Guide the hydraulic feed rod MKM-6615-11 (5) together with MKM-6615-12 (4) and MKM-6615-53 (3) from the outside through the damping bushing (6) and MKM-6615-54 (2) •   Tighten the nut housed in MKM-6615-13 (1) 11.   Connect hand pump MKM-6616 with MKM-6615-11 (5) •   Connect MKM-6616 with pressure connection (7) Note:   For a better depiction, the upper illustration is a sectional view. Note:   The arrow in the lower illustration depicts the direction of installation!