AUDI A4 2000 B5 / 1.G Suspension Subframe Remove And Install User Guide

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Subframe bushings, replacing


Removing bonded rubber mounts
Note:
If the paint on the surface of the subframe is damaged, carry out corrosion
protection measures. - Saw or cut off rubber bead on subframe up to outer mounting bushing.

Pulling out rear bonded rubber mounts
- Make sure that 3372 installation device is properly positioned and
cannot tilt.
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Pulling out bonded rubber mounts
All of the bonded rubber subframe mounts are pulled out using the same
tool.

Assembly preparations for pulling in subframe bonded rubber
mounts
- Install installation device and insert 3372/2 thrust pieces.
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Aligning bonded rubber mounts
Angle -A-: 90 + 5
Note:
Always use protective jaws when clamping the subframe in a vise.
Bonded rubber mounts must be aligned using a long rectangular tube
or a straight-edge.

Pulling in rear bonded rubber mounts
- Use G 294 421 A1 lubricating oil when pulling in bonded rubber
mounts.
- Pull in mount -A- until 3372/1 thrust piece aligns with upper edge of
3372 installation device.
- Remove 3372 installation device and 3372/2 thrust pieces upward.
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Pulling in rear bonded rubber mounts
Note:
If the paint on the surface of the subframe is damaged, carry out corrosion
protection measures. - Install 3372/2 thrust pieces between 3351/4 bridge and subframe.
- Pull bonded rubber mount in up to stop.

Pulling in front bonded rubber mount
- Use G 294 421 A1 lubricating oil when pulling in bonded rubber
mounts.
- Install 3372/2 thrust pieces into 3372 installation device.
- Pull in bushing -A- until 3372/1 press tool is flush with upper edge of
3372 installation device.
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Pulling in front bonded rubber mounts
Note:
If the paint on the surface of the subframe is damaged, carry out corrosion
protection measures. - Lift 3372 installation device and remove 3372/2 thrust pieces.
- Replace 3351/4 bridge with 3351/1 thrust piece and then pull bonded
rubber mount in up to stop.
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