Removing and installing bonded rubber bush for guide link (hydraulic bonded rubber bush, 75 mm ∅) — AUDI
Removing and installing bonded rubber bush for guide link (hydraulic bonded rubber bush, 75 mm ∅) on Audi: 12 steps.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015)
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- Mark installation position (arrow) on hydraulic bonded rubber bush (4).
- Hold the guide link when pressing the hydraulic bonded rubber bush in or out.
- Transfer marking for installation position from old hydraulic rubber bush to new bush.
- Make sure hydraulic bonded rubber bush remains straight while pressing in.
- Note marking made before removal (arrow).
📋 Procedure
- Mark installation position (arrow) on hydraulic bonded rubber bush (4).
- Set up special tools as shown in illustration:
- Press hydraulic bonded rubber bush (4) out of guide link (5). [Note: Hold the guide link when pressing the hydraulic bonded rubber bush in or out.]
- Transfer marking for installation position from old hydraulic rubber bush to new bush.
- Lightly lubricate new bush with assembly lubricantElectronic parts catalogue.
- Fit hydraulic bonded rubber bush (4) into guide link (5) (note correct installation position).
- Set up special tools as shown in illustration: [Note: Make sure hydraulic bonded rubber bush remains straight while pressing in.]
- Press hydraulic bonded rubber bush (4) into guide link (5).
- Note marking made before removal (arrow).
- Check installation position (a) of hydraulic bonded rubber bush in guide link.
- If dimension (a) is not attained, press hydraulic bonded rubber bush in further.
- Install guide link .
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