Renewing bonded rubber bush for lower suspension link — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform codes S1, 2H

• Special tools named: 3346

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• In order to achieve more precise flush-mounting at the end of the pressing-in process, the removal tube3014 can be used as shown in the preceding illustration.
• When doing this work, always make sure that the tools and components are in the correct position and, if necessary, use a second mechanic.Remove rubber edge (arrow) before pressing out bush.
• The additional thrust plates (VW 402) are used for height compensation during the pressing-in process so that the suspension link does not become slanted.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove lower suspension link.
2. Place component and tools in position as shown in illustration.
3. Press out bush together with tube (VW 415 A).
4. Place component and tools in position as shown in illustration.
5. Push in bush together with (VW 415 A) until it is flush. [Note: In order to achieve more precise flush-mounting at the end of the pressing-in process, the removal tube3014 can be used as shown in the preceding illustration.]

6. Install lower suspension link.
7. Remove lower suspension link. [Note: When doing this work, always make sure that the tools and components are in the correct position and, if necessary, use a second mechanic.Remove rubber edge (arrow) before pressing out bush.]
8. Place component and tools in position as shown in illustration.
9. Use press tool VW 408 to press out bush.
10. Place component and tools in position as shown in illustration.
11. Place bush in assembly tool 3346/1.
12. Use press tool VW 410 and thrust washer VW 447 to force the lower suspension link on over the bush. [Note: The additional thrust plates (VW 402) are used for height compensation during the pressing-in process so that the suspension link does not become slanted.]
13. Install lower suspension link.

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