Renewing bonded rubber bushes (rear) for rear final drive (four-wheel drive vehicles) — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D4 (4H, 2010–2017)

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• If the paint on the subframe has been damaged when renewing the bushes, make good the damage with anti-corrosion coating, primer and black topcoat.
• Bores in subframe mountings must be aligned centrally with mounting points on body.

📋 Procedure

1. Remove rear final drive 39.
2. Release and unplug connector (1) from rear left vehicle level sender G76 and rear right vehicle level sender G77.
3. Unclip wiring harness (2) on both sides of subframe (arrow).
4. Remove covers (1) and (2)66.
5. Remove cover (1)66.

6. If fitted, remove stone deflectors (1) to (3).
7. Support subframe with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
8. Remove bolts (1) to (4) securing subframe one after the other and screw in locating pins T40242.
9. Lower subframe approx. 15 cm.
10. Pull subframe (1) forwards approx. 10 cm using tensioning strap T10038.
11. Set up tools on subframe as shown in illustration.
12. Pull bush out of subframe by turning nut3346/3 and counterholding spindle T40185/9.
13. Note installation position of bonded rubber bushes.
14. Arrows on rear side of bonded rubber bush should face vertically upwards or downwards.
15. Set up tools and bonded rubber bush on subframe as shown in illustration.
16. Pull bush into subframe as far as stop by turning nut3346/3 and counterholding spindle T40185/9. [Note: If the paint on the subframe has been damaged when renewing the bushes, make good the damage with anti-corrosion coating, primer and black topcoat.]
17. Bores in subframe mountings must be aligned centrally with mounting points on body.
18. Check and adjust wheel alignment as required, see chart .

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