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Renewing bonded rubber bushes (rear) for subframe - Audi S1 — AUDI

Renewing bonded rubber bushes (rear) for subframe - Audi S1 on Audi: 17 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.

Workshop procedure for AUDI — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.

17 steps

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A1 (8X, 2010–2018)

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  • For clarity, illustration only shows right side of vehicle.
  • Mark installation position of bonded rubber bush in relation to subframe (1) using a felt-tip pen or similar.
  • Make marking (1) on subframe centrally in relation to cut-out in bonded rubber bush.
  • Mark line (1) on vertical ridge of bonded rubber bush, as shown in illustration.
  • Press in bonded rubber bush by actuating pump until collar is flush with subframe. Ensure that the bonded rubber bush remains straight during the first stage of installation, otherwise the outer ring may be damaged.

📋 Procedure

  1. Remove wheels .
  2. Remove springs .
  3. Remove rear silencer 26Exhaust pipes/silencers; Exploded view - silencers.
  4. ⚠ The vehicle could slip off the lifting platform - risk of accident!For the following procedure, the vehicle must be secured to the support arms of the lifting platform on both sides. — Use tensioning straps T10038(1) to strap vehicle to support arms of lifting platform on both sides.
  5. Position engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931(item 1) under subframe and secure with tensioning strap.
AUDI? Steps differ between engine variants — check this job against your exact car before you commit to it. Check my car — free →
  1. Remove rear hexagon bolts (1) on both sides. [Note: For clarity, illustration only shows right side of vehicle.]
  2. Lower subframe approx. 40 mm with engine and gearbox jackVAS 6931.
  3. Prise locating element (1) off bonded rubber bush in area of retaining lugs.
  4. Mark installation position of bonded rubber bush in relation to subframe (1) using a felt-tip pen or similar.
  5. Make marking (1) on subframe centrally in relation to cut-out in bonded rubber bush.
  6. Apply tools as shown in illustration.
  7. Take up play in special tools.
  8. Press out bonded rubber bush. [Note: The collar on the outer ring of the bonded rubber bush will shear off with a loud bang when the bush is removed.After it has been pulled out, the bonded rubber bush must be removed from the tube T10356/2 with light blows from a hammer.]
  9. Mark line (1) on vertical ridge of bonded rubber bush, as shown in illustration.
  10. Set up special tools with bonded rubber bush on subframe as shown in illustration.
  11. Check position of bonded rubber bush, align as required and take up play in special tools with bonded rubber bush.
  12. Press in bonded rubber bush by actuating pump until collar is flush with subframe. Ensure that the bonded rubber bush remains straight during the first stage of installation, otherwise the outer ring may be damaged.

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Workshop data on this page last updated 20 Sep 2026.