Replacing bonded rubber bushes for subframe (steel): Audi A6 C5

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A6 C5 (4B)

Don't miss

• Use a felt-tip pen for example to mark the installation position of the aluminium shim.
• Use a felt-tip pen for example to mark the semi-circular recess (arrow) on the subframe.
• Attention must therefore be paid to the correct assignment and installation position when fitting.
• The bonded rubber bush must be inserted such that the recess (arrow) is facing the mark previously made at the subframe.

📋 Procedure

1. Use a felt-tip pen for example to mark the installation position of the aluminium shim.
2. Use a screwdriver to prise the aluminium shim off the bonded rubber bush.
3. Use a felt-tip pen for example to mark the semi-circular recess (arrow) on the subframe.
4. Attach tools as shown in illustration.
5. Pull out bonded rubber bush by turning spindle. [Note: Attention must therefore be paid to the correct assignment and installation position when fitting.]

6. The bonded rubber bush must be inserted such that the recess (arrow) is facing the mark previously made at the subframe.
7. Then fit the bonded rubber bush and the special tools in position.
8. Insert the bonded rubber bush until the chamfer (arrows) is located in front of the subframe mounting hole.
9. Now check that the chamfer of the outer ring is positioned evenly. Correct installation position again if necessary.
10. Then slowly finish fitting the bonded rubber bush. A second mechanic is required to guide the tools and the bonded rubber bush during the fitting process.

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