Replacing subframe mounting — AUDI
Replacing subframe mounting on Audi: factory workshop procedure. Full factory text, tools and checks.
Workshop procedure for AUDI — the factory write-up, straight from real workshop data.
📋 Procedure
Special tools and workshop equipment required
3291 Assembly device
3351/1 From puller
3351/4 From puller
3372 Pressing-out tool
3372/1 From pressing-out tool
3372/2 From pressing-out tool
30-205 Thrust plate
Replacement of subframe mountings involves removing subframe
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Extracting bonded rubber bush
Saw off/cut off rubber bead at subframe mounting as far as outer mounting bracket.
Note:
In the event of damage to paint surface at subframe, surface must be protected against corrosion.
Extracting rear bonded rubber bush
Make sure pressing-out tool -3372- is properly positioned and that it cannot tilt.
Extracting bonded rubber bush
All bonded rubber bushes at subframe are extracted using the same special tool.
Preparation for fitting subframe mounting
Fit pressing-out tool -3372- and insert shell halves -3372/2-.
Aligning bonded rubber bush
Bonded rubber bushes are to be aligned using a long square tube or rule.
A = 90° ± 5°
Always use soft jaws when clamping subframe in vice.
Fitting rear bonded rubber bush
Use assembly lubricant G 294 421 A1 when pressing in bonded rubber bushes.
Pull in bush -A- until thrust pad -3372/1- is flush with upper edge of pressing-out tool -3372-.
Lift off pressing-out tool -3372- and shell halves -3372/2-.
Fitting rear bonded rubber bush
Insert shell halves -3372/2- between bridge -3351/4- and subframe.
Press home bush.
In the event of damage to paint surface at subframe, surface must be protected against corrosion.
Fitting front bonded rubber bush
Use assembly lubricant G 294 421 A1 when pressing in bonded rubber bushes.
Insert shell halves -3372/2- in tube -3372-.
Pull in bush -A- until thrust pad -3372/1- is flush with upper edge of pressing-out tool -3372-.
Fitting front bonded rubber bush
Lift pressing-out tool -3372- and take out shell halves -3372/2-.
Replace bridge -3351/4- with thrust pad -3351/1 and then pull in bush as far as it will go.
In the event of damage to paint surface at subframe, surface must be protected against corrosion.
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