Removing and installing bonded rubber bush: VW Polo 6R (CLPA, CLSA)

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Polo 6R (2009–2014)

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• Tube T10263/6(1) must be positioned on bonded rubber bush so that outer diameter is able to rest evenly on axle body (arrow).
• The outer ring of the bush shears off when the bonded rubber bush is pulled out. This occurs with a loud bang.
• The bonded rubber bush must be removed from the tube T10356/6 once the bush has been pulled out.
• Mark position of lug on long side of bonded rubber bush (arrow).
• Before pressing in bonded rubber bush, make sure that previously made marking aligns with edge (arrow) of axle body.

🔧 Engine codes this applies to

📋 Procedure

1. Release handbrake.
2. Apply brake pedal depressorV.A.G 1869/2.
3. Raise vehicle to working height.
4. Remove wheels.
5. Pull connector off speed sensor.

6. Unclip wire (1) for speed sensor from brackets (arrows).
7. Unscrew bolts for wheel housing liners (arrows) on both sides.
8. Unbolt coupling rod of rear left vehicle level sender G76 from rear axle (arrow).
9. Disconnect left brake line (arrow A) and remove clip (arrow B).
10. Pull left brake hose (1) out of retainer.
11. Unscrew bolt (arrow) and remove retainer (1) from mounting bracket.
12. Disconnect right brake line (arrow A) and remove clip (arrow B).
13. Pull right brake hose (1) out of axle body.
14. Remove handbrake cables from retainers (arrows).
15. Pull handbrake cables out of guide tubes.
16. Secure rear axle with a strap or similar when lowering and removing.
17. Unscrew bolts (1) for right and left axle beams.
18. Unscrew bolt (1), and remove bracket (2) from axle beam.
19. Remove handbrake cables from retainer (arrow).
20. Pull handbrake cables out of guide tubes.
21. Secure rear axle with a strap or similar when lowering and removing.
22. Unscrew nuts (3).
23. Unscrew bolts (4) for right and left axle beams.
24. Lower rear axle with engine and gearbox jackV.A.G 1383 A.
25. Set up special tools as shown in figure.
26. Take up play in special tools.
27. Tube T10263/6(1) must be positioned on bonded rubber bush so that outer diameter is able to rest evenly on axle body (arrow).
28. Pull out bonded rubber bush by actuating pump. [Note: The outer ring of the bush shears off when the bonded rubber bush is pulled out. This occurs with a loud bang.]
29. The bonded rubber bush must be removed from the tube T10356/6 once the bush has been pulled out.
30. Clamp tube T10356/6 on the intended surfaces in a vice.
31. Insert a screwdriver between tube T10356/6 and bonded rubber bush and lever bush out of tube (arrow). If necessary, apply a drift to bush and drive out with light hammer blows.
32. Bolt new bonded rubber bush with specified special tools.
33. Mark position of lug on long side of bonded rubber bush (arrow).
34. Now bring bonded rubber bush with special tools into position at rear axle.
35. Before pressing in bonded rubber bush, make sure that previously made marking aligns with edge (arrow) of axle body.
36. Press in the bonded rubber bush.
37. Check position of bonded rubber bush after installing.
38. Grease the kidney-shaped cavities on the bonded rubber bush with assembly paste G 052 150 A2 before installing rear axle.
39. Tighten rear axle in unladen position .
40. Bleed brake system Brake systems47Bleeding brake system.
41. Install wheels and tighten bolts or nuts .

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